SALEM — Elinor G. Ryan passed away peacefully at The Atrium, Danvers, on January 22, 2020.  A native of Salem, MA she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Ward) Ryan and Arthur Ryan.  Elinor was a proud graduate of the former St. Mary’s Grammar School, Salem, class of 1941, and of Salem High School, Class of 1945.  She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Parish. Her work career included Whiting’s Milk of Marblehead, Cushman’s Bakery, Lynn and last but not least, the IRS in Andover.

Elinor grew up surrounded by her well-loved Ward and Ryan aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as the wonderful friends she made throughout the years.  She was also very close to her grandmother, the late Mary Ward. Elinor often laughed about how her mother, an excellent cook, tried to pass on her skills to her daughter, to no avail, but that her father taught her to drive quite well on his ½ ton pickup truck!  Elinor loved all animals from a young age and had dogs for most of her life. She always enjoyed meeting people and having a good talk and a cup of coffee. She was skilled at painting, crafts, knitting and was even on a few bowling teams. She liked flowers, music, the theatre, family and neighborhood social gatherings, reading (especially mysteries!) and going out to eat.  She also volunteered in different capacities at St. James Church with her late cousin Kay Hull. Within the last year Elinor was blessed to spend special times with her cousin Colleen, her cousins Anne and Debbie, her Ryan cousins and the Amirault family.

Elinor leaves behind her great friend of 63 years, Annette Amirault and her family of Lynn: her second cousin Honora Griebel and her family, also of Lynn; and many cherished Ward and Ryan cousins in MA, NY, CT and beyond.  She also leaves her exceptional friends and neighbors who loved her and were always there to help. Elinor was pre-deceased by many beloved relatives and friends.

Elinor’s family expresses much gratitude to the entire staff of The Atrium who gave her a dignified and loving home during the last few months of her life.  We would also like to thank Care Dimensions for their devoted assistance in Elinor’s final days. We are appreciative of the kindness of all of Elinor’s doctors and caregivers throughout the years.

Service Information: Visiting Hours for Elinor will be held on Saturday, February 1st at Murphy Funeral Home, located at 85 Federal St., Salem from 9AM to 10AM. A funeral Mass will follow the visiting hours at 10AM at Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish, Immaculate Conception Church, located at 15 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. All are welcome. If you wish, donations may be made in Elinor’s name to Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, northeastanimalshelter.org.For more information or online guestbook please visit www.murphyfuneralhome.com or call 978-744-0497.

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LYNN — Robert Bruce McFarlane, age 85, of Lynn died peacefully at his home on Sunday January 26, 2020. He was the husband of Susan (Barry) McFarlane, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late John M. and Matilda (Byrne) McFarlane. He attended Lynn Schools and was a graduate of Lynn English High School, class of 1951. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Tufts University and had also earned a Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance from Tufts University and a Masters Degree in Divinity from Berkley at Yale University. He had lived in Boston, Marlborough, and Wayland before returning to Lynn in 1984.

For 33 years Bob had worked as a teacher and then a guidance counselor at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington. An Ordained Episcopal Priest, he had served on the staff of the Cathedral in Boston, and in Marlboro. While at the Cathedral in Boston he served as Chaplin at Boston City Hospital before beginning his teaching career.

He was a former member of the Marlborough School Committee. Bob enjoyed attending pipe organ concerts at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, where he was a season subscriber for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Rebecca Duff, Stephen McFarlane and his wife Karen, Victoria McGowan and her husband William, and Amanda James and her husband Timothy; five grandchildren: James L. Duff III, Matthew Duff, Cooper McFarlane, Brooke McFarlane, and Samantha McGowan, as well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

He was the brother of the late Janet McLean, and Cynthia McFarlane, and the father-in-law of the late James Duff, Jr.

Service Information: His Funeral will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM from the Solimine Funeral Home, 67 Ocean Street (RTE1A), followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in St. Stephens Memorial Episcopal Church. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Memorial visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. Donations In his memory may be made to All Care Hospice, 210 Market St., Lynn, MA 01901 or the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Post Office Box 463, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844-0463. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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William “Sully” P. Sullivan, 74, passed away January 22, 2020, at his home in Lynn.

