Obituaries

Mar 23, 2017

John T. "Sib" Hashian, a longtime Lynnfield resident, formerly of Lynn, died Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Born in Boston on August 17, 1949 he was the son of the late James "Jack" and Giovanna "Jenny" (Trovato) Hashian.

Sib, the youngest of four children, was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High...

Mar 22, 2017

Mary E . Petrillo , age 89, of Reading died Wednesday, March 22 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Boston on May 27, 1927 she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Lane) Saunders.

Mrs. Petrillo was raised and educated in Medford. After starting her family with her late husband, Augustine Petrillo ,...

Mar 20, 2017

Mary Therese (Sawyer) Daniels passed away at her home on Monday, March 20, 2017, surrounded by her family.

A long-time resident of Wakefield, Mrs. Daniels served as the gubernatorial appointee to the Wakefield Housing Authority, having been appointed by former Governor Deval Patrick on July 9, 2008. Mrs. Daniels was a member of the Wakefield Garden Club,...

Mar 20, 2017

John Vincent Moriana, 77 of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Sawtelle Hospice House after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. John was born on June 2, 1939 in Boston and was the son of the late Felix Moriana and Adolorata Fisk. John was raised by his mother in "The Gulch" on Valley Street...

Mar 19, 2017

Karen R. Duggan, age 73, of Lynnfield died Sunday, March 19 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Lynn on April 12, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lorna (Pratt) Simpson.

Mrs. Duggan was a lifelong Lynnfield resident. She was both raised and educated in Lynnfield and was...

Mar 17, 2017

Celebrating the life of Gladys Irene Corbett who would be 90 today - May 5th 2017. She was born in Blackburn, UK in 1927. She died on March 17th, 2017. She had a wonderful life. She was the daughter of Rose (Henry) and Sidney Terry and beloved wife of Everett E. Corbett . She is survived by her two...

Mar 17, 2017

John J . Hoare , 70 of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield died at his home on Friday, St. Patrick's Day, March 17.

Born in Boston, March 28, 1946 he was the son of the late James J . and Mary T. (Walsh) Hoare of Brighton, formerly of Galway, Ireland.

John was a graduate of St....

Mar 17, 2017

M. Elaine (Walsh) Piper, 81, of Reading, formerly of No. Reading & Campton, NH died March 17, 2017 at the Winchester Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 1936 in Watertown, MA and was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Whitehouse) Walsh.

She was raised in Watertown and Wakefield and was a graduate...

Mar 16, 2017

Jean B. Miguel, age 88, of Stoneham died Thursday, March 16 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness.

Born in Everett, MA on July 2, 1928 she was the daughter of the late George A. and Jessie (Babcock) Dawe.

Mrs. Miguel was raised in Saugus and was a graduate of...

Mar 15, 2017

Sharon (Pothier) Zagaria was a lifelong resident and educator in Wakefield, serving in the Walton, Doyle, and West Ward Schools as well as the Galvin Middle School. Sharon taught first grade, Kindergarten with colleague and dear friend Mary Diapoulos, and fifth grade science. She wrote and received numerous educational grants for the students of Wakefield, and was involved in...

Mar 14, 2017

Richard H. Gudzevich, 72 a lifelong resident of Stoneham died at his home on Tuesday March 14.

Born in Stoneham August 10, 1944 he was the son of the late Lawrence W. and Beatrice (Lamb) Gudzevich.

Richard was a graduate of Stoneham High School class of 1962 and the Franklin Institute of Technology. He proudly...

Mar 13, 2017

Alain Rocher, beloved Stoneham High School girls track coach, died Monday, March 13 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 74.

Born in Jouy Le Potier, France on December 21, 1942 he was the son of the late Charles and Madeliene (LaRene) Rocher.

Mr. Rocher was raised and educated in France. He had a...

Mar 13, 2017

Sanford Kimo Lindon, 59, of North Reading died on Monday, March 13 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 3, 1957, he was the son of the late Jack and Marjorie (Soule) Lindon. Kimo was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1976 and Merrimack College. Kimo is survived by his wife...

Mar 13, 2017

Orize Dunne, age 73, of Lynnfield went to heaven to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Monday, March 13 at her residence.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde on December 14, 1943 she is the daughter of the late Antonio "Totoi" and Maria Alleluia "Malili" Lopes.

Mrs. Dunne was raised in Dakar, Senegal before...

Mar 12, 2017

Ann L . Hughes , 97, of Belchertown, formerly of Wakefield, died March 12, 2017 at the Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA.

Ann was born on March 2, 1920 in Everett, MA to the late John and Anna (Greene) Hughes .

Ann was raised in Everett and a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School...

Mar 11, 2017

Roger W. Orben, 68, of Peabody formerly of Melrose died on Saturday, March 11 at the Tuft's Medical Center in Boston. Born in Winchester on January 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Raymond H. and Gladys (DeRenne) Orben. Mr. Orben was raised and educated in Melrose. He had worked for A.W. Chesterton in Woburn. Mr. Orben...

Mar 9, 2017

Ward , Lorraine H . (Garnett) of Concord, formerly of Wakefield, died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 9th. Beloved wife of Gerard J.G. Ward . Loving mother of John Ward and wife Bianca, James Ward and wife Sophia, and Matthew Ward and wife Courtney. Sister of John Garnett, Steven Garnett and Julie Garnett. Grandmother of James Peter,...

Mar 8, 2017

Eileen "Eily" Donegan grew up in Lynnfield, and was the beloved daughter of John H. Donegan and Honora "Tootie" Dorothea (LeMoure) Donegan .

Eily deeply loved her four brothers-John "Sonny" Sullivan survived by his wife Jeannette Sullivan of Brockton, John "Jack" Donegan survived by his wife Annette Donegan of Lynnfield, and the late David T. Donegan and...

Mar 7, 2017

Edward Paul Purtz of Lynnfield, Massachusetts passed away at age 92 surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:45am at Ledgewood Hospital in Beverly. He lived his life with deep resilience, strong will, playfulness, and good humor. He was the husband of Gail (Plaisted) Purtz for 35 years. Edward was predeceased by his late wife, Eulla (Wilkins)...

Mar 7, 2017

John R . O'Connor , 74 of Andover, formerly of Stoneham died Tuesday March 7, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice of Haverhill after a lengthy illness.

Born in Medford, on August 15, 1942 he was the son of the late John W. and Rose (Lodico) O'Connor .

John served in the U.S. Army and was...