Lynnfield Obituaries

Had a passion for muscle cars

Published May 1, 2019

LYNN — Paul F. Murphy, Jr., 54, of Lynn, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 surrounded by his family at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln.

Born in Winchester on November 30, 1964, he was the son of Paul F. Murphy Sr. and Margaret (Sands) Murphy…

Grandchildren were the joy of her life

Published May 1, 2019

NEWBURYPORT — Audrey M. (Newhall) Galpin, just 13 days shy of her 85th birthday, passed in the loving presence of her family at her home in Newburyport early Thursday morning, April 25, 2019. She was the devoted wife of 61 years to Robert A.…

Enjoyed telescope making, astronomy and photography

Published April 24, 2019

LYNNFIELD — William Bruce Gist Jr., 96, of Lynnfield, passed away on April 16, 2019 due to the progression of Alzheimer’s.

Born in Tela, Honduras, he was the son of the late William Bruce Gist Sr. and the late Evelyn Thomas Gist, both originally from Greenwood…

Enjoyed fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling

Published April 24, 2019

READING — Joseph Paul Staffier, 24, died at his home in Reading on April 12, 2019.

Joe was a beloved son, brother and friend. He enjoyed spending his free time with his family. He enjoyed his time up at his family’s home in Sugar Hill, New…

Accomplished painter, member of the LAG

Published April 17, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Charlotte C. (Crosier) Orrall, 91, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late John H. Orrall, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.  

Born in Chicopee on July 24, 1927, she was the daughter…

Always interested in new places and cultures, had backpacked through Europe

Published April 17, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Marilyn M. (Mottolo) Whittier, 69, a longtime resident of Lynnfield and Dennis, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Monday, April 8, 2019. 

Marilyn was born on October 14, 1949, and was one…

Faith, joy, warmth and grace will be her legacy

Published April 10, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Cecelia Cagnina, a long-time resident of Lynnfield and current resident of Middleton, passed in peace surrounded by her loved ones, and went on to be with the Lord on April 3, 2019.  

Cecelia was born in Boston and was the loving…

A dynamic art gallery entrepreneur

Published April 10, 2019

WOBURN — In the loving company of her immediate family, Marilyn Caulfield, 84, died of late-stage complications of Alzheimer’s disease in Woburn on April 4, 2019.

Born to Ivadelle and Leon Le Blanc in Swampscott on June 17, 1934, Marilyn embodied the spirit of a verse…

Active in the Lynnfield community

Published April 3, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Edith C. Wendt, 94, a longtime Lynnfield resident, died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her residence.

Born in Lynn on May 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Hetti M. (Wade) Charlton.

Mrs. Wendt was raised in Saugus and was…

Enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Aruba

Published April 3, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Nancy E. Douglas, 64, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home after a period of failing health.

Born in Everett on January 12, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Helen…

Worked for Hunt’s Photo, dedicated sports fan

Published March 27, 2019

LYNNFIELD — John P. Duggan Jr., 76, a longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.

Born in Concord on September 27, 1942, John was one of three children of the late…

WWII veteran worked as GE engineer

Published March 20, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Michael J. Tomich, 96, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019.

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late John M. Tomich and Mary (Chantala) Tomich, immigrants from Eastern Europe looking for a better life for their children.…