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Lorraine Comeau McKechnie
January 8, 1927 - April 20, 2013
Resided in Lynn, MA
Lorraine M. (Comeau) McKechnie, age 86, of Peabody, formerly of Lynn, died, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Dana W. McKechnie, and the daughter of the late C. Luke and M. Lena (LeBlanc) Comeau. Born and raised in Lynn, where she lived for more than 60 years, she also lived in Southborough and most recently in Peabody. She attended Ste. Jean de Baptiste School in Lynn, graduating with the class of 1945, and was a former communicant of St. Pius V Church in Lynn, and St. John the Baptist Church in Peabody. Lorraine was a classically trained soprano and was a member of the Sweet Adelines, Marlboro Chapter for 35 years.
She is survived by her children, Matthew McKechnie of Peabody, Karen Herrera and husband Richard of Highlands Ranch, CO, Neal McKechnie of Danvers, and Philip McKechnie, his wife Janet and her grandson Andrew McKechnie of Peabody. She also leaves three nephews, Dennis Comeau of Somersworth, New Hampshire, David Comeau of Brunswick, Maine and Bill Comeau of Santa Maria, CA and a niece Monette Gomes also of Santa Maria. She also leaves many beloved cousins and family members. She was the sister of the late Edward, Anthony and Charles Comeau.
Her funeral will held in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN & RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt129) Lynn on Wednesday at 10AM. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, will be private.
Darrell J. O'Connor II
January 30, 1953 - May 30, 2013
Resided in Lynn, MA
Mr. Darrell J. O'Connor II, of Lynn, passed away May 30th, 2013 after a lengthy illness at the Kaplan Family Hospice surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband and best friend of Paula S. O'Connor. He was the son of Darrell J. O'Connor I and the late Dorothy (Wysong) O'Connor and son-in-law to Barbara Wallace and the late Frank Wallace.
Born in Lynn, MA on January 30th, 1953, Darrell later moved to East Kingston, NH where he graduated from Exeter High School. He enlisted in the Navy in 1971, achieving the rank of Petty Officer, Second Class. During enlistment in the Navy, he was trained in Aircraft Mechanics, was awarded the National Defense Service Metal, a Meritorious Unit Commendation (1974) and a First Good Conduct Award (1975) and was honorably discharged in 1977. He was employed by General Electric as a Jet Engine Tester, retiring after 34 years this past January.
Darrell was a very family oriented man, who loved a good joke, fishing, camping and music. He was known to hold jam sessions with family and friends where he played several instruments, including guitar, piano, violin and harmonica. Darrell was well known by all who knew him as a man that loved to make people laugh.
He is also survived by his children Darrell J. O'Connor III and his wife Bobbi Ann, of Hampstead, NH, Brian N. O'Connor and his wife Jaime, of Lynn, Ma, Jennifer M. Reed and her husband Jim, of Brownfield, ME and Melanie A. Saleh and her husband Jamal, of Londonderry, NH. He was grandfather to Brian O'Connor II, Aaron O'Connor, Brady Reed, Laila Rose O'Connor, Thomas O'Connor, Aria Saleh and Bree Saleh.
He was the brother of Judy Christian and her husband George, of Lynn, Chris Maniatis and her husband Steve, of Lynn, Jerri O'Connor Bottari, of Salem, Mathew O'Connor and his wife Karen, of North Carolina, Kelly O'Connor, of Salem, Marc O'Connor and his wife Maria, of Lynn and the late Timothy O'Connor. He was uncle and Godfather to many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Friends and family are respectfully invited. Visitation hours will be Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 5th at 10:30am, with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to Boston Children's Hospital at https://giving.childrenshospital.org/.
Ethel May (McLeod) O'Donnell
March 9, 1917 - May 16, 2013
Resided in Lynn, MA
Ethel May (McLeod) O'Donnell, age 96, of Lynn, died on Thursday May 16, 2013. She was the wife of the late James "Papa" O'Donnell. Born in Revere and raised in Malden, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Hammond) McLeod. She had lived in Lynn for the past 60 years. A homemaker, she was an avid reader who enjoyed gardening, sewing and arts and crafts.
