Lynnfield Obituaries

Proud Vietnam War veteran worked as a letter carrier

Published June 23, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Roy A. “Ronny” Gerstel Jr., 67, a resident of Lynnfield and formerly of East Weymouth and Halifax, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in Lynnfield.

Ronny was born in Weymouth on February 26…

Devoted husband and father who served during the Korean conflict

Published June 23, 2021

ORMAND BEACH, Fla. — Roland W. Michaud, 89, a pioneering radar engineer during the Cold War and a devoted husband and father of seven, died on Nov. 6, 2020 at his second home in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Roland made Massachusetts his home…

Loved spending time with family

Published June 23, 2021

MELROSE — Teresa A. (Gilmartin) Leary, 94, passed away on June 13, 2021.

Teresa was born in Melrose on April 23, 1927 to the late John and Delia (Gill) Gilmartin. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School and St. Mary’s High School…

Known for her outgoing personality and warm infectious smile

Published June 16, 2021

MEREDITH, N.H. — Hasmig “Meg” Gulezian, 94, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away from complications resulting from a fall on Tuesday June 8, 2021, at Concord Hospital-Laconia.

Meg was born on July 29, 1926 in Boston. She and her husband, Barkey, owned Lynnfield…

Avid golfer lived a full and successful life with his family and friends

Published June 9, 2021

NAPLES, Fla. — Richard (Dick) Shea, 84, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Melrose and Osterville, Massachusetts, passed away on May 26, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family, due to complications with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dick is survived by his…

Known for her sense of humor and rapier wit

Published June 2, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Gloria F. Hennessey, nee Hathaway, 79, a nearly 60-year resident of Lynnfield passed away quietly at her home on May 19, 2021.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of Worton B. and Eileen F. Hathaway and was Worton M. Hathaway’s…

A loving mother, grandmother and loyal friend who always saw the good in people

Published May 19, 2021

MELROSE — Barbara (Butler) Stone, 87, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J.W. Stone, with whom she…

Decorated WWII veteran, physicist for Army Nuclear Weapons Dept.

Published May 12, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Leonard P. Grady, 94, of Lynnfield, died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Brudnick Center in Peabody.

He was born in Somerville on September 1, 1926 and was the son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Brignoli) Grady.

Leonard…