Marie Lea (Courtemanche) Conley passed peacefully at her home in Florida at the age of 103. Lea Conley was born in Lynn and resided in Nahant for much of her life with her husband John.  She is survived by her children, Michael, Patricia, Janice and Kathleen, 10 grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren.

Service information: A funeral mass will  be held at 10 a.m. on Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas, 248 Nahant Rd, Nahant, followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Memorial visiting hours are from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17 at the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 67 Ocean St (Rt1A), Lynn. Those who prefer may make donations to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL  33760-9962 or SuncoastHospiceFoundation.org. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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James Hover of Lynn passed away on January 6, 2019. Beloved husband of Lesley (Long) Hover. Devoted father of Michael, Dylan and Dasia. Loving son of Sandra (Emory) Hover and the late David Hover. Dear brother of Susan Butler and Kathy Hardy. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and his cat and dogs.

Service information: A Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. in the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett. In lieu of flowers donations in Jim’s name may be made to: Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01907. For online guestbook and directions please visit: www.jfwardfuneralhome.com.

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Tricia A. Boyajian, age 77, of Saugus, died Friday, January 4, after a period of declining health.  She was the wife of the late Charles G. Boyajian. Born and raised in Lynn, she had lived in Saugus for the greater part of her life.  

A homemaker, Tricia was an avid reader, enjoyed water sports, and was a big Patriots fan.  She was considered a true friend by all those closest to her, and someone who would do anything for you.

She is survived by her two sons; Charles and Marianne of Saugus, and Tom and Tammy of Wilmington; two grandchildren; Nicole and Tommy of Wilmington; two sisters; Maureen Taylor of Lynn and Sheila Gaudette of Peabody; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Service information: A private service was held in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn.  Guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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Theresa M. (Penni) Alexander passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at the age of 93.

Theresa was born on April 8, 1925 to Samuel O. Penni Sr. and Francoise Breau Penni. She was a lifelong resident of Marblehead. She graduated from Marblehead High School in 1942.

After graduating she assisted her family in running a number of the Penni businesses, including the supermarket ‘Penni’s’, as well as the development of adjacent real estate. She later joined Personnel Relations Associates, a consulting practice founded by her second husband, Paul Alexander. After Mr. Alexander’s passing, she founded, with her brother Bill, The Muffin Shop, which continues to this day on Washington Street in old town Marblehead. She also worked with Jeanette Andrews at Andrews and Associates. A consistent theme in everything that she did was the great pride and enjoyment she took in doing whatever she could to make a situation or experience better for her involvement.  

Theresa enjoyed taking long walks through old town, by the beaches or around Marblehead Neck (anyone who could keep up with her was welcome and encouraged to join although it was not for the faint of heart). She traveled to Europe and Asia and made friends wherever she went.

But as much joy as she took from these activities, Theresa lived for her family. She was never happier than when sharing time with children or grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, William Cruger Jr. and wife Angela of New York, Christopher Cruger and wife Betsy of Swampscott, David Alexander and wife Dianne of Winchendon, Duane Alexander and wife Suzanne of Salem, and John Alexander and wife Gail of Beverly. She is also survived by grandchildren, Will and Emalie Cruger of Swampscott, Degelis Tufts of New York and Elyse Tufts of Marblehead. Two of her siblings, Joe Penni of Boxford, and Anne Penni Cox of Marblehead, her loving nephew, Joe Darci of Marblehead, amongst other nieces and nephews who fondly referred to her as Aunt Toni. Theresa was predeceased by her second husband, Paul Alexander, in 1982. In her latter years she was blessed to have had the tender and loving care of so many people, including but by no means limited to Amani, Olivia, Youm, Gertha, Wendy, Rhoda, and Kim.

Service information: A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, on Friday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Make A Wish Foundation (wish.org). Arrangements by EUSTIS AND CORNELL of Marblehead. To share a memory of Theresa or to offer a condolence to her family please visit www.eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com.