Ethel was the mother of five daughters; the late Ethel O'Connor and her late husband David, RoseAnne Sullivan and her husband Robert, Irene O'Donnell and her late husband Bill Wise, Mary Freedman and her late husband Bob and Sheila Glidden and her husband Don; and six sons; James O'Donnell, the late William O'Donnell, Michael O'Donnell and his wife Carla, Martin O'Donnell and his wife Penny, David O'Donnell and his wife Marie, and Joseph O'Donnell. She also leaves 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Vera Capachetti. The family would also like to acknowledge all of the staff at the Clarendon Wing of Aviv Center for Living in Peabody for the loving care given to Ethel.
Her funeral will be held on Monday at 9AM from the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn, followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Lynn at 10AM. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Sunday from 3-7PM.
Laura McEwen Finlay
May 24, 1934 - June 4, 2013
Resided in Swampscott, MA
Laura M. (McEwen) Finlay, age 79, of Florida and Maine, formerly of Lynn, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, after being stricken suddenly. She was the wife of the late Hugh A. Finlay, and the daughter of the late George and Rose (Bernard) McEwen. Born in Ipswich, MA, Laura was raised in the Beachmont neighborhood of Revere. She was a graduate of Revere High School, and worked as an assembler for General Electric in Wilmington, and later at Ameritech, also in Wilmington. She enjoyed spending her winters in Florida and her summers in Naples, Maine. She was fond of the beach and the ocean, and enjoyed music and dancing.
She is survived by her two sons, Mark Finlay and his wife Dolores of Lynn and Scott Finlay and his wife Patty of Swampscott, two daughters Karen Branscomb of Lynn and Denise Houde of Lynn, her grandchildren, Andrea, Lauren, Eric, Brian, Joshua, Christopher and Jacob, great grandchildren Alyssa, Trent and Aaron, and her three sisters, Dolores Howes and her husband Albert of Venice, FL, Sandra Crieghton of Carolina Beach, NC, and Francine McEwen and her wife Susan Webber of Manchester, ME
Her funeral service will be held in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN & RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt129) Lynn on Sunday at 3PM. Visitation will be from 12:00PM- 3:00PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923.
Mariana Cartaya
(May 19, 1924 - June 21, 2011)
CHELMSFORD - Mariana Cartaya, 87, died peacefully on June 21, 2011 at the Meadow Lodge Assisted Living Facility in North Chelmsford.
Mariana was born in Cuba where she was a teacher until she moved to Boston, MA in 1961 with her family. She earned an Associates Degree from Escuela Normal, a Teachers College in Cuba. She is formerly of Boston and Quincy and retired from EDS in 1994.
She is survived by her three children, Dr. Fernando Gutierrez, CA, Mariana G. Masson, Chelmsford, MA, and Alberto Gutierrez, Jr., MA, and one granddaughter and two great grandchildren, all of AZ. She also is survived by her sister Gloria Cartaya, CA and her brother Pedro Cartaya, FL, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was a very dedicated and devoted Mother and a very giving and generous person. She was an avid lover of the sea, beaches, cruises, animals, Nature, music, and in younger years, dancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital, 51 Blossom St. Boston, MA 02114.
Mariana's Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 2, 2011 at 10 o'clock at the Meadow Lodge at Drum Hill, 4 Technology Dr., North Chelmsford, Ma 01863. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Karen P. (Wood) Hall
November 28, 1942 - May 23, 2013
Resided in Swampscott, MA
Mrs. Karen P. (Wood) Hall, age 70, of Swampscott, died Thursday in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a short but courageous battle with ALS. She was the wife of David L. Hall, with whom she would have celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary on June 9. She was the daughter of the late Clark W. and Pauline G. (Palmer) Wood. She lived in Swampscott for the greater part of her life, and was a graduate of Swampscott High School, class of 1960.
