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Local Obituaries for Lynn, Massachusetts

Minnie Helen Swain

Minnie Helen Swain

Nov 28, 2017

Lynn— Minnie Helen Swain passed away peacefully, at home, on Nov. 28, 2017, in Lynn, Ma, with her longtime companion (of over 43 years) Clifford Jones, at her side. Born in Little Rock Arkansas, on November, 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Louise Cobwell and Ted Riggs. She moved to Lynn, Ma, back in 1961, and remained...

John Joseph Ryan

John Joseph Ryan

Nov 26, 2017

John Joseph Ryan, age 83, of Lynn, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Hazel (Sprague) Ryan, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late John Ryan Sr. and Sylvia Ryan-Doucette. Prior to his retirement, he...

Robert D. James

Robert D. James

Nov 22, 2017

Robert D. James, age 66, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was the husband of Diane James. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Douglas Campbell James and Elizabeth (Reardon) James. A Veteran of Vietnam, he served with the United States Army. Robert had worked for MA Water for more than 25 years. He...

Bessie L. Flack

Bessie L. Flack

Nov 21, 2017

Bessie L. Flack, age 81, of Lynn, formerly of Revere, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Williett Flack. Prior to her retirement, Bessie was a Health Care Professional. She enjoyed secret trips to Foxwoods and scratch tickets. She loved all sports and was a die hard Patriot's...

Julie Marie Cormier

Julie Marie Cormier

Nov 21, 2017

Julie Marie (Carson) Cormier, 62 of Lynn, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on November 21, 2017. Julie was born on December 10, 1954 in Lynn MA to the late Ernest and Sarah (Leger) Carson. She was a graduate from Classical High School 1973. She married Wayne Cormier on October 20, 1973. She attended Marian Court of Swampscott MA...

Barbara Jean Tucker-Abbar

Barbara Jean Tucker-Abbar

Nov 17, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Jean Tucker-Abbar, age 61, of Lynn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday in her sleep at home. She was the wife of Abdul Abbar, with whom she shared 20 years of marriage. A lifelong resident of Lynn, Barbara was the daughter of the late Ruth E. Tucker. She attended Lynn public schools. Barbara enjoyed her nights out at bingo,...

Patricia Koval

Patricia Koval

Nov 16, 2017

Patricia Koval, "Patty", age 66, formerly of Lynn, passed away after a lengthy illness on November 16, 2017. Born in Atlanta, Georgia; she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Pauline (Palscheke) Koval. Patty was raised in Yonkers, NY where she worked as a waitress. She has resided in Lynn for over twenty years. Patty was a talented artist...

Eva M. Cormier

Eva M. Cormier

Oct 25, 2017

Mrs. Eva (LeBlanc) Cormier, age 87, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017, following a prolonged period of illness at the North Shore Life Care Center in Lynn, with her beloved family at her side. She was the wife of the late Richard Cormier. A lifelong resident of Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and...

Terence Driscoll

Terence Driscoll

Oct 16, 2017

Terence Patrick Driscoll, age 45, of Marblehead, passed away at his home on Monday, October 16, 2017. Born in Haverhill on November 10, 1971, he was the son of Eileen M. (Ahern) Driscoll of Marblehead and the late Richard J. Driscoll. Terence was the father of Celeste M. and Dylan S. Driscoll of Marblehead. Terence was raised in Marblehead and...

Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Oct 10, 2017

Patricia Ann Johnson, age 58, of Lynn, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on or about October 10, 2017. The cause of death is still pending. The angels took her from us to fly free without pain. She was born in Lynn where she attended St. Joseph's School graduating class of 1973. Patti later lived in Salem, graduating from Salem...

Ernesto Flores

Ernesto Flores

Sep 30, 2017

Ernesto Flores age 53, born in Arroyo Puerto Rico on December 19, 1963 to Digna Diaz and Carmelo Flores, died in Lynn on September 30th 2017. Ernesto was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents, his father Carmelo Flores, his brother Christino Ortiz and his nephew Juan Soto Jr. He is survived by his daughter Teniesha...

