Lynnfield Villager

Dedicated family woman enjoyed many artistic pursuits

LYNNFIELD — Hazel H. Croxon, 83, of Lynnfield, died peacefully Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 at Alliance Health at Rosewood in Peabody.

Born in Edmonton, London, United Kingdom, she was the daughter of the late William and Winifred (Whiting) Hurst.

Hazel graduated high school in 1955, and went on…

A woman of faith loved spending time with her grandchildren

LYNNFIELD — Nora M. Moccia (Steriti), 99, of Lynnfield passed away surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 30, 2022.

She was born in Revere on May 16, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Angelo and Teresa (DiGianni) Steriti.

Nora was the beloved…

Former member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lynnfield

NORTH ANDOVER — C. Charles Klapes, of North Andover, died on Aug. 28, 2022.

He was born in Wakefield on May 1, 1927. He was the son of the late Charles J. and the late Aphrodite (Petropoulos) Klapes.

Mr. Klapes was raised in Wakefield and was a…

Teacher’s aide at South School, loved Bingo and camping

TEWSBURY — Joan M. Sawyer, 89, of Tewksbury and a former longtime Lynnfield resident, died peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 with her daughters Carol and Lisa at her side.

Joan was born in Everett on March 16, 1933, and was the daughter…

Longtime resident was an avid golfer

LYNNFIELD — James F. Simmons, of Lynnfield, died on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 at his residence.

Born in Boston on Aug. 11, 1934, he was the son of the late Earl and Alice (Brice) Simmons.

Mr. Simmons was a graduate of Medford High School. He had been a resident…