Karen was extremely devoted to her family. She took great pride in her home and made her family a priority, staying home to raise her sons. She later worked for Dr. Hosmer, a local dentist for many years. She retired in 2000 as a data processor from CGU Insurance Company in Peabody, where she had worked for 12 years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, and simply spending time together. Karen was also part of the "Strong Women" Program, an exercise group through North Shore Medical Center. She cherished the many friends she made through the group, and enjoyed her time there. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her two grandsons, "the loves of her life".
In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her sons; Darryl Hall and his wife Erin of Hooksett, NH and Dana Hall and his wife Erin of North Andover; her grandsons; Aidan and Jameson Hall; as well as her brother; William Wood of Hopkinton; her aunt, Phyllis Donahue of Canada, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her memorial service will be held on Friday at 11AM in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 67 Ocean St. (Rt 1A), Lynn. Burial will be in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Memorial visiting hours are Thursday from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923.
David M. LeColst
December 7, 1977 - May 31, 2013
Resided in Lynn, MA
David Michael LeColst passed away on Friday, May 31, 2012. He was born in Lynn, MA on December 7, 1977 to Janice and Michael LeColst. David graduated from Lynn English High School in 1995 and graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1999 with a B.S. in Marine Engineering. He married
the love of his life and dearest friend, Erin Beth (Hourihan) on October 22, 2002.
David was a proud member of the Lynn Public Schools Band where he played alto, baritone and bass saxophone. He thoroughly enjoyed two sessions of S.Y.M.S. (Summer Youth Music School) at the University of New Hampshire while in high school, and won first chair in the All State Competition for saxophone. David enjoyed participating in the TV Club at Lynn English and at one point gave serious consideration to becoming a sound engineer, he had taken to it so well. However, his love of the sea won out, so he went to Mass Maritime. While working in Commercial Shipping, he traveled to more countries than can be listed here, but two of his favorite destinations were Alaska and Rome. Additionally, he made two trips to the Middle East during the build up of the Iraq war in 2003 and 2004. He loved the work and the sea; he just hated being away from his family.
David was a gifted engineer who lived and breathed engineering; he was a happy man when he was learning something or working on a project. He also enjoyed doing fine wood-working, music, computers, wind-surfing in his earlier years and boats. The joke when he was young was that one day his perfect boat would be a piece of plywood with a big, big engine on the back!
His life was forever changed when he became ill with lymphoma, a blood cancer, in late 2004. David immediately became a patient at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. His beloved wife Erin helped David to fight a long and courageous fight; she was there as his advocate and helped him every step of the way. By the end of 2006 it appeared his cancer had finally been beaten into remission after more than two years of chemotherapy and radiation. Sadly, they learned his cancer had returned just a few short weeks after their beloved daughter, Emma Culleen, was born. In January 2008 he had a successful stem cell transplant (formerly known as a bone marrow transplant). He eventually was able to return to work as an Acting Port Engineer in Charleston, SC. He came to love Charleston and was happy to be able to use his engineering skills and experience working with ships, though he no longer could "go to sea". Through an unfortunate series of events, he became gravely ill again in December 2011 and returned home to Lynn to recuperate. He fought long and hard to become healthy again, but alas, it was not to be.
His greatest joy has always been his daughter Emma. One of his fondest memories of the times after his transplant was of being in his recliner napping with young baby Emma curled up and napping on his chest. Many wonderful days last summer he would sit in the back yard for hours enjoying the birds, the flowers, and most of all, playing with and watching Emma play. She has been the light of his life and his inspiration to keep fighting toward good health.
In addition to his daughter, Emma, and his wife, Erin, David is survived by his parents Jan and Mike LeColst of Lynn, his Auntie Kathie of Manchester, NH, his Aunt Lana Douglas of Londonderry, NH, his Uncle Paul Rogers of Green Cove Springs, FL, his Aunt Deedee Dudrey of Mesa, AZ, his Uncle Michael Burke of Bradenton, FL and many cousins and second cousins. Oh, and let us not forget his dearly beloved dog Elsi. He also leaves his beloved friends Josh Polonsky of Lynn, Forster Peabody of CT, Kristina Nielson, Chris Belyea and Paul Diephaus, all of Charleston, SC. David was a brilliant and charismatic person who had many close friendships and was loved by all who knew him. To say that he will be missed is a vast understatement.