Born on August 29, 1945, in Boston, Sully was the son of the late William C. and Grace (Peyton) Sullivan. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

After the military, he worked as a machinist at General Electric for many years until his retirement in 2011.

While Sully lived modestly, he was loving and generous to his family and friends. He was a traveler and lifelong learner. He was a voracious reader with a sharp wit and delightfully dark sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family, studying French and exploring museums. He loved his daily walks along the beach, which even hurricanes couldn’t pause. Sully also loved his bikes — both the bicycles he would take on long tours and races, and his Ducati motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter Julie (Sullivan) Patterson; grandchildren Kelsey O’Connor and Trevor Patterson; his former wife Penny Sullivan; his sisters Paula Faino and her husband Richard, Mary Sullivan, and Denise Stewart and her husband Tom; his brother Dennis Sullivan and his wife Ann Marie; and several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his brother David Sullivan.

Service Information: Funeral services will be private. Guest book at parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.

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LYNN — Shirley E. (Grant) Ladd, age 92, of Groveland, died Monday surrounded by her loving family, including her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was the wife of the late James R. “Bob” Ladd, Sr. She was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School.

Shirley’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and, especially the many special moments she shared with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a great love of animals including her beloved cats Tatiana and Sissy. While visiting Shirley her hands were never idle; she was always busy crocheting beautiful afghans for her beloved family and friends. She would never miss an opportunity for a trip to a casino!

She is survived by her four children; Linda L Murray of Statham, NH, Sandra S. Ladd of Lynn, James R. Ladd, Jr and his wife Gail of Plaistow, NH and Cathleen E. Ladd of Groveland; nine grandchildren; Kelli and her husband Bob, Melissa and her husband Billy, Jodi and her partner Tim, Jamie and her husband Eric, John and his husband Chris, Jimi, Kevin and his wife Stephanie, Thomas and his wife Jessica, and Matthew; as well as 5 great-grandchildren; Patrick, Connor, Morgan, Charlotte and Amelia.

Service Information: Her funeral will be held on Friday at 8AM from the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn, followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 9AM. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), 3815 Washington Street, Suite 2, Boston, MA 02130. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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NAHANT — Mr. Andrew Sigourney, age 87, died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Friday, January 10th with his loving family by his side after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of Flora (Fisher) Sigourney with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. 

Born in Worcester and raised in Princeton, Mr. Sigourney was the son of the late Andrew W. and Katherine (Harrington) Sigourney. Andy was a graduate of Belmont Hill School and Middlebury College. He had been a resident of Nahant for 55 years, a 50 year member of the Freemasons associated with the Mount Carmel Lodge, former deacon at the Nahant Village Church, a U.S. Army Veteran and a Friend of Bill for over 35 years. 

In addition to his wife, Andy is survived by his two children, Donald A. Sigourney and his wife Missy of Holbrook, Katherine “Kitty” Moleti of Swampscott; five grandsons, Kevin and his wife Rachael, Matthew and his wife ChristiAna, Christopher and his girlfriend Viv, Eric and Ryan; three great grandchildren, Soren, Lydia and AlesAna; two nieces and four nephews. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Flora Suzanne Sigourney and three sisters, Suzanne Vik, Carolyn Holtz and Katherine Shaver. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions at give.caredimensions.org. 

Service Information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in the Nahant Village Church, 27 Cliff St., Nahant on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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George John “Abba” Avadanian, born June 13, 1921 of Lynn, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The husband of the late Lillian Frances Avadanian, they shared 69 years of marriage. Abba was the son of the late Harry and Sophie Avadanian. He spent his 98+ years proudly as a son, brother, and as a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, coach, boss and friend.

