LYNN — Mr. Wayne Grey, age 83, of Lynn, died peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Boston Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jeannette (Titus) Grey.

Born and raised in Joplin, Mo., he was the son of the late Duane and Mary (Hargrove) Grey. He had lived in Lynn for the past 30 years.

Wayne had worked for many years for Harbor Auto as a parts expeditor. He had previously worked for the Bane Nursing Centers in maintenance.

Wayne was an active parishioner of the First Lutheran Church in Lynn. He also enjoyed fishing, golf and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

Wayne is survived by his children, Tracey Nyman and her husband David of Beverly, Jim Moffett and his wife Deb of Newmarket, N.H., Norm Moffett and his wife Deb of Woodbridge, Va., Diana Wells and her partner Peter Cowden of Marblehead and Wayne “Sonny” Grey Jr. of Missouri; a daughter-in-law, Lisa P. Moffett, wife of John; a son-in-law, Brad Kincade, husband of Yvonne; a sister, Marguerite Grey of Missouri; a brother, Thomas Grey of Kentucky; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late John Moffett and Yvonne Kincade, and the brother of the late Duane, William and Steven Grey, and Jean Whited.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church, 280 Broadway, Lynn. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Route 1A), Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wayne’s name may be made to First Lutheran Church, 280 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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MARBLEHEAD — Florence Helen Hannaway, of Marblehead, died peacefully on June 29, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home in Manhattan Beach, Calif. She was 90 years old, and died of natural causes.

Florence was born Dec. 28, 1928 in Lynn, one of six children of Blanche and Boleslaw Klejna. Her father worked at the Lynn Item. Florence studied at Burdett College and then she worked at the General Electric facility in Lynn. Tall, slim with a brilliant smile, she also worked as a model.

A devoted golfer, Flo met the love of her life, Francis Hannaway, at the Happy Valley Golf Club. This was the beginning of a shared passion for each other and the game of golf. They were married in 1956, and for the next 50 years she managed her husband’s dental practice in Lynn while raising three children. Her warm personality endeared her to so many. She was a natural organizer and connector in her community, Star of the Sea Church, and Salem Country Club. She made intricate rugs, embroidery, and hosted legendary Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings for family and friends.

An avid sports fan, she followed the Red Sox and Patriots with enthusiasm. She was not shy about coaching from the sidelines. Known for her tireless energy, Florence always had time for others. She had a naturally generous heart and wise mind, and she was loved and adored by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was a great mother, dedicated spouse and engaged citizen.

In addition to Francis, her husband of 63 years, she is survived by her daughter, Paula Hannaway Crown and her son-in-law James Crown of Chicago, her daughter, Patricia Hannaway of Norwich, Vt.; her son, Sean Hannaway and her daughter-in-law Kathleen Hannaway of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; and six grandchildren, Torie, Hayley, Wm. Andrew and Summer Crown, and Ella and William Hannaway.  She is also survived by her sister, Blanche Marquis of Mystic, Conn., and Helen Cantwell of Danvers. 

Service information: To celebrate her life, there will be a wake Monday, July 8 from 4-8 p.m. at EUSTIS & CORNELL Funeral Home at 142 Elm St. in Marblehead. On Tuesday, July 9 at 12:15 p.m., there will be a Mass held at Star of the Sea, 85 Atlantic Ave., in Marblehead. Interment will be at Waterside Cemetery immediately after the Mass. To share a memory or leave online condolences, please visit eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com. Her family welcomes all friends and relatives at a reception at Salem Country Club at 133 Forest St. in Peabody to celebrate the life of Florence Hannaway. The reception will be 2:30-7 p.m. that afternoon. Her spirit lives on in all of us.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or The Jimmy Fund.

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On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, Sharon (Beaupre) Boucher, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, passed away at the age of 62 surrounded by her family. 

Born on Jan. 30, 1957 to William and Norma (Cooper) Beaupre, Sharon grew up and attended school in Lynn. She graduated from Lynn English High School in 1975. She went on to become a legal transcriptionist for her father’s business and later on worked in numerous secretarial jobs. 

On May 19, 1978, Sharon married her husband, Robert (Bob) Boucher, and together they raised three children in Farmington, N.H.

