Lynnfield Obituaries

Published in the January 10, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Mary Imbrescia, of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere, passed away on Jan. 4, 2018.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Vincenza (Mazzola) Imbrescia. She was the dear sister of the late Joseph, Philip, Salvatore, Concetta Imbrescia, and Lucy Nicotera. She is also survived…

Enjoyed all sports, local history and politics

Published in the January 10, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Roger C. Lummus Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 31, 2017 surrounded by his family.

He was born February 7, 1934 and was a lifelong Lynnfield resident.

He was the husband of the late Gloria (Chadbourne)…

Involved in aerobics until her late years

Published in the January 3, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Ruby L. Powell, 95, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Alabama on June 12, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Molly (Bayne) Cartee.

As a child,…

World War II Army veteran

Published in the January 3, 2018 edition

LYNNFIELD — Paul Perkins, 94, of Lynnfield died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Born in Somerville on February 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Frank H. and Sarah M. (Evans) Perkins.

Paul was…

Competitive bowler

Published in the December 27, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Richard D. “Dick” Metcalf, 80, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on December 22, 2017.

Dick was born in Somerville, raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1955. Mr. Metcalf lived in Everett and Malden for many years and in Stoneham…

Longtime parishioner of St. Maria Goretti

Published in the December 27, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Mary F. Campbell, 92, of Lynnfield died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in Gloucester with her family by her side.

Born in Lynn on October 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Marie “Sadie” (Marchand) Cusick.

Mary…

Vietnam War veteran

Published in the December 13, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Kenneth P. Matousek, 64, of Lynnfield, died on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Born in Chicago on March 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean (Cooksey) Matousek.

Kenneth was a graduate…

Active member of Centre Church

Published in the December 13, 2017 edition

PEABODY — Marion P. Edkins, 92, of Peabody and formerly of Lynnfield and Lynn, died in Peabody on December 4, 2017.   

She was born in Lynn on Sept. 11, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Erwin and Alice (Anderson) Peterkin.…

Lynnfield High School graduate

Published in the December 13, 2017 edition

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Robert P. Saladino, 57, of New York City, formerly of Lynnfield, died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.

Born in Boston, he was the son of Natalie P. (Cerasoli) Saladino of North Reading and the late Robert C. Saladino. He…

Beloved first grade teacher

Published in the December 6, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Marjorie L. Coon Cole, 105, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017 at Brooksby Village in Peabody. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, “Auntie Marge”, teacher and friend, she was born on January 26, 1912. She lived through the Great Depression, Prohibition, and…

Former teacher worked in Melrose

Published in the November 29, 2017 edition

SALEM, N.H. — Carol Roberts Cooke, 82, of Salem, New Hampshire, formerly of Lynneld, passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at Salem Woods in New Hampshire.

An only child, Carol was born on July 21, 1935, and lived in Everett until the…

Established the football program at Arlington Catholic

Published in the November 29, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — William J. Formosi, 83, of Lynnfield and a native of Everett, died in Lynn on Nov. 24, 2017. He was born in Everett on May 21, 1934 and was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Manotta) Formosi.…