OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Ronald J. Blow, 78, of Old Orchard Beach, died of Mesothelioma, May 28, 2018, in Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, Maine.

He was born June 29, 1939, in Biddeford, a son of Virginia Ethel Ricker (Olofson) and Arnold Ridlon Blow; raised by his step-father Gosta A. Olofson. He was a lifetime resident of Old Orchard Beach and educated in the Old Orchard Beach School elementary system. He was a graduate of Thornton Academy in the Class of 1957. He obtained a Marine Engineering degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1963 and later in the Merchant Marines as a chief engineer for the Boston Fuel and Boston Tow Tugboat companies in the Boston Harbor area for several years until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the U.S. Maritime Union.

On June 23, 1965, he married Beatrice Elizabeth Clayton in Lynn.

Starting in the early 1960’s, Ron developed a passion for the game of golf which he learned at the former Old Orchard Beach Country Club where he was a member for several years until its closure when he transferred to Deep Brook Golf Course, Saco, until his death. He wintered in Fort Myers, Fla., for several years so he could enjoy the warm weather and play golf year round.

During his lifetime, he served as a member of various civic and veterans organizations. At the time of his death, he served as the Inner Guard at the Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks #1597 in Saco, Maine. In addition to the Elks, his services in other civic and veterans organizations included Masonic group St. John Lodge in Newburyport as grand master, American Legion in Old Orchard Beach, and the Eagles in Saco, Maine. A strong supporter of the Salvation Army.

Predeceasing him besides his parents is a step son, James Ernest “Jim” LaFlam; three brothers, Walter Blow, Alan Olofson, and Gerald Olofson; and two sisters, Anna-Lisa Olofson and Elna-Marie Olofson. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Blow; and daughter, Heather Ann Forrest, both of Old Orchard Beach; a step son, John Harrison of Augusta, Maine; a sister, Suz-Ann Olofson; two brothers, Dennis G. Olofson, both of Fort Myers, Fla., and James K. Olofson of San Diego, Calif.; two very dear granddaughters, Kayla Taylor and Ashley Forrest; his other grandchildren also include Elizabeth, Joshua, Sara Beth, John Michael, Benjamin, Naomi, Lisa-Jo, Jeffrey, and Karyn.

Service information: Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018, at the OLD ORCHARD BEACH Funeral Home, 36 Portland Ave., Old Orchard Beach. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, in The Deering Park Section of Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Condolences may be sent to oobfh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking individuals to donate to a charity of their choice in his memory. Some of his favorite charity groups included the Salvation Army and Wounded Warriors.

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HAVERHILL — Brown, Thomas W., of Haverhill, formerly of Lynn, age 71, May 13, 2018. Husband of Linda (Erickson) Brown. Beloved son of the late Bob and Ruth (Balsom) Brown, father of Nathaniel and wife Alicia of Salem, and Christopher of Marblehead. Loving grandfather of Caleb, Autumn, and Baylie Brown. Loved brother of the late Susan Rhead and her husband Larry of Menomonie, Wis., Bob and his wife Shelly of Gilbert, Ariz., Marsha Garry and her husband Kevin of Boston, and Scott and his wife Debbie of Lynn. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Carrie Lecheler, Melissa Almaraz, Jason Brown, Meredith and Ashlyn Garry, and Trent and Ian Brown.

Service information: Service will be private. A memorial gathering for friends and family will take place on Sunday, June 3 from 2-7, at the home of Scott and Debbie Brown. Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Baker-Katz Residents’ Activity Fund, 94 Boardman St., Haverhill, MA 01830.

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SAUGUS — Mr. Richard C. Hussey, age 95, died on Tuesday, May 29 at his home in Saugus. He was the husband of the late Constance M. (Eaton) Hussey.

Born and raised in Saugus, he was the son of the late William and Ada (Cooper) Hussey. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran and a General Electric, West Lynn retiree with more than 40 years of service. He was a lifelong resident of Saugus.

Mr. Hussey is survived by two sons, Robert Hussey and his wife Linda of Danvers, Richard Hussey Jr. and his wife Dawn of Laconia, N.H.; one daughter, Connie Medeiros of Exeter, N.H.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Robert Hussey.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Monday, 4-7 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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A free spirited, self-less jokester with a heart of gold; John’s favorite phrase was “don’t worry about me.”