Sharon enjoyed camping with her family and friends, attending ice skating shows with her mother and sister, as well as concerts with her daughters and sister. Sharon loved playing the piano, word games, painting and spending time with her family.

Sharon was predeceased by her mother Norma in 2015. She is survived by her husband, Bob; her daughter, Nina Katkin and husband Marcus; her son, Adam and fiancée Marina, her daughter, Brianna; her two grandchildren, Averie and Piper Katkin; her father, William Beaupre; her sister, Brenda (Beaupre) Nadeau and husband Gerry; her sister-in-law, Diane (Boucher) Nadeau and husband Ken; and her brothers-in-law Donny Boucher and wife Maureen, and Alan Boucher; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Sharon will always be remembered for her wit, sarcasm and sense of humor. Sharon was always quick with a comeback that nobody was expecting. She truly knew how to make people laugh and was always the life of the party. 

Service information: Cremation is under the care of R.M. EDGERLY & SON Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, Sharon has requested donations to the American Diabetes Association.

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LYNN — Raymond J. Chasse, resident of Lynn, previously of Danvers, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. 

Born in Lynn on Nov. 27, 1960, Raymond was the devoted son of the late Raymond J. Chasse and Patricia A. (Merrick) Chasse.

He was the loving father of Trevor and Ryan Chasse of Danvers; the beloved brother of Pamela A. Carroll of Brookline, Russell Chasse of Lynn, Richard J. Chasse of Belmont, Paul A. Chasse of Burlington, Patrick A. Chasse of Salem and Peter A. Chasse of Lynn; Raymond is also survived by his many nieces and nephews; and his former spouse, Karen Chasse of Danvers.

Born and educated in Lynn. Ray’s kind and loving heart, positivity, encouragement, words of love, faith and perseverance touched many of our lives. Today the earth lost a wonderful man and heaven gained a beautiful spirit. 

Service information: Visiting hours will be held at CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. His funeral will be from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in Saint Pius V Church at 10 a.m. The Interment of Raymond will be private and under the care of the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations made in Raymond’s honor to the charity of your choice. To share any memories and thoughts or condolences please visit the online memorial and obituary at www.CuffeMcGinn.com.

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DANVERS — Marietta (Messina) Jezowski, 84, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Esther (Corbagli) and Santo (Sam) Messina.

Marietta was a lifelong resident of Lynn. She graduated from Lynn Classical, worked as a secretary at General Electric, and after raising her family, worked at Supreme Bakery in Lynn.

Marietta was a devout catholic who devoted her time to the church. She was a former communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Parish where she was a member of the Ladies Sodality. She was also a former communicant of St. Michael’s Parish and then St. Mary’s Parish of Lynn. She met and married Teddy on Sept. 1, 1956 and settled in Lynn where they raised their six children.

She loved playing cards, kitty whist, UNO and belonged to a weekly bowling league. She enjoyed meeting her friends several times a week for coffee at Honeydew. She also loved the beach and watching the sunset. Family was everything to Marietta, planning get togethers, Sunday dinners and spoiling her grandchildren.

For the past seven years, she lived at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield. She participated in many activities, games, bingo, crafts, excursions around the North Shore and attended church at Our Lady of Assumption.

She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore (“Teddy”) Jezowski with whom she shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by her six children and their spouses, Paul and his wife Roann of San Carlos, Calif., Mark and Lori Wilson of Merrimac, Judy Strauss and her husband Frank of Hull, John and his wife Stacy Moore of Byfield, Ann of Middleton, and Mary Cassidy and her husband Kevin of Beverly. She was the devoted “nannie” of Nicole and Justin Strauss, Maddy and Shane Cassidy and Grace and Chen Jezowski. She was the loving sister of Joseph and his wife, Marjorie of Lynn, Cathy of Melbourne, Florida and the late Roseann Messina. She was also the niece of Josephine (Dolly) Pasquale of Lynn and the late Rose Corbagli, and the granddaughter of the late Anna and Luigi Corbagli.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Solimine Funeral Home 426 Broadway (RTE129), Lynn followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m.

Donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association or the Kaplan Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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NAPLES, Fla. — On July 2nd, the Brothers Dwyer, originally from Saugus, were reunited for eternity. Theodore (Ted) Dwyer leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Cynthia (Anderson). He is also survived by his children; Deborah Dwyer and her partner Charles Vitale of Saugus, Laura Angus and her husband Scott of Haverhill and Michael of Lawrence. Ted was supremely proud of his grandsons; Matthew Angus and his wife Paulina of Buxton, Maine, Douglas and Nathan Angus of Haverhill. His greatest and most recent blessings are his great-grandchildren; Kenleigh and Garrett Angus of Buxton, Maine. All recently spent time with “Gramps” at his home in Naples. Ted will be dearly missed by cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and many extended “family” members.

Ted was born April 5, 1938 in Saugus to the late Earl Herbert and Natalie (Brierley) Dwyer. He is predeceased by his brothers; Dave, Danny and Tommy. He graduated from Saugus High in 1955 then Northeastern University. He began his career at Raytheon then worked for the Town of Saugus. Ted, along with Dick Otte, founded Otte & Dwyer, Inc. Land Surveyors, March 17, 1969. The company, still operated by family, just celebrated 50 years in business. Besides being a dedicated family man and leader in his field, he will be remembered for many hours dedicated to the Town of Saugus, Saugus Youth, Demolay/Rainbow, Camp Fire USA, Cliftondale United Methodist Church, Rotary and Route One Business Association. Ted was a fraternal member of Saugus Masons. His quiet and thoughtful advice as well as his keen sense of humor will certainly be missed.

Service information: A memorial service will take place late summer at Camp Hedding, N.H., where generations of the family grew up and many still reside. Donations in his memory can be made to Grace Place for Children and Families, 4300 21st Avenue SW, Naples Fla.,  34116.

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M. Alliene (Robinson) Hezekiah, 95, a longtime resident of Kings Lynne, (formerly known as America Park), died at home surrounded by family on June 13, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Oliver “Joe” Hezekiah with whom she shared nearly 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Born on July 12, 1923 in Winnemucca, NV, she was the daughter of the late Stuart Robinson and the late Maude Alliene Robinson, and was lovingly raised by Frances Robinson due to the loss of her mother at childbirth.

In her youth, Alliene was both an accomplished musician and a well-rounded athlete. She was a trombonist in the Winnemucca Town Band, played the piano, and was a member of her high school’s softball, volleyball, and synchronized swimming teams.

A fun-loving free spirit all her life, Alliene was an enthusiastic boxing and rodeo fan, and enjoyed gardening, camping, crafting, and the occasional casino excursion. Also active in community affairs, she served as a board member of the Kings Lynne Residents Council for many years. Before retiring in 1985, she was employed by General Electric as a Secretary and Shipping Clerk in the Aircraft Engine Group of the Riverworks Plant for twelve years.

She is survived by her children, Alan Hezekiah and wife, Alaina Keyes, Joyce Hezekiah, Midge Hezekiah, Chuck Hezekiah and husband, Derek Price; her grandchildren, Taidgh McClory and wife, Lynne McClory, DVM, Rachel Hezekiah and wife, Jessica Yurkofsky, Rosalie Hezekiah, DVM, and husband, Ryan Herrick, and Bianca Hezekiah; her great-grandchildren, Kye, Davin, and Estelle McClory; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Service information: Relatives and friends are cordially invited to join in the celebration of Alliene’s life on Friday, July 12, 2 p.m., at the Kings Lynne Community Building. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations made in her memory to the Kings Lynne Residents Council, Inc., 30 Kingswood Circle, Lynn, 01905. Arrangements under the direction of the Solimine Funeral Homes 426 Broadway (RTE129), Lynn. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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SANFORD, Maine — Barbara J. Young, 86, of Sanford, passed peacefully at her Estes Lake home surrounded by her family. 

Barbara was born on June 16, 1933 to Howard and Susan (Gillian) Brown in Lynn. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and Lynn Hospital School of Nursing.

Barbara married the love of her life, Joseph “Bob” Young in 1957. Together they raised five children. Barbara and Bob enjoyed many travels together including annual family trips to Cape Cod and summer vacations at Little Sebago Lake in Gray, Maine. She loved to play Let It Ride at the casinos in Connecticut and Las Vegas.

Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her beloved girls and her pride and joy, her only son. 

