Lynnfield Obituaries

U.S. Navy veteran, avid yachtsman, known for generosity

Published in the June 1, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Robert O. Murphy, DMD, of Lynnfield and formerly of Arlington, passed away early Sunday morning, May 22, 2016 at Hathorne Hill.

He was the best friend and beloved husband of Linda (Mannix) Murphy and a loving and devoted…

Pharmacist, WWII Army Air Corps veteran

Published in the June 1, 2016 edition

HINGHAM — Linford Amalo Snyder Jr., 88, of Hingham, formerly of Newburgh, New York, passed away on May 26, 2016 at 1:43 a.m. The numbers 143 are shorthand for “I love you,” how appropriate for a man who loved life and was…

Served in U.S. Navy during World War II

Published in the May 25, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Edwin A. Ericson, 92, of Lynnfield died on Wednesday, May 18, at the Rosewood Nursing & Rehab Center in Peabody.

Born in Beverly on January 22, 1924, he was the son of the late Sven A. and Hilda…

Mechanical engineer, old car enthusiast and Historical Society member

Published in the May 18, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Arthur C. Funai, 96, of Lynnfield, died on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Union Hospital in Lynn.

Born in Lynn on September 3, 1919, he was the son of the late Cesare and Norina (Conte) Funai…

Ran Vernon Market in Wakefield

Published in the May 11, 2016 edition

STONEHAM — Nancy E. Pasquale, 89, of Stoneham and formerly of Wakefield, died Thursday evening, May 5, 2016 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center.

Mrs. Pasquale was born in Melrose on February 15, 1927 and was the beloved daughter of the late John…

Delta Airlines customer service representative

Published in the May 4, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Peter Bedrosian, Jr., 65, of Lynnfield passed away on Wednesday, April 27, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a year-long battle with glioblastoma.

Born in Lynn on Feb. 20, 1951, he was the son of the late Peter…

Electric engineer worked for General Electric

Published in the April 27, 2016 edition

NORTHWOOD, N.H. — Raymond F. “Ray” Grady Jr., 80, of Northwood, N.H. and formerly of Lynnfield, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21.

Ray was born in Peabody on June 21, 1935 and…

Lifelong resident

Published in the April 20, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Adam Calogero Lavoie, 34, a lifelong resident of Lynnfield, passed away on April 12, 2016 of non-smokers lung cancer. He was the son of Fernand Lavoie and Joyce Calogero and the brother of Reid Calogero Lavoie.

A bereavement reception for family and friends will…

Nurse proud of her heritage

Published in the April 13, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Elsie M. (Elo) Baldi, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester, at age 88.

Born on May 21, 1927 in Boston, Elsie was one of three daughters of Finnish…

Active at OLA

Published in the April 13, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Gertrude Louise (Condon) Lauzon, 93, of Lynnfield, died Monday, April 11, 2016. She was the wife of the late Leo D. Lauzon. Born and raised in Salem on Sept. 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Rooney) Condon…

Owned pile driving company

Published in the April 6, 2016 edition

SAUGUS — Richard E. “Rudy” Taylor, 76, of Saugus and formerly of Wakefield, died on Sunday, April 3 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Malden on Jan. 11, 1940, he was the son of the late William W. and Frances…

Chemical technician for Polaroid Corporation

Published in the March 30, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — George W. Bray, 82, a longtime Wakefield resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

George was born in Winthrop on March 21, 1934, one of three sons of the late George and Mary (Scoppetuolo) Bray. He was…