You will forever be remembered in the hearts of everyone you knew.

Your family loves you dearly.

Service information: Arrangements by the MORRIS Funeral Home of Ipswich.

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SAUGUS — Mr. Alfred A. Trahan, age 93, died at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility in Lynnfield on Wednesday, May 30. He was the husband of the late Tessy (Woods) Trahan and the late Alice (Leahy) Trahan.

Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mr. Trahan was the son of the late George and Adela (Doughty) Trahan. He was a retired carpenter who worked for the U.S. government at the Barnes Building in South Boston. A WWII U.S. Army veteran, Alfred was a member of the DAV at the Navy Yard Sullivan Post #17 and the VFW in Saugus.

Mr. Trahan is survived by his daughter, Ann O’Brien and her partner John Pumphrey of Melrose; three grandchildren, Kerry Hile and her husband Steve of New Mexico, Danielle Desilets and her husband Rick of Lynn, Michelle Zayac and her husband Jeff of Lynn; six great-grandchildren, Spencer, Callie, Hannah, Madison, Kaitlyn, and Deanna; one brother, Raymond Trahan of Maryland; one sister, Irene Beddingfield of Virginia; daughter-in-law, Susan Trahan of Lynn. He was predeceased by his son Robert A. Trahan, grandson Brad Trahan, five brothers and two sisters.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alfred’s memory may be made to All Care VNA at www.allcare.org/donate.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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LYNNFIELD — Stewart J. Ralph, age 83, of Lynnfield, died peacefully at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was the husband of Janet A. (Armstrong) Ralph, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Swampscott, he was the son of the late Fred and Isabel (Clark) Ralph. A graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1952, he had lived in Lynn until moving to Lynnfield 17 years ago.

Stewart was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served during the Korean War as a sergeant. He had worked for many years as a maintenance mechanic for Norelco.

He was a member of the Essex County Detachment of the Marine Corps League and enjoyed gardening. He loved the time that he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Debbie O’Neill and Bonnie Celi and her husband Richard, all of Lynnfield; his five granddaughters, Erin O’Neill, Colleen McClung and her husband Jeff, Jillian Lingel and her husband Andrew, Jennifer Celi, and Caitlin O’Neill; his five great-grandchildren, Brooke, Soraya, Aubrey, Ben, and Parker, as well as many friends. He was also the brother of the late Fred and Janet.

The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation for the care and compassion that they showed Stewart and his family over the past four years.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Monday at 12 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Catherine A. “Katie” (Pike) Recupero, age 51, of Lynn, died on Monday, May 28, 2018, at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital, following a brief illness.

Katie was born in Lynn in 1966, the daughter of the late George R. Sr. and Jean (MacPherson) Pike. She was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School.

She worked for many years at Stop & Shop in Lynn, holding multiple positions. Katie had an important impact on her family’s lives. She was a caregiver for her mom and for her many nieces and nephews who she loved very much. She enjoyed watching movies, walking and had a deep love for children. Katie was a kind and loving person who left many nieces and nephews who loved her very much and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  

Katie is survived by her husband, David Recupero of Lynn; her daughter, Susan Recupero; her loving sisters, Mary “Sister” Pike and her companion Burton Page of Saugus and Jeannie Pike and her companion John McNulty of Lynn; her brother, Franklin Pike of Lynn; her aunt, Mary O’Brien of Lynn; her nieces and nephews, Kelly McNulty, George Page, Amanda Estey, Franklin Pike and Samantha Pike; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Jessie Recupero, and many other close family and friends including Jessica and Michelle Recupero. In addition to her parents George Sr. and Jean, Katie was predeceased by her brother George Pike Jr. and her nephew A.J. Pike.  

Service information: At the family’s request, funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Arrangements entrusted to the SOLIMINE Funeral Homes, Lynn. Donations in Katie’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road #200, Framingham, MA 01701. Online guestbook for condolences at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Marie N. (Belliveau) Laconca, of Lynn, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Edward A. Laconca, with whom she shared nearly 55 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Azile (Bourque) Belliveau. A lifelong resident of Lynn, she was a graduate of St. Anne’s Academy in Marlborough.

