Lynnfield Obituaries

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…

Member of Lynnfield Historical Society

Published December 2, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Linda E. Thompson, 72, of Lynnfield, formerly of Franklin and Millis, transitioned into heavenly peace on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at North Shore Medical Center after bravely fighting many illnesses throughout her life.

Born in Boston on Sept. 13, 1948, she was the daughter…

Worked as a teacher in Germany; co-founded Karl’s Sausage Kitchen

Published December 2, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Regina Engel, 93, formerly of Lynnfield, Middleton and Naples, Fla., died on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Regina was the beloved wife of the late Karl Engel, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She…

‘The Candy Lady’ loved her family, giving back

Published November 25, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Lorraine Mary (D’Angelo) Vitagliano, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

Lorraine was born in Melrose and grew up in Everett. She attended Everett High School, where she was active in many social…

Engineer, role model of life well lived

Published October 28, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Michael Charles Klapes passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 after a brief but valiant battle with complications of COVID-19, three months shy of his 100th birthday.

Mike was born Jan. 23, 1921 in Wakefield to Charles and Aphrodite Klapes, both of whom had…