Abba, was a standout athlete at Lynn English High School back in the 1939/1940 days, most notably on the football and baseball fields. He was a standout in his own personal life as well. He had a work ethic unmatched — beginning with selling newspapers in Central Square as a youngster. His backyard was the Meadow as was many of his pals and where he played ball — exceptionally — as a Bulldog — where he was deservingly recognized in the year 2000 and nominated by former Mayor Patrick J. McManus and inducted into the LEHS Hall of Fame — for the recognition he brought to the school as a star football player. He and his pals lived at and on the Meadow every afternoon and evening until it was too dark to toss a ball around. It was said “He could throw the ball the length of a football field!” That special notoriety was highlighted even further this past summer, when his picture was unveiled on a mural that is permanently displayed at Manning Field. He was so honored and appreciative to be recognized by the City and when first visiting the Mural, he was in awe. Especially to see many of his late brothers in law and East and West Lynn friends depicted alongside with him.

Back in the day, he and his LEHS pals played ball during the off season for the Scarlett Rockets Football Team. He was also involved in the Parks Department Boxing Team. Yet, his former LEHS coach, Tom Whelan, his mentor and inspiration, provided him with the equipment he could never afford.

Under Coach Whelan, he was a first string varsity starter in football. He headlined the sports page of the Lynn Item daily as his stats and record breaking accomplishments were recorded. He was also the varsity catcher for the LEHS baseball team and auditioned for the Detroit Tigers and was subsequently drafted. However, he passed it by. He played semi pro football and again, passed on those once in a lifetime sport opportunities, as he made the decision to enter the service as his priority.

He entered the United States Navy in 1942, assigned to the USS Edwards (destroyer) and then to the Herbert C. Jones in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged in 1945 from the Fargo Building and was decorated with five battle stars. Abba’s concerns for his parents’ well-being, governed his motivation to work first, putting his own sports opportunities second. He married Lillian Frances Buckley, from West Lynn. As the husband and father of three, he worked many jobs: Cushman’s Bakery, his own rug cleaning business, Cefalo & Kiley, and Fletcher Construction, before his decision to join Lynn Laborer’s Local 290, where he was a construction foreman until his retirement in 1988 and his relocation to Salisbury Beach until 2017.

He was active in the Lynn sports community serving as a baseball coach with the East Lynn Little League and Babe Ruth.

Of the original 13 “Meadowlarks”, Abba is one of the last two survivors. He was a loyal Bulldog, believer of his country, he always instilled, “never, ever, forget where you came from” and for him, that was the Meadow, where he grew up and created his lifetime of memories.

ABBA was #1 — was a man of great strength, character and integrity and will be incredibly missed. He loved to have fun, traveling to Las Vegas and to Foxwoods, enjoyed the patronage at both the Red Fox and Ralph’s Cafe, the 50 Club and Italian Clubs, the Clover Club, and Armenian Picnics and always, a good ball game! He loved to cook real Armenian food, enjoyed dancing in the Club to the “Summer Wind” and “Rambling Rose” and was known for his CC, Crown Royal or a Shot and a Beer!

He leaves his two daughters, Francie Sudak of Beverly and Claire Cavanagh of Lynn and his late son and hero, Michael “Abba” Avadanian. He also leaves his special loving grandchildren: Michael, Matthew, and John McSharry, Megan and Sheila Sudak and Casey and Lorigan Sudak and great-grandchildren: Lily, O’Neil and Bennett. He leaves his sister-in-law, Ellen and the late Bob Avadanian and families. He had many special Lynn and Salisbury friendships: John Corso, Hank Marani, Leo Connaghan, Don Harkness, Kevin Trainer, Eddie Keaney, Clayton (Rocky) Rocker, Buddy Mulcahy, Jimmy Stein, Jimmy Breen, and his devoted friend Frank Donahue and relished in their travels to Casinos, and in his constant visits and calls from Tony Gambale, Vardy Mekalian, Walter Proodian, Buzzy Barton and Wendy Atwood and family.

He was also brother in law to the late Ruth and Roger Heaslip, Eleanor and Ed Geratowski, Claire and Jim O’Shea, William and Marilyn Buckley, Charles and Joan Fox, his late former son-in-law, Michael Sudak and many special nieces and nephews.

