Lynnfield Obituaries

Distinguished career at United Shoe Machinery

Published May 27, 2020

LYNNFIELD — John A. Meuse, 86, of Lynnfield and Falmouth, died suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was the husband of Barbara Gallagher Meuse, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage.

Born in Everett, John was the son of the late Eugene…

Lifelong private pilot and flight instructor

Published May 27, 2020

GROTON — John Davidson Malcolm Jr., 86, formally of Lynnfield for 53 years and a beloved resident of RiverCourt Residences in Groton, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

He was the son of the late John D. Malcolm Sr. and Helen (Johnstone) Malcolm.

John…

Talented artist, enjoyed traveling

Published May 27, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Rita McCarty Piazza, 84, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully at her home on May 22, 2020.

Rita was born in Arlington on Nov. 28, 1935 to Gertrude M. Leahy and Eugene McCarty. Rita graduated from Arlington High School and The School of Practical Art in…

Enjoyed golf, cooking and spending time at the beach

Published May 20, 2020

LYNNFIELD — James S. “Jim” Frontero, 84, of Lynnfield, and Naples, Florida, passed away on May 7, 2020.

Jim was the son of the late John and Bettina (Sutera) Frontero. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette (Tempesta) Frontero…

Former owner of SM Realty

Published May 20, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Sandra Lee (Gopen) Motzkin, 75, of Lynnfield died at her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after a hard fought battle with brain cancer.

Born in Malden on August 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Alma (Lawson) Gopen.

Sandra…

Enjoyed summers aboard ‘Indulgence’

Published May 6, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Rita Ann Hagar (Sisk), 82, of Lynnfield died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her residence in Lynnfield.

Rita was born in Somerville on Oct. 4, 1937, and was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (FeFurquart) Sisk.

Rita was an avid boater. She and…

Never missed sporting events, school plays or graduations

Published May 6, 2020

PEABODY — Virginia Alice “Ginny” Snow, 94, passed away at the Rosewood Nursing Home in Peabody on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Virginia lived at Rosewood for the past four years, where she welcomed a constant stream of visitors; forged deep friendships with fellow…

U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Published May 6, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Frank M. Campinell Jr. (Campi), 87, of Wakefield, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Winchester Hospital due to complications of COVID-19.

Born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Dec. 11, 1932, he was the son of Frank M. and Frances A. (Guglielmo) Campinell.

Mr. Campinell had…

Matriarch of family, loved baking 

Published May 6, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Carmela “Millie” LaConte passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Woburn Nursing Center.

Born in Boston’s West End on May 29, 1918, Millie was the daughter of Rocco and Giuseppina Montecalvo Cipriano. Her family later moved to Malden, where she was educated…

Avid sportsman, generous friend

Published May 6, 2020

NAHANT — Alexander Peter Lesburt, 49, of Nahant, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2020.

He was the son of Marylu Nichols and her husband Wil of Jamestown, North Carolina; and Henry Lesburt and his wife Jeannine of Pompano Beach, Florida.

Alex attended Swampscott High School and…

Loved traveling to visit her grandchildren

Published April 29, 2020

WOBURN — Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Silk, 83, passed away at Care One Nursing Home in Wilmington from complications due to coronavirus on Friday, April 17, 2020.

Bobbie was born in Cambridge on July 8, 1936 to the late Thomas and Annie Bakey of Somerville. She…

Passions included photography, the arts and music

Published April 29, 2020

HAMPTON, N.H. — Jane Ellen Laier, 60, originally of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020 after a long illness.

A New Year’s baby, Jane was born on January 1, 1960. She was a daughter of the late Carl and Jean (Furbush) Laier…