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LYNN — Susan Gallagher-Williams, age 71, of Lynn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Jan. 10, 2019.

Susan was born in Saugus on Feb. 4, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Marie (Nickerson) Putnam. Susan attended Lynn schools and graduated from Classical High School.

Susan worked for many years at North Shore Medical Center, Spaulding Rehab, Greater Lynn Mental Health, and Greater Lynn Senior Services.

She is predeceased by her husband Bill Williams and her son Bryan D. Swain. Susan is survived by her brother, James Putnam and his wife Stephanie of Milford, Mich.; her daughter, Candy M. Swain of Lynn; and her son, Alexander E. Laro of Largo, Fla. She also leaves 10 grandchildren, Callie M. (Ward) Spitaleri and her husband Derek, Myrissa Swain of Greensboro, N.C., Chloe and CJ Ward, Juliette, Emma, and Lydia Swain, Ariaunna Eveleth, Jailyn Laro, and Bryan Swain Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Aniyah McKeller, and many nieces and nephews.

Susan always had a smile for everyone, and forever saw the bright side of the road …  she was loved by her family and will be dearly missed.

Service information: Visitation will be held in the GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St. Lynn, on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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LYNN — Corie Ann Clemmer, 41, of Laconia, N.H., and formerly of Lynn, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 11 at her home in Laconia.

Born in Lynn on Nov. 27, 1977, she was the beloved daughter of the late Judith (Giello) Clemmer Ralston and Ralph Clemmer. Corie was the loving sister of Philip McCarthy and his wife, Anne Saturnelli of Peabody, Lynne M. (McCarthy) Morin and her husband, Jaime of Lynn, and Melanie A. (Clemmer) Joyce and her husband, Calvin of Deer Isle, Maine; the cherished aunt of Gage Morin of Lynn; and the adored niece of Dolores and Louis Torelli and Albert and June Giello, all of Peabody. Corie is also survived by many cousins and friends.

Corie graduated from Lynn Classical High School. She had a talent for, and enjoyed drawing and making crafts and beaded jewelry. She also enjoyed fixing and tinkering with items needing attention around the house, as well as caring for several cats over the years, including her favorite and surviving cat, Calie. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Taken too soon and unexpectedly, Corie was loved so much by her family and she was a good friend to so many. Despite her many difficulties and misfortunes, Corie always tried to have a bright outlook and she was always smiling. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.  

She is now — and forever will be — “Walking on Sunshine.”

Service information: Corie’s funeral will be held at the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. prior to the funeral at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Corie’s memory may be made to The Carey House, 6 Spring St., Laconia, NH 03246. To share a memory or leave online condolences, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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NAHANT — Marilyn E. (Elbel) Clausen, age 72, of Nahant, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Sunday. She was the wife of Henry G. Clausen, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Nellie Elbel. She had lived in Nahant since 1970. Marilyn was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1965. She was an active member of the Church of the Holy Name in Swampscott. She was a member of the Altar Guild and president of the Marie Joy Guild.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Rodd A. Clausen; and her sister, Kathy Elbel.  

Service information: Her visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Route 1A), Lynn. Her funeral will be on Friday at 11 a.m. in Church of the Holy Name, 60 Monument Ave., Swampscott. Burial will follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Those who prefer may make donations to Church of the Holy Name, 60 Monument Ave., Swampscott, MA 01907. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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WAKEFIELD — Mr. Robert D. Woods, age 90, formerly of Saugus, died on Sunday, Jan. 13 surrounded by his family at his home in Wakefield. He was the loving husband of Maureen C. Courtenay of Wakefield and the late Ann (Rinaldo) Woods.

Born in Tilton, N.H., he was the son of the late William and Emma (Merrill) Woods. He worked as a tile setter and mason, employed at the Boston Naval Shipyard and retired from the Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. Bob was an avid golfer, a gifted craftsman and enjoyed spending his retired years with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Woods also leaves two beloved sons, Frank Woods and his wife Kimberley of Saugus, Robert Woods Jr. and his wife Maureen of Georgetown; four cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth McCaffrey and her husband Patrick, Daniel, Katherine and Victoria Woods; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Emma McCaffrey; and his brother-in-law, Anthony Rinaldo of Westerly, R.I. He is predeceased by four sisters and two brothers.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday at 8:45 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, at 10 a.m. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to All Care Hospice, 210 Market St., Lynn, MA 01901.