His family recognizes the exemplary care provided to him by Merrimack Valley Home Care, Partners Home Health Care, Care Dimensions (Hospice) , Katie Swenbeck and Karen Tompkins, GLSS, and in particular, Partners Physical Therapist, Laura Bloom whom he adored and VNA Marie Bacherman, Penntucket Medical, Offices of Dr. Hans Jeppesen, and Dr. Shah; his caregivers Eugenia and Ann,. Special thanks to The Pasquarelli’s, Judy and Bob Kertin, Carmel O’Brien, and the Salisbury Beach “Crew” who welcomed him into their circle and the Arslanian Girls for always remembering him upon his return back to Lynn with calls, cards, visits and encouragement, and to his very special neighbor and pal Javian and the Byrd Family.

Service Information: Abba’s visiting hours will be held at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. His funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment will be private. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923, or www.caredimensions.org.

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NAHANT — William K. Hussey, 68, of Nahant MA, passed peacefully early Tuesday morning January 28th after a decade long battle with Parkinson’s & Fahr’s disease. Born and raised in Lynn, he attended Highland Elementary School, Cobbet Junior High School and Lynn Trade (LVTI) where he got his electrical license.

He began work in the electrical apprentice program at G.E. in Lynn in 1968; he remained there for the rest of his career holding many positions, before retiring as a Facilities Planner in 2016. William ‘Bill’, was involved in many parts of the Lynn Community; coaching Wyoma Little League, Lynn Youth Soccer, St. Pius CYO Basketball and running the boosters for the Lynn English Football team. He was an avid athlete who enjoyed Skiing the White Mountains, biking Lynn Shore Drive, running many Wednesday nights up Lynn Woods, traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to spend time with his Mother. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, on Short Beach in Nahant.

Bill leaves behind the love of his life, Moira (Conway) of 33 years, his daughter Brittany Knauth and her husband Michael of Grafton MA, his son William ‘Billy’ Hussey and his wife Melissa of Nahant, his grandsons Tyler Alexander & Blake Edward, and two granddaughters, Carley Johannah and Ella Josephine. He is survived by his mother Barbara (Coleman) MacMillan of Fort Myers, FL, his brother Robert Hussey and wife Susan of Lynn, brother Don MacMillan of Saugus, sister Rhonda (Hussey) Sewall of Cape Coral FL, sister Lisa (MacMillan) Dona and husband Chris of Andover, and brother Doug MacMillan and his wife Chivon of Cranbury, NJ. He leaves several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Bill was predeceased by his father Don MacMillan.

Service Information: His Funeral will be held on Saturday February 1st at 10:00AM in the Solimine Funeral Home 426 Broadway (RTE129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Friday January 31st from 4:00PM-8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House 78 Liberty Street Danvers, MA 01923. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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PEABODY — Rev. Roberta “Bobbie” Ann Chapman was called home to the Lord on January 25, 2020. Bobbie was born on September 15, 1946 to Philip and Daphne Chapman nee Harrington. Bobbie grew up in Peabody, Massachusetts, the oldest of 4 siblings. She was a 1964 graduate of Peabody High School, and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Bobbie worked as a child welfare social worker and then supervisor for the State of Connecticut for over 30 years. It was during this time she received God’s call to ministry. She completed her MDiv from Hartford Seminary in 1996. She retired from the State of Connecticut in 2001 and accepted the role as Pastor at Founders Congregational Church in Harwinton, CT. Bobbie was a tireless servant of God and a champion of the Congregational Way. She was active locally, regionally, and nationally, serving on numerous committees and organizations such as NACCC, MACCC, and Emmaus. In 2017 Bobbie retired from Founders Church and moved to NH to be closer to family. She was currently serving as Interim Pastor at Raymond United Methodist Church. Bobbie was full of grace, intelligent, soft spoken yet with a strong personality. She lived her life with the motto that anything is possible and your greatness is not what you have but what you give. Her generous spirit and open heart made her a close friend to many. Despite her physical limitations, Bobbie still travelled frequently to attend conferences, vacation with friends, and to Colorado to visit family. She truly lived each day to the fullest, thanking God for every day. Bobbie leaves behind a brother Wayne Chapman of Carmel, CA, brother John Chapman and his wife Brenda of East Kingston, NH, a sister Mary Johnson and her husband Doug of Peabody, MA. nephew Eric Johnson and his wife Christi of Centennial CO, niece Kristin Kennett and her husband Chapin of Amesbury, MA, niece Vanessa Chapman of Carmel, CA, great niece Lila Kennett, great nephew Raymond Johnson and great niece Margaret Johnson. She also leaves behind countless friends and colleagues.