Barbara took great pride in her nursing career from her days in nursing school where she made many lifetime friends to the pinnacle of her career as the nurse manager of the Endoscopy unit at Melrose Wakefield Hospital in Massachusetts which she designed, implemented and efficiently ran until her retirement. She was overjoyed to see her legacy continue as two of her granddaughters followed her path and became nurses.

Barbara lived most of her life in Lynn, moving to Sanford, Maine, prior to her retirement. She spent 10 years as a “snowbird” summering in Maine and spending winters in Margate, Fla. Her compound on Estes Lake was a gathering spot for her large and extended family and circle of friends. She welcomed all with her big smile and twinkling blue eyes.

Barbara is predeceased by her loving husband, her parents, siblings Robert, Richard and Warren Brown and Mary “Mae” MacDonald, granddaughter, Amy Ring and nephews Mark and David Brown.

She is survived by her children and their spouses Christine and Daniel Bresnahan, Patti and Ronald Thibeault, Mary Sue and Chuck Ring, Tom and Valerie Young and Nancy and DJ Thornell. She leaves 11 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Service information: Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, located at 29 Winter Street in Sanford. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life from 12-3: p.m. on Saturday, July 13 at Above and Beyond Catering at the Sanford Town Club located on the top floor of the Sanford Trust Building on the corner of Washington and Main Streets in Sanford.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or online at www.dav.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.

To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.

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LYNN — Michael J. Melanson, 59, of Lynn, formerly of Beverly, passed away, Monday, July 1, after a long illness. Michael was the son of Jean M. (Pignato) Melanson of Beverly and the late John E. Melanson; the father of Kris Melanson, Joshua Melanson and his wife, Molly, and Erick Melanson, all of Beverly; and the brother of Charlene Casey and her husband, John of New Hampshire and Doug Melanson of Lynn. He is also survived by the love of his life for the past 24 years, Mickey Nobile of Lynn, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, and also his two best four legged friends, his dogs, Sam and Mookie. 

Born in Stoneham and raised in Beverly, Mike was a graduate of Patton Vocational High School in Beverly with the Class of 1977. He worked a lifelong career as a printer. He loved his Boston sports teams, especially the Patriots and Red Sox and rarely missed watching the games. He loved life, enjoyed throwing big 4th of July parties, inviting his entire family, friends and loved ones. He was dearly loved, and will be missed by all.

Service Information: Visiting hours will be held at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Thursday, July 11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 4 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 or via www.cancer.org. To share a memory or leave online condolences, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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Richard W. Schmeltz, age 86 of Lynn, died peacefully at his home, with his family at his side, on Friday July 5, 2019. He was the husband of the late Mary (Willford) Schmeltz, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Born and raised in New York, he was the son of the late Francis and Rose (Beck) Schmeltz. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean War. During his time in the service he met his future wife, while on leave in Boston, after they wed they settled in Lynn.

Many years ago, Richard had worked at the Charlestown Naval Shipyard. He was a member of the DAV Chapter 84, Salem. He enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, playing cards with his friends, and trips to Foxwoods.

Richard is survived by four daughters; Gail Bresnahan and her husband Jim, Linda Tague and her husband Brenden, Ann Kurth, and Jean Hogan, as well as eight grandchildren, and four great -grandchildren.

Service information: A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Solimine Funeral Homes 426 Broadway (RTE129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Memorial Visitation 12-2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to DAV Chapter 84, 95 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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CAMBRIDGE — Jack Kline, 94, of Cambridge, formerly of Concord and Lynn, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Jack was born in 1924 in Lynn to Samuel and Sarah Kline. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and obtained a B.S. in engineering from Tufts University and M.S. in physics from Harvard University. He was married to Carol (Sirvetz) Kline for over 73 years. He served as president of Hyletronics Corporation for 30 years, a company he co-founded with Marshall Sirvetz. Jack was a renaissance man: he would frequently recite poetry, sing Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, and travel to Italy. He had an eye for Middle Eastern artifacts and antique Chinese furniture, while an adventurous palate led him and his family to Cantonese restaurants nearly every Saturday evening. He was an accomplished ballroom dancer and swam laps in the cold Atlantic waters at his summer home in Friendship, Maine.