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NAHANT — Dean Michael Dennis, 29 years old, of Nahant, died on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with addiction.

Dean is survived by his beloved fiancée, Amanda B. Langan; and his beautiful children, Tyler James and Emma Madeline Dennis. He was the cherished son of Leila Tanen and James Dennis, along with their spouses, Michael Curley and Brenda Supino; loving brother to Patrick and Anna Dennis, all of Swampscott. Dean is also survived by his grandparents, Michael and Madeline Tanen of Nahant and William and Jean Dennis of Swampscott, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dean was a barber at Over the Top Barbershop in Wakefield and Goodfella’s in Westbrook, Maine. He graduated from Swampscott High School in 2008 and N.E. Hair Academy in Malden in 2012.

Service information: Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, Jan. 18 at SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St., Route 1A, Lynn, from 4-8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 178 Humphrey St., Swampscott, at 11 a.m. Please meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dean M. Dennis Memorial Educational Fund to benefit Tyler James and Emma Madeline through Eastern Bank, 405 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA 01907.

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LYNN — Mary Theresa (Casey) Sawyer, age 90, of Lynn, died Tuesday in Union Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Clarence F. Sawyer, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Cahill) Casey. She came to the United States in 1961 and had lived in Chicago, Boston and Swampscott before settling in Lynn, where she had lived for many years.

Mary loved Irish music and her cats. She enjoyed baking, making fudge at Christmastime, and decorating for the holidays. She was a meticulous homemaker, and was known to spoil her husband, Clarence.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her sons, Patrick “Doc” Connelly of Florida, John Sawyer and his wife Joanne of Salem, and Scott Sawyer of Danvers; her daughters, Susan Conboy and her husband John of Alton Bay, N.H., and Patricia Corso and her husband Jude of Hampton, N.H.; five grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Langer, Jackie Morin, John Daniels and Scott Frawley; as well as four great-grandchildren, Devin, Harry, Jacob and Jacob. She was the sister of the late Paddy Casey.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Memorial visiting hours are Friday from 4-7 p.m. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LAWRENCE — William E. Johnson, age 60, of Lawrence, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 1, 2018. The cause of death is still pending.

Born in Lynn, he had lived in various towns on the North Shore. Billy was the loving son of Marian K. (Richardson) Johnson of Lynn, and the late William D. Johnson Jr. He was the brother of Debora S. Johnson and the late Patricia A. Johnson, both of whom referred to him as “Buff;” as well as his cousins and friends.  

He worked in construction, plowed snow for the City of Lynn, private customers, and his mother’s property. Billy was once a member of the Saugus River Yacht Club. He struggled to proudly achieve his goal of owning his own construction business, “Johnson Home Improvement.” Billy was an extremely hard worker, taking on difficult jobs, and a humorous true friend.

He loved cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats, but constantly repairing them caused frustrations. Billy enjoyed “The Three Stooges,” black jelly beans and his mother and sister Debbie’s deviled eggs. A six-foot, confident giant with a loving heart, he was tough around the edges but tender in the middle. His mother will sadly miss his fun messages “It’s your ‘Baby Boy.’” With love, hugs, kisses and broken hearts we say farewell to Billy till we meet again. Butterflies carried him into the arms of his Guardian Angel to fly peacefully with his sister Patti.

Service information: His memorial visitation will be held on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, show your remembrance of Billy by “Paying it forward” with love and caring deeds. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Mrs. Mary Catherine (Rice) Reichardt, age 96, of Lynn, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at the Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Henry J. Reichardt, with whom she shared 50 joyful years of marriage.