David and his entire family are extremely grateful to the wonderful doctors and nurses of Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Womens' Hospital for the excellent and compassionate care he has received for these past 9 years. In lieu of flowers, we believe David would like modest donations to be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 10:00AM in the Solimine, Landergan & Richardson Funeral Home, 67 Ocean Street, (Rt 1A) Lynn, MA 01902. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 4-8PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Robert E. "Bullet" Donahue
May 30, 1932 - May 24, 2013
Resided in Lynn, MA
Mr. Robert E. "Bullet" Donahue, age 80, of Lynn, died Friday at his home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Lois A. (Shaw) Donahue. Born in Beverly and raised in Beverly and Swampscott, he was the son of the late Leo and Elizabeth Donahue. A graduate of Swampscott High School, he lived in Swampscott for 40 years, and had resided in Lynn for the past 27 years.
Mr. Donahue served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a firefighter for the Town of Swampscott until his retirement in 1992, and was a member of the Firefighters Union. For many years, he also worked for Evans Flowers in Peabody, and was a bartender in Swampscott. Mr. Donahue enjoyed summers at his cottage at Hampton Beach. He was also an avid swimmer and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by six children; Michael Donahue and his wife Nancy of Dover, NH, Patricia Bloom and her husband Stephen of Lynnfield, Mark Donahue and his companion Jan of Salem, Kimberly Murphy and her husband Steven of Exeter, NH, John Donahue and his wife Linda of Swampscott, and David Donahue and his wife Debbie of Wakefield, RI; 12 grandchildren; Casey, Joshua, Audra, Ricka, Rachael, Sean, Keri, Amanda, Jake, Trevor, Mark and Becky; five great-grandchildren; Alex, Jaidyn, Morgyn, Tucker and Hannah; his brother; William Donahue and his wife Jean of Danvers, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Maureen DeAngelis and grandfather of the late Jenica Hardwick.
His funeral will be held on Thursday at 10AM in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 67 Ocean St. (Rt 1A), Lynn. Burial will follow in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4-8PM. Those who prefer may make donations to American Stroke Association, 300 5th Ave, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Yvonne LeFebvre Wing
April 19, 1914 - May 18, 2013
Resided in Lynn, MA
Yvonne Jeanne (LeFebvre) Wing, age 99, of Lynn, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at a local nursing home following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Earl H. Wing, and the daughter of the late Emile Henri and Lucy (Freyermouth) LeFebvre. Born in Brillon Meuse, France on April 19, 1914, she was educated in France before moving to the United States. She also attended classes at the Cobbett School on Essex Street in Lynn before becoming an American citizen in February 1949. She also attended Classical High School where she learned typing and the University of Massachusetts where she studied labor relations at the Research Center. She married
Earl as a war bride on August 21, 1956 and came to her new home in the United States on April 3, 1`946. Yvonne worked as a stitcher for twenty nine years for David H. Smith Company and retired in 1975. She and her husband enjoyed retirement by taking two months to tour Europe and a month going cross -country in the United States, including Hawaii. She was a faithful member of St. Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church in Lynn and a Charter member of the Greater Lynn Chapter #3427, American Association of Retires Persons. She was also a member and Past Officer of Elzaphan #6, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, an Honorary Life Member of Local #397 & Ledger #727 of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.
She is survived by her nieces Andree Promenschenard and her husband Daniel, and Jacqueline Cornillon and her husband Roland, all of France, five grandnieces and grand nephews, three great grand nephews and her dear friend Linda Thornton and her family of Lynn. She was the sister of the late Marcelle Nicholas
Her funeral will be held from the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN & RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt129) Lynn on Friday at 9AM, followed by services in St. Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church in Lynn at 11AM. Interment will be in Pine Grove cemetery Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visitation will be Friday from 9AM – 10:30AM.