Service Information: Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 2-6 PM at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Epping, NH. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 11 AM at the First Congregational Church of Kingston, located on 6 Church St. in Kingston, NH. In lieu of flowers donations in Bobbie’s name can be made to the National Association of Congregational Christian churches. Online nacc.org/ways-to-give.html or NACC 8483 S. Howell Avenue P.O. Box 228 Oak Creek, WI 53154.

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DANVERS — Mrs. Frances S.J. (Patton) Spinney, of Danvers, formerly of Lynn passed away on Wednesday, January 22 , 2020, at the age of 89. She passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House with her loving family by her side.

Frances was born on March 25, 1930, in Windsor Nova Scotia, the daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret (Harvey) Patton. She graduated from Lynn Classical High School class of 1947. At the age of 43 Frances went onto further her education at North Shore Community College and Wheelock College where she earned her degree in Early Childhood Education. While attending college Frances participated in the student council and received numerous academic and social awards. Frances taught Special Education at Lynn English High School for many years prior to her retirement.

Frances and her husband Donald enjoyed spending time traveling with their friends. Frances also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, puzzles, reading and doing genealogy research. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Congregational and the Eastern Star Tauntagun Chapter.

Fran was the beloved wife of the late Donald N. Spinney. Loving mother of Donald S. Spinney and his wife, Kathy of Berwick, Maine, Susan Snow of Nahant, and Daniel Spinney and his wife Maureen, of Amesbury. She is also survived by her sister Maetta Jones and her husband, Carlton of East Vassalboro, ME, Cherished Grandmother of 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Her daughter Alyson Spinney, her sisters Hazel Rippon, Shirley Carter and Ruth Dennehy, predeceased Frances.

Service Information: Frances’s visiting hours will be held at the First Church of Christ in Lynn, Congregational, 678 Lynnfield St. Lynn, of Saturday, February 1 st from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM with her funeral service will beginning at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center One Joslin Place Boston, MA 02215. To Share an online condolence please visit www.cuffemcginn.com The Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. Lynn is assisting the family with arrangements.

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LYNN — Richard “Bill” S. Hitaj, 55, of Ridgway PA, formerly of Lynn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2020. He is the cherished father of Allie Dencklau.

Born in Lynn on December 10, 1964, he was the dear brother to several siblings. Bill had a passion for motorcycles and rode his Harley any chance he had.

Bill is survived by his loving daughter Allie (Hitaj) Dencklau of Arvada, CO and his beloved grandchildren Maxwell and Gwendolyn.

Service Information: Bill’s visiting hours will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn.

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NAHANT — Susan (Sheri) Grue Harp, 72, passed away on 1-13-20 in Albany, Oregon. She was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Marjorie Grue, formerly of Nahant and a brother, Garth Willard Grue. She is survived by her two sons, Shaun Lynch of Utah and Michael Harp of Oregon, three grandchildren and her brother Earl Terry Grue of Brewster, MA. Burial is private at the convenience of the family.

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LYNN — Marie Doris (Cormier) Lillydale, age 85, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020. She was born in St. Joseph, New Brunswick, Canada on April 2, 1934 to her beloved parents Albert and Suzanne (Cormier) Cormier. Marie was the cherished wife of the late William R. “Bill” Lillydale who passed away in 1998.

Marie was the beloved mother of Susan Lillydale and her husband Joseph Foster, Nancy Lillydale and her partner Mark Robinson, and William H. Lillydale. She was the cherished sister of Leonard Cormier and predeceased by six of her siblings Adrian, Alva, Leo, Annette, Albertine, and Gerald. She was the dear aunt of Joan Barber, her son Jim Barber and several other nieces and nephews.