Born in Warrenpoint, Ireland, Mary was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (McCaughey) Rice, and was the sister of the late Peter J. Rice. She and her family immigrated to the United States when she was 2 years old, living in Charlestown, Chelsea, and then Lynn. She attended St. Rose of Lima School in Chelsea.

Mary worked for 26 years as a payroll clerk at General Electric in Lynn. She was an active parishioner of Holy Family Parish in Lynn, as well as a member of the Holy Family Ladies Sodality and an invaluable volunteer at the Parish’s annual Festa Italiana. Mary had a natural talent for music, especially piano, an aptitude for mathematics, and she dearly loved music, laughter, her beautiful home, and most of all her family.

Mary is survived by her beloved daughter, Susan Reichardt of Barrington, R.I.; her sister, Dympna T. (Rice) Adams of South Weymouth; her first cousins, Brendan McClory, Catherine (McClory) O’Connor, Eamonn McClory, and Gerard McClory; and nine nieces and nephews, Anthony Adams, Cheryl Adams, Suzanne Demins, Carol Gymerili, Jackie Jung, Nancy Martin, Richard Martin and James Reichardt and Louise Simmons.

Service information: A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 26 Bessom St., Lynn. Visitation will be prior to Mass in Holy Family from 9:30-11 a.m. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Arrangements are under the direction of the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to Catholic Charities. Directions and a guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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DANVERS — Arlene R. Youngstead, 69 years, of Danvers and formerly of Lynn and Arizona, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a long illness.

She was born in Lynn, the daughter of the late Oscar and Rita (Nelson) Youngstead. She was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. She most recently lived in Danvers.

Several years ago she was told she had only a few months to live with lung cancer and she defied all odds and survived for 17 years. She was a member of the East Baptist Church of Lynn and a religious person who read inspirational books. She loved the poem “Footprints.” She enjoyed crocheting and going on trips to Foxwoods, most of all she loved being a nana. She was employed as a CNA at Union Hospital.

She is survived by her two daughters, Arlene DeMattia and her late husband Charles DeMattia Jr. of Lynn, Paulette Canatselos and her late husband George Canaselos of Rochester, N.H.; her grandchildren, Krystal Vacketta and her husband Brandon of Danvers, Amanda DeMattia of Arizona, Stacey DeMattia of Lynn, Nickolette Canatselos of Salem,  Georgina Canatselos of New Hampshire, and Ace Stanley of New Hampshire. She leaves 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters, Joan Halfrey and her husband Al of Arizona, Barbara Moulison of Lynn; and a brother, Walter Youngstead and his wife Carol of North Carolina. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Service information: Her wake and memorial services are on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Dante Scuzzarella, age 82, of Lynn, died Tuesday at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine “Gerry” (Carroll) Scuzzarella, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in Boston and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late Ignazio and Angelina (Amorelle) Scuzzarella. He had lived in Lynn for the greater part of his life.

Dante served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, stationed on the USS Ticonderoga. He was a union carpenter with the Local 327, formerly Local 33, for 40 years until his retirement in 1998. His greatest joy came from time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Gerry, he is survived by three sons, Mark Scuzzarella and his wife Sheriann of Franklin, John Scuzzarella and his wife Terry of Quincy, and Paul Scuzzarella and his wife Michelle of Guilderland, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren, Janey, Mitchell, Annie, Natalie, Jaclyn, Evlyn, Grace, Dante, Gianna and Michael; his sister, Angelina Bryson of Florida; his brother, Dino Scuzzarella of Revere; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph, Nunzio, Frank and Victor Scuzzarella, Filomena Miano and Grace DeBenedetto.  

Service information: His visitation will be held on Friday from 9-10 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNNFIELD — Howard M. Taylor, of Lynnfield and formerly a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away in the Sunrise of Lynnfield on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 at the age of 99.

Born in Lynn on June 2, 1919, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Ash) Taylor. Howard was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1937.

Howard worked for many years as an automotive mechanic for Beacon Chevrolet.

