Lynnfield Obituaries

Enjoyed baking, needlepoint and cruises

Naples, Fla. — Phyllis Hazel Newhall, 88, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024 at the Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida.

She was born in Everett on Sept. 27, 1935, to the late Percy and Gladys (Noseworthy) Howell. Mrs. Newhall resided in Lynnfield for many years before making her home…

U.S. Army Reservist worked for FedEx

WAKEFIELD — Michael G. Morgan, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 while surrounded by family at the Greenwood Nursing and Rehab in Wakefield.

He was born in Winchester on Dec. 30, 1947, to the late George H. and Alyce (Flynn) Morgan.

Throughout his life, Mr. Morgan was…

Loved gardening and traveling

LYNNFIELD — Linda E. Gauvreau, 84, a longtime Lynnfield resident, died on Feb. 25, 2024 at the Hunt Skilled Nursing Home in Danvers.

Born in Lynn on April 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Esther (Danielsson) Hagfeldt. Ms. Gauvreau was a longtime Lynnfield resident and was…

Local developer

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Richard J. Kelly, 90, of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away at Beverly Hospital on Feb. 22, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born in Woburn in 1933 to the late Richard and Angelina (Leonardis) Kelly. A well known developer, he began and built the R.J. Kelly…

U.S. Army veteran

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Charles “Chuck” Joseph Munroe, 87, of North Port, Florida, formerly of Lynnfield and Southborough, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2024 surrounded by his children.

Born in Lynn on April 13, 1936, he was the son of the late Angus and Adeline (Murphy) Munroe. Mr. Munroe attended Wakefield High…

Registered nurse loved cooking, hosting family parties

HINGHAM — Patricia Alice Dinneen, 88, of Hingham, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2024 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in Revere on Aug. 1, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Warren…

Worked in education and real estate; dedicated to family

LYNNFIELD — Nancy A. (Brady) Cerniglia, 83, from Lynnfield, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 14, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

She was the beloved wife to Joseph A. Cerniglia. She was the devoted mother to Joseph A Cerniglia III…

Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel

LYNNFIELD — Family and friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, for Ret. United States Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph F. Haughney, 79, who passed away on Feb. 14, 2024…

Loved baking, bowling and singing in choir

LYNNFIELD — Josephine N. (Spano) Boushell, 98, of Lynnfield, passed peacefully in her home on Jan. 29, 2024.

Josephine lived in the home she and her husband shared since moving to Lynnfield from Winthrop in 1956. Jo retired from Lynnfield High School as the administrative assistant to the…

Worked in college admissions, loved traveling 

LYNNFIELD — Dr. Mary Elizabeth Dunn, Ed.D, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on Jan. 22, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Everett to the late Daniel Noel and Mary Dunn. She was the loving sister of the late…