Thomas Abbott

Thomas Abbott

Sep 27, 2017

Thomas "Tom" Joseph Abbott, age 70, passed away in his sleep at home September 27th, 2017 in Lynn, after a long battle with cancer. Tom was born July 14, 1947 to the late Thomas Anthony Abbott of Boston and Eileen (Chamberlain) of London, England. He is survived by his brother James M. Abbott, his daughter Gina Galvin and fiancé John...

Marguerite Adrianne Silencieux "Cecilien"

Marguerite Adrianne Silencieux "Cecilien"

Sep 25, 2017

Marguerite Adrianne Silencieux "Cecilien", 90, returned to her heavenly home on September 25, 2017. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Marguerite Adrianne Silencieux was born to the late Manasse Paul and Neselia Estimond Eugene, a coffee connoisseur and a farmer, in Ti Bouk, Portmagot on...

Scott Norman Sheehan

Scott Norman Sheehan

Sep 23, 2017

Leander, Texas; Scott Norman Sheehan, age 55, died September 23, 2017 after a lengthy illness surrounded by family. Husband of Paula (San Juan) Sheehan. Born in Lynn, he was the son of Adele (Batchelder) Sheehan-Raskin of Peabody and the late Norman G. Sheehan formally of Florida. Scott was a graduate of Lynn Vocational Technical High School and had served as...

William J. Anderson

William J. Anderson

Sep 4, 2017

William J. Anderson, "Billy", age 50, of Saugus, passed away September 4, 2017 due to a lengthy illness. He attended Learning Prep School for special needs Vocations Training in Newton, where he graduated in 1987. He was a longtime member and avid camper at Hidden Valley Campground in Derry, NH where he leaves behind many close friends who cared for...

Albert Covill

Albert Covill

Sep 1, 2017

Albert William Covill "Bill", age 76, of Lynn, passed away September 1, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. He was the husband of Sallyann (Ellis) Covill, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Albert and Cecilia (Regan) Coville. Bill was a graduate of Lynn...

Kristin Teheen

Kristin Teheen

Sep 1, 2017

Kristin Marie (MacNeil) Teheen passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2017. Kristin was the beloved daughter of Tammy (Wallis) MacNeil and William MacNeil, Sr. She was born on May 25, 1981 in Salem Ma. Kristin leaves behind her greatest accomplishments, her beloved children, Jessica, Victoria, and Tyler Santiago; of whom she was most proud of. Kristin also leaves behind her...

Audrey Bowlby

Audrey Bowlby

Aug 31, 2017

Bowlby, Audrey Virginia (Hiseler) Nov 21, 1922 – Aug 31, 2017 After a long illness. Daughter of the late Archibald and Marion Hiseler. Loving wife of the late Arnold E. Bowlby. Resident of Saugus, Lynn, Peabody, MA and Weston, CT for many years. More recently, Mrs. Bowlby lived in Haverhill and Wilmington, MA. She leaves her brother, Kenneth Hiseler, Ft....

David Fleming

David Fleming

Aug 20, 2017

David A. Fleming, age 51, of Lynn, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017. He was the husband of Vilma M. Cordero. Born in Melrose and raised in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Arthur H. and Glenda L. (McKeague) Fleming. He was a graduate of Northeastern Vocational. He worked as a cook in various restaurants, and was an...

Robert Charles Moreau

Robert Charles Moreau

Aug 7, 2017

Moreau, Robert C. Jr. (Rob) of Boston passed August 7th after a lengthy illness. Born in Salem, MA and raised in Lynn. Son of the late Robert C. and Mildred (Gauthier) Moreau. Rob was a graduate of Lynn Vocational Tech High. He enjoyed cooking, sports, puzzles and volunteering at the Paul Sullivan House, Pine St Inn and the More Foundation....

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