Howard is survived by his son, Kent Taylor of Sutton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Shirley M. (Robinson) Taylor and his son, the late Kerry Taylor.

Service information: A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the Pine Grove Cemetery, 145 Boston St., Lynn. Relatives and friends are invited to gather in the main gate entrance at 9:45 a.m. To share a memory or leave online condolences, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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Deborah N. Perruzzi, 84, wife of the late Richard Perruzzi of Gloucester passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at Addison Gilbert Hospital.

She was born in Lynn on Sept. 29, 1934, daughter of the late George W. Nute and Reitha (Whitehead) Nute. Debbie was a graduate of Lynn English High School.

After graduating she worked in Boston in the banking field then at Salem Hospital in administration, after moving from Peabody to Gloucester in 1972 she helped found PMS with her husband and was the office manager until her retirement.

She loved telling stories of her childhood growing up in Lynn during the depression; her youth spent at summer camp and her teenage years as a camp counselor. She was an accomplished swimmer and diver having excelled at the sport and was on track to go to the Olympic Games until a diving injury ended her hopes.

She delighted in reliving her days as a teenager working at Liggets drugstore where she met the love of her life, Dick. They married on March 24, 1956 and were inseparable until his passing in July 2018, which broke her heart.

She enjoyed traveling to her favorite gambling spot, Mohegan Sun, with her husband and daughter and Saturday morning breakfasts with her family at Lobsta Land and Lees as well as Friday lunch at the Pilot House.

She cherished family vacations to Disney World and weekend trips to Maine to visit cousins Bob and Barbara Perruzzi.

Blessed with the gift of gab she would talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime about anything. Dick often joked she could talk the white off rice! She loved talking politics and would strike up a debate or discussion with anyone — prompting her family to lightheartedly invoke the “no politics rule.” She was adamant about voting every election and insisted on going as early as possible to the polls.

She took great joy in her husband’s passion for exotic cars and particularly liked being driven in his Bentley likening herself to Ms. Daisy.

Affectionately dubbed “Mema” by her grandson Sam it was a moniker that would stick and soon she was everyone’s Mema. She was enormously proud of her grandsons who she affectionately referred to as “my boys” and took great pleasure in watching them play football, basketball and baseball. She was an accomplished woman of many talents. Everyone’s life was touched and brightened by Mema, her compassion, kindness, generosity, sense of humor and zest for life will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends.

Deborah is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Favaloro and her husband Sam (her favorite son-in-law) of Gloucester; sons, Scott Perruzzi and his wife Debra and Dayne Perruzzi, all of Gloucester; four grandchildren, Sam Favaloro, Tyler Favaloro, Andrew (Aj) Perruzzi and Marae Perruzzi; great-granddaughter, Arielle Richardson; step-granddaughters, Brianna and Nicole Gerrior; step grandson, Chase Lakeman; her brother-in-law, Ken Perruzzi and his wife Shirley of South Carolina, and nephew, Roy Perruzzi of Connecticut, “second daughter” Robin Briand, grand puppies, Sydney, Molly, Lola, Penny, Toby and Georgie, as well as many nieces, nephew, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her parents, and mother and father-in-law, Carmen and Esther Perruzzi, brother David W. Nute, special niece Dale Perruzzi, nephew Ronnie Nute, uncle Charles Nute and wife Gertrude, aunt Louise Parkhurst and uncle John Whitehead and wife Louise, as well as step-grandson, Stephen Gerrior, USMC.

Service information: In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 24 at Cruiseport Gloucester from 12-3 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Cape Ann Animal Aid Association, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Arrangements are by the GREELY Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester, MA 01930. For online condolences, please visit www.greelyfuneralhome.com.

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LYNNFIELD — Grayce Margaret Kushmerek, age 70, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at her residence.

Born in Lynn on Dec. 18, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John Alexander and Anne (Calder) Dick. Grayce was raised throughout New England. She had attended UMass Amherst, Salem State College, and ultimately received her bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College. She later received her Master’s Degree in Education from Salem State College.