Albena O. (Parent) Nagle
January 10, 1912 - May 28, 2013
Resided in Lynn, MA
Albena O. (Parent) Nagle 101 of Lynn, Mass died with her family by her side at the Abbott House in Lynn, Mass, on May 28, 2013 after a brief period of failing health.
Albena was born January 10, 1912, the daughter of Edward and Celanire (Caron) Parent. She was a long time resident of Farmington, NH. and a graduate of Farmington High School. She spent most of her married
life residing in Lynn, Mass.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard T. Nagle, her sons Melvin Chase and Peter Nagle, and daughter, Faye Nagle as well as her four brothers and five sisters.
She worked in several area shoe shops in Farmington. She established and ran her own dry cleaning business out of her home in Lynn and later rented rooms from two of her homes in Lynn. She enjoyed travel, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles and sewing.
Her greatest joys were her children, grand children and great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her loving and caring family, daughters, Nancy Caron of Lynn Mass, Barbara Moran of Winchester, NH, Betty Coussoule of Adams, MA, and Joyce Nagle of Gloucester and one son, Gary Nagle of Lynn, MA.
Visiting hours will be on Thursday May 30 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn. A brief service will be held in the Funeral Home on Friday, May 31, at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Albena was always doing for others and in lieu of flowers, please do an act of kindness for someone else in her memory.
The family would like to thank Albena's many caregivers over the past year with a special thank you to Union Hospital, and the team at the Abbott House in Lynn who went above and beyond during her last days.
Sanford Smith
Bolton, MA - Sanford B Smith, 74, died on September 12, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Buffalo, NY; he was a former long time resident of Westford, MA.
A graduate from Alfred University with a degree in Math and minor in Physics, he was a Member of the Blue Key Honor Society & Phi Delta Sigma fraternity. He served in the Army at the Ballistics Research Lab at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Most of his career was at Hanscom Air Force Base, Phillips Lab, retiring as Deputy Chief CIO.
He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Chelmsford, MA, as Sunday School teacher, Social Ministry, Church Council & an advocate for the Walk For Hunger. In Westford he served on the Capitol Outlay Committee & was a member of the Westford Photo Club.
He loved traveling with his family. He enjoyed outdoor activities including gardening, photography & tennis. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard T & Marjorie K Smith. He is lovingly survived by his wife Janet, his children, Tara Smith Greenhaw of Newtown, CT, Sanford Tyson Smith of Lowell, MA, and Chad M Smith of Los Angeles, CA, two grandchildren, Madeline & Mitchell Greenhaw, a sister Barbara Smith & several nieces, nephews & cousins.
Visitation at BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD, MA, Tuesday, September 18th from 4-8pm. Funeral, Wednesday September 19th at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 170 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford, MA, 01824. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either The Lewy Body Foundation. www.lbda.org or The Walk for Hunger at www.projectbread.org.
Eileen Elsden Duffy
February 16, 1924 - May 21, 2013
Resided in Peabody, MA
Eileen A. (Elsden) Duffy, age 89, of Peabody, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in a local nursing home, following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Duffy Jr., and the daughter of the late John and Mary (Cowan) Elsden.
Born in Boston, Eileen was raised in Medford, graduating from Medford High School, class of 1942. She made her home for her husband Edward and her two sons in Tewksbury for over thirty years, and later in Peabody. She also worked for her husband Dr. E.F. Duffy Optometrist's offices in Medford and Tewksbury. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, playing cards and cribbage and trips to Foxwood.
She is survived by her son Stephen E. Duffy Sr. and his wife Sue of Lynn, three grandchildren, Stephen E. Duffy Jr. and his wife Sarah of Lynn, Marc E. Duffy and Shaun Duffy, both of Peabody, as well as her daughter-in-law Janice Duffy of Peabody, several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Paul Duffy, the grandmother of the late Michael Duffy, and the sister of the late John Elsden and Alice White.
A funeral mass will be held in St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Tewksbury on Saturday at 10:00AM. Interment will be in Tewksbury Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN & RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt129) Lynn on Friday from 4:00-8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to All Care Hospice, 210 Market Street, Lynn, MA 01901
