Lynnfield Obituaries

Korean War Air Force Veteran

Published April 7, 2021

CONWAY, N.H. — Arthur R. DeRosa, 90, of Center Conway, New Hampshire, formerly of Lynnfield, died on Saturday, April 3 at his residence in Center Conway surrounded by family.

Born in Everett on December 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Angelo A. and…

Worked for Potter Drug, enjoyed vacationing on Marco Island 

Published April 7, 2021

WAKEFIELD — Lorraine A. Donovan, 93, of Wakefield, formerly of Lynnfield and Stoneham, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Brightview Senior Living in Wakefield.

Born in Medford on May 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian…

Worked in footwear industry, loved her family

Published March 31, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Donna (St. Pierre) Sheehan, 67, of Lynnfield, died on Saturday, March, 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a year-and-a-half long battle with ALS.

Donna was born on June 5, 1953 in Salem, Massachusetts, and was the daughter of…

Enjoyed target shooting and sports cars

Published March 17, 2021

HAVERHILL — Richard Giarrusso Sr., 85, of Haverhill and formerly of Sandown, New Hampshire, passed away on March 6, 2021 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.

He was born in Lynn on April 10, 1935, and was the son of the late Michael and…

Registered nurse known for her compassion

Published February 17, 2021

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME — Lorraine Ann Dolbeare, (Gerry) 88, of Kennebunkport, ME passed away peacefully on Feb 7, 2021 surrounded by loving family.

Born in Winchester to Frederick and Josephine Gerry on March 8, 1932, and graduating from Wakefield High School in 1950, Lorraine fulfilled her…

Loved her family and making friends

Published February 17, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Victoria E. (Lund) Simoneau, 81, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 10 while surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 19, 1939 to the late Victor and Elizabeth (Wilson) Lund. Vickie was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate…

Published February 17, 2021

Korean War veteran, town assessor

MILTON, Ga. — Peter Pesa, 85 of Milton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2021, with his wife and daughter at his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Peter grew up in Revere and moved to Lynnfield, where he raised his family. Upon his…

U.S. Navy veteran, published author

Published February 17, 2021

NORTH READING — Paul  Douglas “Doug” Anderson, Ph.D, 87, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his family. 

He served from 1951 to 1959 in the U.S. Navy as a Marine Medic. Doug retired after 49 years as…

Architect, volunteered for many community organizations

Published February 17, 2021

SALEM, N.H. — Allen M. Lieb, 76, of Salem, New Hampshire, formerly of Lynnfield and West Peabody, died on Jan. 27, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, due to complications of COVID-19.

He was the loving and devoted husband to Georgann Finberg Lieb of 33 years. He…

U.S. Navy veteran worked for New England Telephone Company

Published February 10, 2021

 LYNNFIELD — Funeral services were held privately due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for Americo A. “Rick” Galante, 94, also affectionately known as “Granddad” to both family and friends.

Rick died on Thursday, January 28, 2020 at the MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose…

Cherished her family, worked in funeral and legal business 

Published February 3, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Patricia A. Melendy (née Welsh), 79, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in the peaceful surroundings of her home with her loving and caring family at her side.

Patricia was a breast cancer survivor and lived courageously with bone…

Dedicated family man worked in produce business

Published January 27, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Joseph Piazza, 86, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2021.

Joe was born in Boston to Lawrence P. Piazza and Anna Boudris in 1935. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1954, and went on to graduate with distinction from…