Grayce had first gone to work as the director of Public Relations at Beverly Hospital before making the decision to stay at home and raise her family for a number of years. She ultimately found her way back to teaching and taught computer technology at Lynnfield Middle School for many years until her retirement.

She had a passion for arts and crafts and loved animals; most especially dogs. She was a dedicated member of the Centre Congregational Church in Lynnfield and enjoyed traveling, particularly one very memorable trip to Italy and a family trip to Disney World.

She was the mother of Kristin A. Devlin and her husband James of Tewksbury and Adam J. Kushmerek and his wife Courtney of Billerica. She was the sister of John Dick and his wife Judith of Salem. She was the grandmother of Alexis Grayce Devlin and had another granddaughter on the way. She is also survived by her niece, Jennifer McNeil and her nephew, Jeremy Dick.

Service information: Her memorial service will be held in the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield, on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A private interment will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn. Arrangements in the care of the McDONALD Funeral Home, Wakefield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield, MA 01940 or to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.

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Robert Wesley Randall, born Feb. 21, 1966, died Jan. 11, 2019, from cardiac arrest in his sleep at home.

Son of the late Judith McCormack and Gilbert Randall, he is survived by his longtime domestic partner, Maureen Sullivan; his stepfather, Robert McCormack; son, Robert Lawless; siblings, Cheryl Lawless, Alan Randall, James Randall, Holly Randall; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was employed many years as a warehouse worker at Solomon Metals, Inc. in Lynn and retired in 2017. He spent his remaining time as an advocate for fair housing rights in the community and was a devoted member of Lynn United For Change.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in his name to Lynn United For Change, 112 Exchange St., Lynn, MA 01901.

Service information: A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at Old Tyme Italian Restaurant, 612 Boston, St., Lynn, from 4-7 p.m. for friends and family.

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LYNNFIELD — Mr. Arthur P. Sakellson, age 87, of Lynnfield, died on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at Salem Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Constance G. “Connie” (Coulouras) Sakellson, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Pericles and Maria (Nearkou) Sakellson. He attended Lynn schools and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1949. He also earned a bachelor’s degree from Salem State College.

Arthur was a math teacher for 33 years in the Lynn School System, most recently at Lynn English High School where he taught until his retirement in 1995. He had also served for many years in the Massachusetts National Guard.

A lifelong member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lynn, he was a member of the church’s choir and a volunteer at the Parish’s Annual Festival. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, cooking and playing chess, as well as attending the Lynnfield Senior Center, and traveling with his wife throughout the United States and Europe.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister, Catherine Laberis and her late husband James of Peabody; a brother, William Sakellson and his wife Muriel of Peabody; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. in St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center Roman W. DeSanctis MD Legacy Fund for Cardiac Division Excellence at Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 South Common St., Lynn, MA 01902, or to a charity of your choice. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Mrs. Claire T. (McIsaac) Monks, age 89, of Lynn, died on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William Monks, who predeceased her in 1972.

Born in Lynn in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ernest McIsaac and the late Irene (Vient) (McIsaac) Montieth. She was raised in Lynn, attended St. Mary’s School and Girl’s High School from grades 1-12 and has been a lifelong resident of Lynn.

Claire worked as a payroll clerk at General Electric for many years and was a member of IUE-CWA, Local 201. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and needlepoint and would often make mittens and other items for her family and school children in need. She loved camping at Silver Sands Camp Ground with her family and following her retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her girlfriends, taking trips to Hawaii, Europe and other places around the world. Claire was a resident of Kings Beach Towers and was active in many of their social activities and groups. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by those who knew her best.

Claire is survived by her children, Susan Howard and her husband Edward of Lynn, Steven Monks and his wife Kim of Arundel, Maine, Thomas Monks and his wife Julie of Lynn and Tim Monks and his wife Jean of Lynn; her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her many nieces, nephews and close friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sister Irene.

Service information: A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Memorial visitation will be on Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire’s memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org/donate. Directions and online guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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