Lynnfield Obituaries

Veteran, educator and fan of Boston sports

Published May 15, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Dr. John Losco, 95, veteran, educator and loving patriarch, of Revere, Wakefield and Lynnfield, died May 7, 2019 after a brief period of declining health. 

John is survived by his children, Lorraine Howard of North Reading; Pamela Barton-Almy of Lynnfield; and John (Jack)…

Enjoyed fishing, gardening and golf

Published May 8, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Joseph L. Nasson, 86, of Lynnfield, formerly of Melrose, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 surrounded by family.

Born in Boston on October 25, 1932, he was the son of the late Lazar and Constance Nasson.

Mr. Nasson was raised in Somerville and was a…

Enjoyed traveling with his wife and performing with the RSO

Published May 8, 2019

LYNN — Joseph Raymond Gagnon, 83, died from complications following heart surgery on April 30, 2019.

He was born in Salem, was the son of Homer and Irene (Comeau) Gagnon, and grew up in Lynn. Ray attended St. Jean-Baptiste, where he played…

Enjoyed softball, playing golf and Boston sports teams

Published May 1, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Paul Michael DeSimone, 73, of Lynnfield, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with dementia.

Paul was the beloved husband of Faye Trachtenberg DeSimone. He was the devoted father of Charlie and the late Corinne DeSimone.…

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…