In addition to working and raising her family, Marie was an active member of St. Jean Baptiste Church until its closing and more recently at Holy Family Church. While at St. Jean’s, she volunteered countless hours to monthly dances and the annual bazaar, as well as Girl Scouts and St. Jean’s School. She was an avid reader, and in her later years enjoyed many travels, including weekends in New England, revisiting her ancestry in Canada and countless road trips with Jean and Chet. She especially enjoyed gathering the family, continuing the tradition of Sunday dinner.

In addition to her husband, she leaves her three children, Lisa Recine and her husband Larry of Merrimac, Linda Gordinas and her husband John of Swampscott and Jim Laconca of Swampscott and his friend Beth Kwiatkowski; her cherished grandchildren, Zach and Julia Recine, and Jake, Jared, Brendan and Lilly Gordinas; sister of her heart, Jean Cook and family; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Philip, Sister Ann, Albert and George Belliveau.

Service information: Her visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 26 Bessom St., Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectively invited. Those who prefer may make donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org or Sawtelle Hospice House at www.vnaofme.org. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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Jonathan F. Doyle, age 64, recently passed peacefully and quietly in his sleep in his home that he loved so much. His passing was sudden and unexpected and is a great loss to all he touched. Best known for his quick wit, keen sense of humor, generosity of spirit and warmth, Jonathan’s gift in life was making people feel good wherever he went. For those who knew him well, our memories are filled with funny and warm moments with him. He has left us all smiling. As a friend said, “If you were with Jonathan and you weren’t having fun, then you were doing something wrong.”

He was a beloved brother to his 5 siblings and their spouses. Catherine Roach and her husband David, Larry Doyle, Sally Allen and her husband Len, Mary Beth Doyle, Peggy Murphy and her husband James. He was also the most loved uncle to his 9 nieces and nephews, Meaghan Harnish, her husband John and their sons Jackson and Reece, Nathan Doyle, Joshua, Elizabeth and Michael Allen, Sarah, Julia, Sean, and Will Murphy.

Jonathan also leaves behind an extensive family of friends; especially his family of friends at the Marriott Hotel in Burlington where he worked in room service for more than thirty years. He enjoyed going to work every day with people he loved; the hotel was his second home.

Service information: His family invites those he touched to attend visitation at the Marriott Hotel, 1 Burlington Mall Rd., Burlington, MA on Monday, June 11 from 4-5 p.m. with a memorial ceremony at 5 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation of Greater Boston, 1 Bulfinch Pl., Boston, MA 02114 or to Operation Smile at www.operationsmile.org.

In loving memory of our beautiful brother Jonathan, we will smile.

Arrangements by Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, SAUGUS. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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MARBLEHEAD — Thelma L. (Smith) McHugh, age 80, a lifelong resident of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on May 31 after a lengthy illness. Born on November 1, 1937 in Arlington, MA, she was the only child of the late Joseph L. and Thelma (Ted) Smith. She shared 54 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Benjamin J. McHugh.

She was a member of Marblehead High School Class of 1955 and North Shore Community College Class of 1984. She worked many years as a Registered Nurse and was an avid skier.

She is survived by her children, Lisa A. Daly of Derry, N.H., Sean J. McHugh and his wife Lori, of Marblehead, and Pamela L. Finan and her husband Roger of Salem.

She was the loving grandmother to her six grandchildren who she cherished: Connor, Alexandra and Allison Daly of Derry, N.H. and Nicholas, Jessica and Emily Finan of Salem, MA.

She is also survived by her golden retriever, Riley, her son-in-law Robert Daly of Peabody, her dear friend Judith Gorman of Danvers, and several nieces and nephews.

Service information: Visiting hours for Thelma will take place on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (corner of North Street), Salem, MA 01970. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11 a.m., also at the Murphy Funeral Home. A collation will take place immediately after the funeral. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend.

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

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Mr. Richard W. “Dick” Eastman Sr., age 84, of Freedom, New Hampshire, formerly of Saugus, died unexpectedly on Thursday at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was the husband of the late Carolyn E. (O’Neal) Eastman.

Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Emmett) Eastman. A self-employed architect for many years, Mr. Eastman also worked as a salesman in the steel industry. Dick enjoyed his time at his home on Ossipee Lake. The lake was his “happy place.” He loved to “putter” around the house with small projects and working in the yard. Mr. Eastman enjoyed the time in recent years spent in Florida with Carolyn and friends.

Dick is survived by his two children; Richard W. Eastman, Jr. of Saugus, Wendy Hatch and her husband John of Saugus. He was the grandfather of Nicholas, Sara, Andrew, and Kendall. Mr. Eastman was the brother of the late Barbara Mitton.

Service information: Visiting hours will be held in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Relatives & friends are invited. A funeral service will be held in the UCC First Congregational Church, 300 Central St., Saugus on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at st.jude.org.

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YNN — Robert J. Brady Jr., a longtime Lynn resident, passed away in the Life Care Center of the North Shore in Lynn on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 86.

Born in Lynn on Feb. 3, 1932, he was the son of the late Robert J. Brady Sr. and Florence (Manning) Brady.

Service information: At Bob’s request, funeral services will be private. Arrangements under the direction of CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn.

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LYNN — Eicks, Timothy P. “Timmy,” “Bird,” age 46, of Lynn, died unexpectedly on May 30, 2018. He was the loving son of Evelyn Tyler of Chelsea and William Dixon of Daytona, Fla.

Timmy had a passion for cars, which included racing at the track, building model cars, and his beloved Camaro that he would drive everywhere from New Hampshire to Rhode Island on a moment’s notice. He loved to cook and would share his creations with anyone who would listen.

Timmy worked as a dispatcher for many years at G/J Towing, Inc. where he became part of the family. If you knew Timmy, then you know we cannot fail to mention his undying love for his late dog Tony. Timmy had a big heart and will be missed by many.

In addition to his parents, Timmy is survived by his loving brother, Anthony Eicks and his wife Pamela; his loving sister, Virginia Holmes and her husband Andy, and many other close family and friends.

Service information: At the request of the family, there will be no services. Donations may be made in Timmy’s name to the charity of your choice. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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SAUGUS — Mr. John G. “Jack” Olsen, age 57, died unexpectedly on Saturday at his home in Saugus. He was the husband of Chandra (Vieron) Olsen.

Born in Boston and raised in Saugus, he was the son of Kathleen M. (Conlin) Olsen of Saugus and the late Charles E. Olsen. A graduate of Saugus High School and Suffolk University, he received his Master’s Degree from Anna Maria College.

He worked for more than 20 years as a pump operator for the MWRA. Jack was a former manager and coach for the Saugus American Little League.

Besides his wife and mother, Jack is survived by his son, Jackson. He was the brother of Charles Olsen III of New Hampshire, Maureen Olsen of Plymouth, Kevin Olsen of Saugus, Timothy Olsen and his wife Marianne of New Hampshire, Brian Olsen of Danvers, Eileen Aylwin and her husband Andrew of New Hampshire and Michael Olsen and his wife Josephine of Saugus. Jack is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Margaret’s Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, at 10:30 a.m. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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NAHANT — Bonnie Buck Lamando, age 75, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Bonnie was born and raised in Norwood, N.Y. She was part of a large family with seven brothers and sisters. It was an atmosphere of laughing, jokes, and pranks. It is this upbringing that fostered her wonderful sense of humor.

She met her husband, Joseph Lamando, while he was in college and she was working at a local restaurant called the Quonset Hut. They were married on Aug. 10, 1963.

In September of 1963, Joe took a job at General Electric in Lynn, and they settled in Nahant. They spent two years in Germany while Joe served in the Army. During their time together in Germany they learned the importance of friends, culture, family, laughter, and adventure. They traveled around Europe in their Volkswagen bus with two babies and saw all the sites, and they matured as a couple. In 1967, they moved back to Nahant where they lived the life they dreamed.

Bonnie was the true center and organizer of family and friend gatherings where she welcomed everyone to the comforts of their front porch and home, and became the mother and grandmother to generations of children. Bonnie was quick with a joke, always ready to host a party, play the piano, and play any game at any time. She was clever, she was compassionate, and she was fun. She had the ability to connect with everyone and make them feel special.

Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Sealy and Elsie Buck, both deceased, and was survived by her husband and best friend, Joseph Lamando; her devoted sons, Michael Lamando and Tom Lamando and his wife Patti; and her loving daughter, Kristen Lamando, and her husband Charles Waelde, all of Nahant; three grandsons, William Todisco of Los Angeles, Nicholas Lamando of Nahant, and T.J. Lamando of New York City. Bonnie was also survived by five siblings, Lawrence Buck and wife Roxanne, Janice Harris and husband Darwin, Gretchen Rowland and husband Donald, Ellen Alfonsi and husband Rick, Peter Buck and wife Andrea, and her sister-in-law, Peggy Buck.  She was preceded in death by her sister Sharon van der Els (1984) and her brother Steve Buck (2017).

Following the passing of her sister Sharon, Bonnie became the true matriarch of her family and embraced the role of surrogate mother to her nieces and nephews Bonnie, Ria, Mathew, Mitch, and Michael van der Els. She was “Grammy” to Paul, Abbie, Grace, Jackson, Charlie, and Luke. Bonnie is also survived by several nieces and nephews who each had unique special relationships with her.

Bonnie had countless friends who she has left behind, or have predeceased her, who were intertwined as family and cultivated through more than 50 years in Nahant and 35 years spending time in Naples, Fla. Bonnie was a true friend, opening her house to countless celebrations and of course, the annual Christmas Party, where she loved to play the piano and sing into the night.  

Bonnie loved to play golf and mah jong with friends. She also loved to travel. She sang in the church choir and was also a big Red Sox fan. She loved to make personalized crafts for all of her friends and family. She took special joy in singing and reading to children. She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.

Service Information: Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday from 4-8 p.m. at CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Nahant Village Church, 27 Cliff St., Nahant. In Bonnie’s memory, donations are suggested to a local service organization that specializes in enriching the lives of others. For place of service, more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN — Pauline V. Wykes, age 86 years, of Lynn, died Sunday at Salem Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Owen W. Wykes, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Florence (Coulter) Carone. Pauline attended Swampscott schools, and graduated from Swampscott High School, Class of 1949. She was employed as a book keeper, for three companies, Swampscott Refrigeration, then T. W. Rogers, and she retired from the Girls Club of Lynn. She was a member of Bethany Congregational Church. Pauline enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by one son, Neal C. and his wife Lynne Wykes of Naples, Maine; one daughter, Laurie N. Abbott of Lynn; one brother, Fredrick Carone of Intervale, N.H.; three grandchildren, Andrew Wykes, Amanda Dutremble, Megan Hall; two step grandchildren, Robin Riendeau, Robbie Hubbard; three great-grandchildren, Greysen Wykes, Aria Dutremble, River Hall, three step great-grandchildren, Reece and Regan Riendeau, Avery Hubbard; four close friends, Bill and Sue Erwin of Lynn, Loretta Pohle of Lynn Joan Baker of Lynn, and several nieces and nephews.

Service information: Funeral services will be held at the PARKER Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St., Lynn, on Thursday at 11 a.m., to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow in Swampscott Cemetery. A collation will follow committal services at Bethany Church. Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Please make memorial donations in Pauline’s name to the Bethany Congregational Church, 410 Eastern Ave., Lynn, MA  01902. Guest book at parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.

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LYNN — LoriAnn (Grieves) Little, age 51, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Salem Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Jeffrey Little, with whom she shared 23 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn and raised in Peabody, LoriAnn was the daughter of the late Marie Carol (Melanson) Grieves and Robert Grieves and his wife Laurie Ann of Peabody. She attended Peabody schools and was a graduate of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School. She had lived in Lynn for the majority of her life.

Prior to her illnesses LoriAnn was a very active, energetic, outgoing, and helpful person. She was an avid tennis player who also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking and backpacking. She loved gardening and animals and will be remembered for being a hard fighter over the past 20 years.

