Lynnfield Obituaries

Had a love of sports

Published August 28, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Robert Carl Colucci, 62, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away on Aug. 23, 2019 following complications from surgery.

Born at Lynn Hospital on December 16, 1956, he was the son of the late Carl Colucci and Lillian “Queenie” Blangio Colucci, former owners of Circle…

U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War

Published August 21, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Owen J. McGarrahan Jr., 77, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Boston on Dec. 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Owen J. McGarrahan, Sr. and Ellen (Golden)…

Avid reader, lover of coffee ice cream and Red Sox fan

Published August 14, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Martha Francis Barbas, 89, peacefully departed to heaven on Aug. 7, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Her firm belief in God and her devotion to Jesus Christ supported her throughout her life, ultimately giving her peace – the one…

North Reading youth hockey coach for many years

Published August 14, 2019

NORTH READING — Paul E. Buckley, 60, of North Reading, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Paul was the beloved husband of Lisa (Lachiana) Buckley and the devoted father of Jeremy, Sean, Liam, Timothy and Audrey Buckley of North Reading. He was…

U.S. Air Force veteran worked in sales

Published August 7, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Patrick J. “Jake” Caven, 77, of Wakefield, died on Monday, July 29, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Somerville in 1942, he was the son of the late Patrick W. and Hannah (Daly) Caven.

Pat lived by one rule…

Enjoyed traveling, the beach and gardening

Published August 7, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Rosemary T. Sarcia, 76, of Lynnfield, formerly of Sandwich and Westford, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Boston on June 22, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Passanisi) Addesa…

Published July 31, 2019

EVERETT — Michael Annese Jr., 68, of Everett, passed away on July 24, 2019.

Born on Oct. 27, 1950, he was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (Cassara) Annese. Michael was the brother of Patricia Forgione of Lynnfield and the late Beverly. Michael is also survived by his nephew, Steven…

Worked for the Providence Journal

Published July 31, 2019

LINCOLN, R.I. — Brian D. Beaulieu, 74, of Lincoln and Narragansett, Rhode Island, a long-time New England newspaperman, died on his birthday, July 21, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He had been in a coma since July 18, when he was involved in a one-car accident in…

Residential contractor was active in civic affairs

Published July 24, 2019

NORTH ANDOVER — M. Shepard “Shep” Spear, 72, of North Andover, formerly of North Reading and Lynnfield, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Winchester on June 27, 1947, he was the son of the late…

Avid reader who loved to cook

Published July 24, 2019

MELROSE — Patricia “Pattie” Fay, 70, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Life Care Center of Stoneham.

Born in Everett on September 27, 1948, Pattie is one of four children of the late Mortimer E. and E. Louise…

Enjoyed birding and antiquing

Published July 24, 2019

NORTH READING — Barbara L. (Hooper) Towers, 76, of North Reading, formerly of Lynnfield and Tewksbury, died at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Born in Weymouth on January 5, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Marjorie (Lyons) Hooper. She was raised…

U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient

Published July 24, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Wayne A. Petrucci of Lynnfield, formerly of Arlington, passed away on July 20, 2019.

He was the beloved husband of Janice (Callahan). He was the loving father of Lori Hanson and her husband Eric of Lowell; Cheri Frotten and her husband Michael…