Elaine J. Pyburn, 87

Jun 14, 2021 by

Published in the June 14, 2021 edition. LYNNFIELD — Elaine J. Pyburn, a lifelong Lynnfield resident died Saturday, June 12 in Lynnfield at age 87. She was born in Lynn on August 24,1933 and was the daughter of the late Herman H. and Gunhild (Nordstom) Hammer. She was a graduate of Wakefield High School. A career bookkeeper, she worked for many years for the Madico Company of Woburn, and also served as bookkeeper to her family business, Arthur Pyburn and Sons, Inc. of Lynnfield. Over the years she was active in the Women’s Club of Lynnfield and was a member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church and later a member of the Centre Congregational Church of Lynnfield. She was also a sports fan who enjoyed following her son’s sports. Mrs. Pyburn was the beloved wife...

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Karen Ramsdell, 67

Jun 11, 2021 by

Published in the June 11, 2021 edition. WAKEFIELD — Karen Ramsdell, of Wakefield, passed away at age 67 on Friday, June 4, 2021. Karen was born on April 2, 1954 and was a graduate of Arlington High School, class of 1972. Karen continued her education at Northeastern University and had a successful career in sales and marketing in various industries. Karen was a devoted, loving, and beloved mother, wife, and grandmother and appreciated nothing more than spending time with her family. She enjoyed the arts, including poetry and music, and was a talented artist in her youth. Her favorite activities included walks along the Charles River in Boston and the Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine. Karen loved the ocean and felt fortunate to spend time at a beach house with her family before she...

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Lloyd E. Stevenson, 82

Jun 11, 2021 by

Published in the June 11, 2021 edition. WAKEFIELD — Lloyd Erling Stevenson of Wakefield passed away on May 28, 2021 at age of 82 after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie Keene Stevenson. Lloyd was the devoted father of Craig Stevenson and his wife Diane of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Todd Stevenson and his wife Janel of Wakefield, Massachusetts and Jeff Stevenson and his wife Beth of Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He was also the treasured grandfather of Aaron, Lucia, Aden, Everett, Casey, Riley, and Shaun, all of whom he greatly loved and enjoyed spending time with. In addition, Lloyd was the loving uncle to Andrea Huber and Leslie Andersen. Lloyd was an electrical systems engineer originally with NASA and then with the Department of Transportation located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He...

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Vincenza A. Commito, 96

Jun 10, 2021 by

Published in the June 10, 2021 edition. WAKEFIELD — Vincenza A. Commito, 96, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Saturday, June 5, at Windham Terrace in Windham, NH. Born in Boston, May 11, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Lena (Spagnola) Frangiamone. Vincenza was raised in the North End of Boston and was a graduate of Catholic High School. As a young woman she worked as a purchaser for Filene’s in Boston which at the time was a male-dominated profession. She moved to Wakefield in 1963 along with her husband Robert where they raised their two daughters. Well known for her culinary skills she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Vincenza was a member of St. Joseph Parish. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Commito....

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Andrea Nigro, 31

Jun 9, 2021 by

Caring and supportive woman whose greatest passion was her family and friends Published June 9, 2021 WAKEFIELD — Andrea (Kulick) Nigro, age 31, passed away on June 3, 2021, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was born in Pittsburgh, P.A. on July 4, 1989, and was the daughter of Paul and Cindy Kulick and the late Carol (Fagen) Kulick. Andrea was the most loving, caring, and supportive person to everyone that she knew. Andrea’s greatest passion was for her family and friends and spending time with them in any way possible. Besides this passion, Andrea also had a passion for traveling, cleaning, music, holidays, and her little hedgehog Pepper. Andrea has left an enormous imprint on this world with her generosity and caring that will surely carry on in everyone that...

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Stephen T. Coolidge, 56

Jun 9, 2021 by

Loving son, husband and step father who always had a smile on his face Published June 9, 2021 PEABODY — Stephen T. Coolidge, 56 of Peabody, formerly of Wakefield, died at his home on Thursday, June 3. Born in Winchester June 26, 1964 he was the son of Frank and Lillian (Turner) Coolidge. Stephen was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1983. He was currently working as a Monitor for VSP Transportation. Stephen had a passion for life and always had a big smile on his face. He was an avid Bingo player; he enjoyed all kinds of gambling adventures including Keno, lottery tickets and going to casinos. Stephen is survived by his wife Janie (Evangelista) Coolidge, his parents Frank and Lillian Coolidge, step daughters Darlene and Keri Abramovich of Peabody. He...

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