Marie was an active member of St. Pius V Church in Lynn, and served for many years as a Eucharistic Minister. Most of all in life she was a very devoted and proud mother; family was always important to her. She was known for her marvelous baking skills, from having the most coveted cake at the PTA bake sale, to making her crowd-favorite brownies this last Thanksgiving. Marie was known in the neighborhood for her kindness and being someone that you could count on.

Marie loved the beach, where she met her husband Bill. Later in life she found home in Fort Myers, Florida during the winter where she enjoyed being able to relax by the beach in the sun and catch some spring training games of her beloved Boston Red Sox. Marie made many close friends in Fort Myers who loved her and will miss her dearly.

Service Information: The family will welcome guests Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Funeral Home on Monday February 3, 2020 at 9:00, am followed by her funeral Mass at St. Pius V Church, Lynn at 10 am. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lynn. Donations in memory of Marie may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or leave online condolences please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN — Emma (Fitzgerald) Sharkey, age 97, of Lynn, and a lifelong resident, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Edward Sharkey.  Born in Springvale, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emily (Popple) Fitzgerald.  She was educated in Lynn and a graduate of Lynn Classical High School.  Emma was a Veteran of WWII, serving with the United States Navy.  She was a homemaker and was a Twi Lighter of the Salvation Army and a member of Post 6 American Legion.   Emma loved to travel and enjoyed knitting and crocheting in her spare time.  She was devoted to the Salvation Army and volunteered there as well.  Emma was the grandmother of Jennifer C. Sharkey of Wildomar, CA and Michael J. Sharkey and his wife Mildred of Laporte, Texas and great grandmother of Zachary Sharkey, of Utah, Caitlin Sharkey of N. M., Matthew Sharkey and Mikayla Sharkey of LaPorte, TX, Aunt and cousin of several and Godmother of Robin Painchaud of Lynn.  She was the mother of the late Susan Sharkey and Michael E. Sharkey and sister of the late Helen Morris, George Fitzgerald and Edward Fitzgerald.

Service Information: Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Salvation Army Church, 1 Franklin Street, Lynn, followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.  Visitation is Sunday, 12:00 – 3:00 in the Goodrich Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn.  For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Church.

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PEABODY — David Lee Howard, 77, of Peabody, formally of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was the devoted husband of Jean (Rehal) Howard, with whom he just celebrated their 51 year anniversary.

Born in Lynn on June 1, 1942 to the late Ralph and Grace (Lyons) Howard. David attended St. Pius V School and later went to Lynn English High School, graduating with the Class of 1960. Following graduation, David attended Bentley School of Accounting where he earned his Associates degree. 

David began his career in Payroll at Honeywell in Newton. He later joined the Tax Department in Waltham as a Tax Specialist. During Tax Season, after work, David worked for C. Ernest Trefry Tax Service in Lynn preparing tax returns for customers. He later joined Avon Plumbing Supply in Wakefield as an Accountant where he made many friends while working there for the past 30 years; friends he considered his extended family. Despite his age, anytime someone asked him about retirement, without hesitation he would shout “NO WAY!”

Apart from work successes, his proudest moment was when he married the love of his life, Jean on January 25, 1969. A year later, David and Jean gave birth to their son David and the Howard Family was complete. David loved his family, his home, and was proud of what he accomplished over the years. David was a quiet, gentle, giving person who will be missed by many. He loved spending time with his friends and his weekly golf games.  

He is survived by his beloved wife Jean, his cherished son David; his dear niece and nephews Michelle Clarke, Scott Rehal and his wife Brenda and Kevin Rehal and his wife Angela; his brother-in-laws Frank “Butch” Rehal, and Richard Rehal and his wife Lina; and his cousins, Tom & Judy Egan, Joe & Theresa Miceli, Jim & Edie Clooney, Janice Clooney and Joan Ottaway. In addition to his parents, Ralph and Grace (Lyons) Howard, David is predeceased by his brother Ralph Howard.

