Lynnfield Obituaries

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…

Former teacher, technical writer, website designer

Published January 20, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Karin S. Hellmer, or “Kory” to most who knew her, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021.

She was born on Jan. 16, 1943 to the late Greta and Carl M. Hellmer.

She spent her childhood in Lynnfield, where she was active in the…

Associate VP with engineering firm; college professor

Published January 20, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Leonard “Leo” Marino, 66, of Lynnfield passed away on Jan. 7, 2021 with his family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Linda (Marshall). He was the loving father of Anthony, Christopher, Andrea and Victoria Marino. He was the adored…

Former GE plant manager

Published January 13, 2021

LYNNFIELD — William J. Simoneau Jr., 80, of Lynnfield passed away on Monday Jan. 4, 2021 after contracting COVID-19.

He was born in Lynn on March 5, 1940 to the late William and Blanche (Grue) Simoneau.

William moved to Lynnfield at the age of eight, and was…

Director of Human Resources for New England Telephone Co.

Published January 13, 2021

LYNNFIELD —Marjorie E. Cusick, 97, of Lynnfield, formerly of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2020 at the Brightview Assisted Living Center in Wakefield.

Marjorie was born in Peabody on Aug. 9, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Francis…

Veteran was top sales supervisor, gas station owner

Published January 13, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Ronald J. Clancy, 78, died peacefully on Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021, with his wife, of 49 years, Nancy, by his side.

Born on May 6, 1942, Ron was the son of the late George and Alice (Creamer) Clancy of Dorchester…

Published in the January 6, 2021 edition.

LYNNFIELD — Lifelong South Lynnfield resident Dick Weeks passed away on the evening of Dec. 21, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1929.

Dick was known for his many accomplishments as a local athlete, particularly in ice hockey and road running. Dick was also a Korean War…

Published in the January 6, 2021 edition.

LYNNFIELD — Lillian Bruni, 97, passed on to eternal life on Dec. 2, 2020.

Lillian was the last of her generation and the beloved matriarch of her large, tight-knit family. She is joined in Heaven by her husband Louis J. Bruni; her son Michael T. Bruni; her cherished…

Radar engineer loved his family, music and road trips

Published December 9, 2020

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

Roland made Massachusetts his home base…