Jack is survived by his wife Carol Kline, his children Jennie, Matthew and Sarah Kline, his son-in-law Tom Shapiro, his grandchildren Kathy, Elizabeth, Gabriel and Jacob Kline and Justine, Benjamin and Samuel Shapiro-Kline, his brother Arnold Kline and sister-in-law Maria Kline, his great-grandchildren Lucy, Emile, Jasper and Penelope, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter Emily Kline, his brother and sister, Hyman and Florence Kline, and his brother-in-law, Marshall Sirvetz. He was a man of integrity and was devoted to his family. He will be missed by all.

Service information: Jack Kline’s funeral service will be held on Monday, July 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Longy School of Music of Bard College, Attention: El Sistema, 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or on the Longy website https://longy.edu/giving/, select “Make a Gift” tab on the right and select “Sistema Side-by-Side Program” for the Designation. Words of condolence are welcomed at www.stanetskybrookline.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Stanetsky Memorial Chapels.

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LYNN — Paula Gail (Slepoy) Stiles, 71 of Lynn, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Paula was known for her infectious laugh, delicious home cooking, and kindness to all. She was a devoted and enthusiastic mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend. Paula spent much of her life working for employment services for 29 years, and was passionate about her work of helping people. She loved traveling, and cherished her weekend trips to Maine in the summer. Paula was devoted to her faith.

She was the daughter of Henry C. Slepoy and Dora P. (Martino) Slepoy. She leaves behind her husband David T. Stiles Jr, sons David T. Stiles III and his wife Shae of Lynn and Matthew Timothy Stiles of Lynn, and grandchildren Ashley Stiles and Ava Stiles of Lynn. She is also survived by her eight siblings and their spouses: Henry C. Slepoy and his wife Laurie, Pamela M. Christiansen, Lawrence F. Slepoy and wife Tricia, Stanley J. Slepoy and his longtime companion Dawn, Penny A. Louf and her husband Kenny, Mark H. Slepoy and his wife Valerie, Victor A. Slepoy and his wife Alyce, and Patti A. Kane and her husband Joseph Kane. Paula had many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces nephews, in addition to dear friends that were like family to her.

Service information: Visiting hours will be held at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 10-1 p.m. Her funeral will be at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home. There will be a prayer service at 1:00 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Lieu of flowers, Paula asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society to support research. To share any memories and thoughts of condolences please visit the online memorial and Obituary at www.CuffeMcGinn.com.

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PEABODY — Barbara A. (Efenecy) Rubano, 85, of Peabody, died peacefully on Friday afternoon at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the devoted wife of the late Robert T. Rubano, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Blanche (Sadowski) Efenecy. She was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Classical High School.  During high school, Barbara loved swimming, in which she excelled. She has lived in Peabody for the past 60 years.

Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She enjoyed entertaining and hosting many social gatherings at her home over the years. She was a kind and generous grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren Thomas, Nicole and Ashlee, and sharing in all of their endeavors. In addition to her beautiful grandchildren, she was blessed with two great-grandsons, Roby and Mason. 

Barbara was an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling to Florida and Aruba where she loved spending time with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Robert Yates; her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Michelle Rubano, all of Peabody; her brother, Michael Efenecy of Guilford, Conn.; her three grandchildren, Thomas and Nicole Rubano and Ashlee Yates; her two great-grandchildren, Roby Carney Rubano and Mason McCarthy; and by many special nieces and nephews; and her dear and best friend, Conrad Correnti of Salem, with whom she shared many wonderful years together. She was predeceased by her sister, Roberta Efenecy.  

Service information: Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the CONWAY, CAHILL-BRODEUR Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, and her funeral service will be on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. Barbara volunteered for many years for the North Shore Cancer Walk so if desired, expressions of sympathy can be made in her name to the North Shore Cancer Walk c/o Development Office, 81 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970. For directions and online obituary, visit www.ccbfuneral.com.

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LYNN — Mrs. Elinor M. (Scanlon) Carroll, a lifelong Lynn resident, died on July 7, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Carroll.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth M. (Hyde) Scanlon, and graduated from Lynn Classical High School. During WWII she worked at the West Lynn GE.