Service Information: David’s visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. His funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at St. Pius V, 215 Maple Street, Lynn, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 215 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904; or Salvation Army. To share a memory or leave online condolences please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN — Emma (Fitzgerald) Sharkey, age 97, of Lynn, and a lifelong resident, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Edward Sharkey.  Born in Springvale, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emily (Popple) Fitzgerald.  She was educated in Lynn and a graduate of Lynn Classical High School.  Emma was a Veteran of WWII, serving with the United States Navy.  She was a homemaker and was a Twi Lighter of the Salvation Army and a member of Post 6 American Legion.   Emma loved to travel and enjoyed knitting and crocheting in her spare time.  She was devoted to the Salvation Army and volunteered there as well.  Emma was the grandmother of Jennifer C. Sharkey of Wildomar, CA and Michael J. Sharkey and his wife Mildred of Laporte, Texas and great grandmother of Zachary Sharkey, of Utah, Caitlin Sharkey of N. M., Matthew Sharkey and Mikayla Sharkey of LaPorte, TX, Mother in law of Patricia Sharkey, Aunt and cousin of several and Godmother of Robin Painchaud of Lynn.  She was the mother of the late Susan Sharkey and Michael E. Sharkey and sister of the late Helen Morris, George Fitzgerald and Edward Fitzgerald.

Service Information: Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Salvation Army Church, 1 Franklin Street, Lynn, followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.  Visitation is Sunday, 12:00 noon – 3:00 PM in the Goodrich Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn.  For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Church.

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LYNN — Basil L. Timmons, Jr., 66, of Lynn, died January 30, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Born in Chelsea to the late Basil and Phyllis (D’Amico) Timmons, Basil was a lifelong Lynn resident. He was a 1971 graduate of Lynn English High School, and then enlisted in the US Army, stationed in Corpus Christi, TX. Basil began his career as a Lynn Firefighter, then joined the MDC Metropolitan Police, and then later retired as a State Trooper with the MA State Police. He was a member of the Franco American VFW, and he helped organize many ceremonies and events to honor veterans throughout the community. Basil was an avid gardener who loved cooking, Italian music, old western movies, and playing poker. He also enjoyed watching the Patriots and Red Sox.

His family meant the world to him. His grandchildren will miss their Papa dearly. He loved afternoons at Gannon Golf Course with his late sister Phyllis, his brother Michael, and brother in law John, and his afternoon conversations with his sister Claudia.

Basil is survived by his son Tony Timmons and his wife Rachel of Lynn, daughter Tammy Stoey of Nashua, NH, daughter Michelle Dion of Lynn, sister Claudia Spofford and Jack Peterson of Lynn, brother Michael Timmons and his wife Lisa of Danvers, brother in law John Berg of Wilmington, uncle Mel D’Amico and his wife Robin of Lynn, his fiancée Mira Strongina of Lynn, 9 grandchildren, 9 nieces and nephews, as well as many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Phyllis Berg, aunt Lena D’Amico, and uncle Sam Adario.

Service Information: Basil’s funeral will be held on Tuesday February 4, 2020 at 9:30AM at SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway, Lynn followed by funeral mass at 10:30AM at St. Pius Church, Lynn, and then burial at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Directions and online guestbook at www.Solimine.com.

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LYNN — Peter A. Fijux, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 28, 2020.

The son of Bart and Shirley (Parker) Fijux, he was born in Cambridge, lived in Belmont and graduated from Belmont High School in 1972.

He was employed at F.B. Harris Corp. of Lynn: the family business which he joined in 1985.

Peter was a kind and quiet man who loved orchids, mineral specimens, woodworking, high performance auto racing, dogs, mountains, fly fishing(and fly tying), and his family.

He is survived by his wife Linda Ruiz, daughters Margo and Nautalice Fijux, Brother, David Fijux of Belmont, Sister, Susan Patnaude of Olympia Washington, Niece Robin and Nephew Rene’ and their spouses and children.

