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Local Obituaries for Lynn, Massachusetts

Virginia Breedy

Virginia Breedy

Jan 30, 2021

Virginia L. Breedy, 91, transitioned from this life on Saturday, January 30, 2021.  She was born in Somerville, Massachusetts to Ivy (Johnson) Hanf and George F. Hanf on July 31, 1929.

She met her husband of 51 years, the late Arthur James Breedy Sr., when she was eighteen years old.  They were married a year later.  From...

Barbara A. Kable

Barbara A. Kable

Jan 16, 2021

Barbara A. Kable of Swampscott passed away suddenly on Saturday January 16, 2021 at the age of 82.  She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph G. Kable in 2011, a loss which she always felt thereafter.  Daughter of Annie Canavan (Oakes) and George Oakes, sister of George Oakes, Mary Sibilia, and the late Francis Oakes, Barbara was...

Damien Boyle

Damien Boyle

Jan 15, 2021

Damien Boyle, 36, of Coudersport, PA passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 15, 2021. Damien was born October 5, 1984 to the late Tina L. Caisse Nicosia.

Damien was a hard worker, he really enjoyed flipping houses and working on the houses himself. He was a huge New England sports team fan, he loved football the...

Donna (Williams) Hornsby

Donna (Williams) Hornsby

Jan 15, 2021

On Friday, January 15, 2021, Donna M. Hornsby, loving partner and mother of two, passed away at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Chelsea to Rita R. and John D. Williams.  She was educated in Massachusetts and Maryland.  Donna worked as an administrative assistant for many years at C.A.B., always going...

James "Jim" H. Gatchell

James "Jim" H. Gatchell

Jan 14, 2021

James H. "Jim" Gatchell, 84 years of Lynn, passed away Thursday January 14th, 2021 after a brief illness at home, surrounded by his loving family.

James was the son of Albert and Louise (Sheldon) Gatchell. He retired from GE in Lynn with over 25 years of service.

James was the husband of the late Geraldine...

Ricky Choek Pop

Ricky Choek Pop

Jan 12, 2021

Ricky Pop, age 55, of Lynn, passed away January 12, 2021.  He was born in Cambodia and was the son of Oeurm Pop and Phan Suon.  He was the husband of Thi Thach, Soc Sal, and is also survived by his children, daughters Sudie and Angelina, son Leon, and siblings.

Elsie Shelton

Elsie Shelton

Jan 10, 2021

Deaconess Elsie Beatrice Shelton was born on January 20, 1924 to the late Ezkie and Mattie Jackson, in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1942 she met and married John Henry Shelton who became the proud parents of Johnnie and Mattie Shelton. She was employed at Memphis Furniture Factory prior to relocating to Lynn, Massachusetts, in the mid-70s, where she was employed...

Robert Nicolo

Robert Nicolo

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Nicolo, age 57, passed away surrounded by family on January 8, 2021. Born in Saugus, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gloria (Holt) Nicolo. He lived in Lynn all his life. He was a graduate of Lynn Vocational Tech, Class of 1982. He worked at Soloman Metal and the Lido Cafe. Bobby enjoyed life....

Domenic Laurenza Jr.

Domenic Laurenza Jr.

Jan 8, 2021

Domenic A. Laurenza, Jr, of Lynn, left his family for eternal life on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the age of 75. He was born on March 7, 1945, to the late Domenic A. and the late Helen A. (Antoncheck) Laurenza in Lawrence, Ma.  He grew up in Lawrence, Mass. later moving to Delray Beach, Florida in 1960 -1961. ...

Nancy L. Demars

Nancy L. Demars

Jan 1, 2021

On Friday, January 1, 2021, our beloved mother, Nancy Demars, passed away at age 84.

Nancy was born on October 6, 1936 in Danvers, MA. Nancy was married to Robert Demars. Raising four sons, Robert, Michael, William and Craig, and one daughter Tracey.

Nancy was a dog groomer and...

Lorrell Beaber

Lorrell Beaber

Dec 27, 2020

Lorrell Grace Beaber (McCullough), age 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 27, 2020 after a 2 year fight with cancer.

Lorrell was the daughter of the late Angus & Beatrice (Wilke) McCullough. Beloved wife of the late James Roy Beaber.  Loving mother of Abbey Beahm and her late husband Paul,...

James M. Toomey

James M. Toomey

Dec 23, 2020

On Tuesday December 23, 2020, James M. Toomey, loving Father and Grandfather passed away at the age of 69. Jim was born in Charlestown, MA. To Florence Lyons Toomey and Joseph Toomey. He was a lifelong resident of Lynn, MA. And graduated from Lynn English High School. Jim opened his own small business selling furniture and antiques. Deciding...

Puch Noum

Puch Noum

Dec 23, 2020

Puch Noum, 75, of Lynn Ma passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2020. Her family is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss.

Anyone who knew Puch, knew that she was incredibly kind hearted, loving, caring, silly, lively, a jokester with a sense of humor, and loves to be surrounded by her family and...

Francis Gilmore

Francis Gilmore

Dec 21, 2020

Francis (Frank) G. Gilmore, recently of Nashua, NH, passed away on his 90 th birthday, on December 21, 2020, at home with his stepdaughters, Ellen and Lorraine by his side.   When his wife, Roberta passed away in 2010, he set a goal to reach his 90 th birthday.   He reached that goal, even with his long-term health issues.

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Robert "Bob" Oren Bowker

Robert "Bob" Oren Bowker

Dec 16, 2020

Robert 'Bob' Oren Bowker, of Saugus Ma, passed away December 16. The son of David and Alice Bowker, he was born on May 26, 1923. He was the brother to James, Kenneth, David, Phyllis and Muriel. He was the husband to Oretha Cloudman Bowker. They married in May of 1948 and had two daughters. Reat, as he called her, would...

Gilberte Jean Joseph

Gilberte Jean Joseph

Dec 16, 2020

Gilberte Jean Joseph died December 16, 2020 at age 64, due to complications from a stroke she suffered a week prior. She was born on October 14, 1956 in Hinche, Haiti; the daughter of Arnole and Cecile Jean. Gilberte spent the majority of her life in Haiti. She attended middle school and at the age of 16, she started working....

Philip French

Philip French

Dec 13, 2020

Philip French 70, of Lynn, died Dec 13, 2020 at the Care One Nursing Home, Beverly, after a lengthy illness.

Philip was Born June 15th, 1950 in Lynn, he was a son of the late William B, French Sr. and the late Phyllis (Cotter) French.

He was raised in Lynn and attended Lynn Schools. He...

John Quigley

John Quigley

Nov 22, 2020

John F. Quigley, age 88, of Lynn, passed away on November 22, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Doris (Marston) Quigley.  John was born on January 7, 1932, the son of the late John and Helen Quigley.  He was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1950.  He was a Veteran of the US Army,...

Rafy Lora

Rafy Lora

Oct 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that our family announce the unexpected loss of Rafy Lora, on October 30. Rafy was born on August 29, 1996, in Beverly, Massachusetts, the son of Rafael Lora and Minerva Payano. He grew up in Lynn, attended Lynn schools, where he excelled at football, and it is where he most recently resided. His final...

Richard Card

Richard Card

Oct 29, 2020

Richard Allen Card "Rick"  32, of Lynn, died unexpectedly October 29, 2020. Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of Christine Card of Salem and the late Kenneth Card.

Richard attended Lynn English HS and the Lynn Charter school.  Richard loved to be with friends and family. He always helped others in need. Richard was...

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