Elinor was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s Church. She and Joseph enjoyed ballroom dancing and were both active in the Pine Hill Little League. Elinor’s greatest joy was to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Elinor is survived by her children, Michael T. Carroll and his wife Linda of Clifton Park, N.Y., John “Jack” J. Carroll and his wife Susan of Lynn and Colleen M. Bertolino and her husband Leo of Peabody; and she also leaves a brother, retired Lynn Firefighter John “Jack” Scanlon of Lynn; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Claire McCulley and Mary DeRoo and cousin of the late William Collins.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on July 12 at 9:30 a.m. from the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lynn, at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours on July 11 from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Residents Council Fund at Hathorne Hill Center, 15 Kirkbride Drive, Danvers, MA 01923 in Elinor’s honor. To share a memory or to leave an online condolence please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN — Thaddeus W. “Ted” Ukleja, age 88, of Lynn, died Friday in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Judith A. (Lamont) Ukleja, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. 

A lifelong Lynn resident, he was the son of the late Albert and Sophie (Szarek) Ukleja. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Boys High School, Class of 1948, attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed the GE Apprentice Course.

Ted proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a planner for General Electric in Lynn for 44 years until his retirement in 1995. He was a dedicated Boston sports fan.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by three children, Mark Ukleja and his wife Kristin, Karen Ukleja, and Eric Ukleja and his fiancée Shari Pataky; and three grandchildren, Emma, Samuel and Jack Ukleja, all of Virginia; his sister, Mary Ballard; his brother, Stanley Ukleja; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Jane Cwalina.

Service information: At the request of the family, private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814. Guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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PEABODY — Alexander H. Ragucci, age 81, of Peabody, died Sunday in a local nursing home after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of the late Charles A. Ragucci Sr. and Phyllis (Filadoro) Ragucci. 

Born and raised in Everett, he had lived in Lynn for many years, and attended Lynn schools.

Alexander was head custodian at Lynnfield High School for 30 years until his retirement. He was an animal lover and was a supporter of the ASPCA, the Doris Day Foundation, and various other animal and wildlife charities. He also enjoyed playing cards, walking and working around the house.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Margaret Greene, Charles A. Ragucci Jr., Lucille Pendleton, Ida

Flynn, Donna Woodbury, Nicholas Ragucci Sr., and Robert Ragucci; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Gloria Persia, Anthony Ragucci Sr., Henry Ragucci and Camille Canney.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9-11 a.m., prior to the funeral. Those who prefer may make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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Alonzo Hawkins (1953-2019) has resided in Lynn for the majority of his life. He is survived by his mother, Pearlie Hawkins; his brothers, Fred Walker and Terrell Hawkins; his sisters, Linda Hawkins, Marilyn Hawkins and Diane Cunningham. His children, Al Tobin, Jessica Hawkins, Ella Hawkins and Tricia Tobin. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Service information: Funeral arrangements are at Bethel AME Church, 72 Silsbee St., Lynn, MA 01901. Viewing is at 10 a.m., funeral immediately after.

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LYNN — Earline L. Jensen, age 90, of Lynn, died unexpectedly Sunday at Salem Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas G. Jensen, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Louise (Hart) Castle. She attended Lynn schools. As a young woman she was employed in several area shoe shops and the Donut Shop in Central Square. Earline enjoyed sewing, crafts, painting and playing the organ. She loved spending time with her family and friends. 

She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Linda M. and Dennis Floyd of Peabody, Elaine M. and Vic Scalona of The Villages, Fla., Catherine L. and Kenneth Harvey of Tallahassee, Fla.; one sister, Marilyn Tansey of Lynn; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Donna Osborne and grandmother of the late Daniel Harvey. 

Service information: Visiting hours will be held at the PARKER Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St., Lynn, on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Please make memorial donations in Earline’s name to Life Care of the North Shore Activities Department, 111 Birch St., Lyn, MA  01902. Guest book at parkermemorialfunealhome.com.

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MARBLEHEAD — Lucy A. (Leonardi) Coppola, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019 at the age of 93. She was the loving wife for 68 years to James E. Coppola, who predeceased her. 

The daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Salvatore and Concetta Leonardi, sister to the late Joseph A. Leonardi, Mary R. (Leonardi) Cataldo and Francis (Leonardi) Giuffrida, she was born in Lawrence and raised in Lynn. After graduating from Lynn English High School she attended the Kathleen Dell School in Brookline and worked at a prominent radio station in Boston. 