Service Information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday February 1st from 3-5 PM at Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home; 148 Main St., Haverhill, MA. Online condolences may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to LionsVisionGift.org or a wildlife organization of your choice.

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PEABODY — Orfelina E. “Orfi” (Ospino) Juhász, age 82, of West Peabody and formerly of Lynn and Bogotá, Colombia, died at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Janos Juhász who predeceased her in 1984. Born in Santa Marta, Colombia in 1937, Orfi was the daughter of the late Jacobo and Rosa (Rubio) Ospino. She was raised and educated in Santa Marta, Colombia, relocated to Bogotá, Colombia following her marriage in 1962 and came to the United States in 1975. She lived on Lynnfield Street in Lynn and moved to Peabody in 1992. Orfi worked as a senior accountant at Tri-City Mental Health Center in Lynn and Malden from 1975 until her retirement in 2008. She was an active member of the Hispanic Community in Lynn and at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. She was a founding member and past president of the Lynn Hispanic Festival, Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund and helped run the children’s Christmas party at St. Joseph’s Church for many years.

She served on the Board of Directors of Project Cope and Eastern Bank and was recognized as “Woman of the Year” at the annual Legislative Breakfast in 1998. Following her husband’s death, Orfi became involved with the Little Missionary Sisters of Charity in Groveland assisting them with accounting and other charitable needs. She was an excellent cook, loved dancing and tending to her beautiful roses at her home. She was always full of joy and will be remembered for her infectious laugh and devotion she had for her family and friends. Orfelina was the loving mother of Piroska “Piri” Juhász-Collard and her husband Rick of West Peabody and Catalina “Cathy” Celentano and her husband Rick of Campton, NH and the cherished grandmother of Veronica and Renee Collard. Orfi is also survived by her many siblings, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and close friends in the United States and Colombia.

Service Information: A Funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn at 9a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lynnfield at 10a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Private burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Lynn will be at a later date. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 3-7p.m. Donations in Orfi’s memory may be made to the Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Inc., Non-Profit Organization, P.O. Box 8280, Lynn, MA 01904 or Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 758 Salem St., Lynnfield, MA 01940. Directions and online guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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Theresa Harriet (Covey) Hinds, age 89, died at her home on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. She was the wife of Stanley Hinds, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage. 

Born on Jan. 6, 1931, Theresa was the daughter of the late Wesley and Elizabeth (Baker) Covey. She was born and raised in Lynn and attended Lynn schools. She was a loving mother, homemaker and retiree from Raytheon. 

Theresa enjoyed ceramics, knitting and crocheting, and shared her talent with family and friends. 

In addition to her husband, she is survived by eight children, Stanley and Nancy Hinds, Nancy Cann, Daniel and Kathy Hinds, Dianne and Ed Mills, Shawn Hinds, Kevin and Ann Hinds, Brian Hinds, and Heidi and Joseph Kunze. She also leaves many loving grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She leaves a sister, Audrey Tufts, and was predeceased by George, Chester, Joseph, John, James, Alfred, William and Philip Covey, Evelyn Parks, Stella Weaver and Patricia Beaupre, Rita Mageary.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church, Peabody. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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SWAMPSCOTT — Judith (Phillips) Melnik, of Swampscott, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at the age of 87.

She was born in Lynn in September 1932 and lived all her life in Swampscott. Judy was the daughter of the late Robert K. Phillips and Beatrice (Folsom) Phillips. She was the loving wife of the late Theodore F. Melnik, and they were married for 50 years before his passing.

She worked as a secretary for 36 years at General Electric in Lynn, and was a former member of the GE Riverettes and Saugus Drill Team.

Judy was a very sociable and caring person who had many friends. She was a very gifted self-taught piano player who enjoyed entertaining family and friends, and occasionally played at public and private venues just for the joy of it. She loved to go out dancing with her husband Ted, enjoyed playing tournament bridge, and just loved playing card games in general.

She is survived by her three loving sons, Randy, Gary, Keith; and one granddaughter, Kayla.

Service information: At the decedent’s request, there will be no memorial service.

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