Lynnfield Obituaries

Worked in the Everett school system

Published July 15, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Ida Helen Corriere, 92, of Lynnfield, formerly of Everett, died peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Everett on August 11, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maria (Falcucci) Dieso.…

Active in the Lynnfield community, enjoyed Cape shopping

Published July 8, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Janice A. (Russell) McCarthy, 86, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 in her home with her family after a courageous bout with cancer.

Born in Dracut in 1934 to Samuel and Hilda Russell, she attended Dracut Public schools…

A source of great strength and comfort to his family

Published July 8, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Michael Thomas Bruni, 72, passed away on June 27, 2020 after a valiant, lifelong struggle with physical disabilities.

Michael was the son of Louis J. Bruni (deceased) and Lillian Bodnaruk Bruni of Revere and Lynnfield. He leaves behind his siblings…

Active in town, avid reader

Published June 24, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Celeste (Dubord) Devaney, 98, a longtime resident of Lynnfield and West Peabody, and a recent resident of Portsmouth, R.I., passed away on June 20, 2020.

She was an active member of Lynnfield’s oldest book group for nearly 50 years, served on the Lynnfield Historical…

Worked at Lynnfield High School, enjoyed gardening and shopping

Published June 24, 2020

DOVER, N.H. — Dorothea Murial (Marchant) McIntire, 72, of Dover, New Hampshire, passed away on June 9, 2020 at Frisbee Memorial Hospital.

She was born on June 30, 1947 in Boston, and was the daughter of the late Vincent and Murial (Roy)…

Accomplished singer and performer

Published June 24, 2020

NORTH READING — Louis Bertolami, 85, of North Reading and Naples, Florida, formerly of Lynnfield, died at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Malden on May 15, 1935, he was the son of Salvatore and Mary (LaSpina) Bertolami.…

U.S. Army veteran served in the Vietnam War

Published June 17, 2020

LYNNFIELD — John R. Weideman, 79, of Lynnfield, beloved husband of 51 years to Alice (Serwatka) Weideman and the son of the late Clarence and Elin (Granquist) Weideman, died on June 11, 2020 after a brief illness.

Born in Lynn, and he was…

Pioneer in the field of adaptive reuse of mill buildings and factories

Published June 17, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Philip Stephen Singleton (Chummy), 81, died on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home in Lynnfield. He was surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones, listening to Irish music and resting comfortably.

He was born in 1939…

Enjoyed summers at Moody Beach in Maine

Published June 17, 2020

DANVERS — Rita L. (Morella) Sharrio, 88,  died at Hathorne Hill in Danvers, on June 12, 2020. Rita was born in East Boston on March 15, 1932 to the late Anthony and Laura (Castagna) Morella. She was raised in East Boston and graduated from…

General manager of Douglas Insurance Agency

Published June 10, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Michael Richard Douglas, 57, a longtime Wakefield resident, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at The Massachusetts General Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Michael was raised in Lynnfield and was a graduate of Lynnfield High School and Merrimack College.

Michael was the…

Adventures in the old, white station wagon

Published June 3, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Gladys M. Carter (MacDougall) of Lynnfield and Barrington, New Hampshire, formerly of Marco Island, Florida, passed away on May 23, 2020 of complications of the COVID-19 virus.

Gladys was the daughter of Loney and Bertha (Kempton) MacDougall and the sister of Dorothy…

The Singing Godfather was beloved teacher, a coach and sports fan

Published June 3, 2020

LYNNFIELD — William G. Faria, 87, of Lynnfield and formerly from the North End of Boston and Revere, died at his home on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Born in Boston, Mass., on August 14, 1932, he was the son of…