Mrs. Coppola was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Marblehead and contributed her time and energy to many church committees and functions. She was an excellent cook and loved preparing Italian dishes for her family. In addition to cooking, her talents included playing the piano, calligraphy, gardening and flower arranging where she collected numerous blue ribbons at the Topsfield Fair. She enjoyed the warm climate of Sarasota, Fla., where she and her husband shared a winter home for 25 years. But most of all she cherished the time she spent with her husband and large family.

She was a devoted mother to her children: James Jr. (Janet) of Marblehead, Joseph (Nancy) of LaCrosse, Wis., Rosemary (Edmund) of Holliston, and Thomas of Marblehead; to her grandchildren: John, Lauren (Thomas) Kayola, David (Elizabeth), Leah, Daniel (Kathryn), Elizabeth, James (Molly), Matthew (Anastasia), Peter (Laura), Anna, Colleen (Philip) Gawrys, Claire, James (Laura), Lucie, Angela, Samantha and Roseanna; to her 10 great-grandchildren: Emily, John, Meghan, Molly, Dennis, James, Hazel, Lucy, Nevaeh, Thomas, Henry; and to her many nieces and nephews.  

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Route 1A), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Marblehead. Burial will follow in Star of the Sea Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, 85 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA 01945 and to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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SWAMPSCOTT — Phyllis Darling White, of Swampscott, on the evening of Monday, June 24, 2019, with family by her side, in the home that she grew up in. 

Loving mother of Christie Mills White, West Milton, Vt., George Roland White Jr. (deceased), Palos Verdes,Calif., Steven Darling White and his wife Meg of Marblehead and Allen Jarvie White and his wife Gina of Huntington Beach, Calif. Also loving aunt and stepmother to Gregory Mills White and wife Martha of Lubbock, Texas, Douglas Morgan White and wife Darla of Amarillo, Texas, and Scott Britton White and wife Jamie of Pampa, Texas. She was a very proud grandmother of Joshua David Cantrell and wife Sasha of Santa Fe, N.M., Chelsea Darling White Cheney and her husband Greg of Marblehead and Myles Graeme White of Marblehead, Kyle White of Bend, Oregon, Jesse White of Riverside, Calif., Amanda Falsone of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Marissa Falsone of Norco, Calif. Step-grandchildren, Abraham White and wife Vanessa of Boynton Beach, Fla., Andrew White of Gardner, Kan., Chase White and wife Kristen of Dallas, Texas, McCall (White) Mead and her husband Wesley of Canyon, Texas, and Burke White of Amarillo, Texas, Morgan (White) Baldridge and husband Blake of Pampa, Texas, Britton White and wife Megan of Pampa, Texas. Her precious great-grandchildren, Kinloch, Roux, Aniella (Santa Fe), Maggie (Marblehead), Caitlin and Alexander (Kansas), Elle and Mary Mills (Dallas), Sailor, Harbor and Banner (Pampa), Anistyn and Sheperd (Pampa).

Born to Nelson Jarvie Darling and Jeanette Devine Darling on July 19, 1924 of Swampscott.

Loving sister and sister-in-law to Nelson Jarvie Darling Jr. and Ruth Lacroix Darling (deceased) of Swampscott.

In 1949 married to George Roland White (deceased). From 1946 through 1954 Phyllis’ golf game accumulated six Women’s championships at Tedesco Country Club. Most feel there would have been more as Phyllis and George were having three of their four children during this time period.

In the summer of 1978 she relocated to Southern California. Soon thereafter, sons George and Allen relocated to that area, as well. She enjoyed 15 years there with family and new found friends. And at no surprise, her California residence was on the 11th fairway.

In 1993, she fell in forever love with her brother-in-law, Charles (Chuck) Mills White. They settled and built their dream home in Pampa, Texas, and lived happily ever after until Chuck’s passing in 2014. A natural path brought Phyllis back to her original home in Swampscott in 2015, where she lovingly enjoyed her family and friends on a daily basis.

Principled, soft spoken, gentle, wonderful sense of humor, empathetic, philanthropic and a second mother to many nieces, nephews and children’s friends. All were welcome with open arms. Whenever you left a visit with Phyllis, she could always be found at the back door giving you a final wave!! Sweet Dreams! 

Service information: Celebration of Life Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 101 Forest Ave., Swampscott. Cemetery services in Swampscott, Pampa and Palos Verdes at a later date.

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