Lynnfield Obituaries

Quiet demeanor belied her sharp wit

Published December 11, 2019

YORK, Maine — Deborah J. Cantwell, 63, of Wellington Avenue, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at her beloved beach house in York Beach, Maine surrounded by family and friends.

She was born March 13, 1956 in Medford to the late Bernard P. and…

Enjoyed sumptuous Sunday dinners

Published December 11, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Lois Arlene Christopher, 92, passed away peacefully joining her beloved husband, Earl, in eternal life on December 8, 2019. She was born on May 3, 1927 in Tisbury to the late Laura (Hinckley) and Howard Powell, and was the granddaughter of Hebert N. and May Hinckley…

U.S. Army veteran, active supporter of the Masons

Published December 4, 2019

MELROSE — William J. Dias, 81, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Cambridge on November 24, 1938, William was one of six children of the late Edward J. Dias…

U.S. Navy veteran served in World War II

Published November 27, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Chester Eliot Nightingale, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at the Sawtelle Hospice House with his wife of 63 years, Peggy Golding Nightingale, at his side.

Chet was born in Boston, and was the youngest son of Professor W.E. Nightingale and…

U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II

Published November 20, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Francis A. Sousa, 95, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died on Veterans’ Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 22, 1923, he was the son of the late Francis M. and Lillian (Faucon) Sousa.…

Enjoyed family nights on a weekly basis

Published November 13, 2019

BEVERLY — Edward A. “Eddie” Urkiewicz, 61, of Beverly, died on Sept. 8, 2019.

The Urkiewicz family, along with their extended family, announces with great sadness the loss of their beloved son, brother, and uncle, Eddie Urkiewicz, a resident of Beverly. He was born…

Beloved mentor to many Lynnfield students

Published November 13, 2019

PEABODY — Michele M. (Donovan) Annino 75, the beloved wife of Charles W. Annino, died on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alpheus and Mildred (McElaney) Donovan. She was…

Former Lynnfield Police Officer

Published October 30, 2019

PEABODY — Arthur R. Munroe, 80, of Peabody, formerly of North Reading and Lynnfield, died on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Lynn on September 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Angus and Adeline (Murphy) Munroe.

Mr. Munroe was a graduate of…

World War II veteran worked for GE

Published October 30, 2019

MURRIETA, Calif. — Vincent (Jim) Comunale, 97, of Murrieta, California, formerly of Lynnfield and Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Oct. 19, 2019.

Jim was born in Boston on Sept. 15, 1922 to parents Joseph and Antoinette Comunale. Jim was…

U.S. Army Signal Corps veteran served in World War II

Published October 23, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Richard H. Thorngren, 95, of Lynnfield, died on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 after a period of declining health.  

Richard was born Nov. 10, 1923 in Whitinsville and was the only child of Henry and Gerda (Erickson) Thorngren. The family…

Avid bridge player and golfer, traveled extensively

Published October 9, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Helen Mary James, 100, of Lynnfield, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Peabody on Aug. 20, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Nellie (Dowd) Peterson.

Mrs. James was raised in…

Avid sailor who also held a pilot’s license

Published October 9, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Miriam Ann Shafner, 75, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Merrimac on March 11, 1944, she was raised on the Sargent Farm dairy farm by her late parents,…