She is also survived by her uncle and aunt Ronald and Joanne Melanson of Wakefield, her best friend, Deborah Burda of Peabody, and many neighborhood friends. She was also the granddaughter of the late Nelson and Dorothy Melanson and James and Catherine Grieves and was also predeceased by her favorite dog Punkin.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 12 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Burial will follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation prior to the funeral service will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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SALEM — Rene C. Lamarre, 84, of Salem, a well-known building contractor, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Beverly Hospital. He was the devoted husband of the late Rose J. (De Santis) Lamarre, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Salem, Rene was the son of the late Joseph and Rosa (Brochu) Lamarre. From a very young age he worked in construction with his father. Rene owned and operated the Rene C. Lamarre Construction Company for 56 years and in the more recent years worked with his son. Together they specialized in commercial and residential projects including restorations. Rene was a quiet man who was devoted to his family and who loved his work. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his son, Richard M. Lamarre and his wife Laura and their daughter Rachel Lamarre, all of Beverly. He also leaves his sisters, Marie Darrise of Middleton and Martha Diebner of New Hampshire, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Rosario, Clarence, Robert Laurent and Lucien, and his sisters, Jeannette Searles, Rita Cappuccio, Lauretta O’Brien, Theresa Grenier, Bernadett Anketell and Julie Marks.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to his calling hours on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 2-4 and from 6-8 p.m. at the LEVESQUE Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St. (Route 114/1-A), Salem. His funeral service will be on Saturday, June 9 in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., to be followed by his burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. For guestbook and additional information, please visit www.LevesqueFunerals.com.

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MELROSE — Mr. Robert F. “Bob” Healey Sr., age 95, formerly of Lynn, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 30 surrounded by his family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Annette M. (LeBlanc) Healey, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Ellen (Pendergast) Healey. He was a 1940 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, and a graduate of Boston University, Class of 1949. Bob was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. A devoted husband and father, he worked as an insurance salesman for Mutual of New York. Bob’s hobbies included golf and all Boston sports teams. He had a passion for cribbage.

Mr. Healey leaves six loving children, Robert Healey Jr. and his wife April of Burlington, Mary-Ellen Healey, Patricia Healey, Pamela Healey, Susan Harrington and her husband Jim, all of Saugus, Timothy Healey and his wife Yassamin of Lynn; eight beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Daniel and Timothy Harrington, Mina and Nadia Healey, Carolyn, Brendan and Samantha Healey; four cherished great-grandchildren, Maggie, MacKenzie, Graeme and Mia. He is predeceased by his three sisters, Doris Broll, Florence Smith and Marjorie Kane.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to My Brother’s Table, 98 Willow St., Lynn, MA 01901.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass on Saturday, June 9 at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus. Arrangements by BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, Saugus. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin Cole Costin announces his passing, unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep of heart failure, just a few weeks after his 53rd birthday. Kevin was the youngest of six Costin children, born to Thomas P. Costin Jr. and the late Rosemary Cole Costin of Nahant.  

Kevin will forever be remembered, in his hometown of Nahant, for the swimming instruction he gave each summer at his family’s home, Egg Rock. Kevin swam competitively throughout his career at Lynn English High School, then attended Harvard University, where he sang in the a cappella group, The Opportunes, and received a BA in Fine Arts. His love of performance (on stage and off) led him to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree from the American Repertory Theater (ART) at Harvard in Cambridge, where he later served as a trustee.

While a love of the theater remained forever in his heart, Kevin’s career was guided by his profound social conscience. After receiving a Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, Kevin dedicated himself for more than 20 years to programs serving youth and former inmates in New York City. Most recently, Kevin served as executive director of CSEDNY, after developing and leading ComALERT, one of the most innovative criminal justice programs at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. ComALERT is a prisoner reentry program that includes substance abuse treatment, job placement and housing services for parolees.

Mr. Costin was also an active member of the arts and social services communities in New York and Boston. He served on the Board of Directors of the New York City Anti-Violence Project and CorbinDances, and was an Advisory Board member for the World Of Work track at the Columbia University School of Social Work.

Kevin is survived by his father and stepmother, Noel Spinney Costin; siblings, Thomas J. and his spouse Cynthia, RoAnn, Morgan, and Midge Costin and Maura Costin Scalise and her spouse Robert; as well as his many nieces, nephews, and godchildren, who love and admire him.

Most of all, to his many friends, family, and partners, Kevin was an original, unforgettable, and irreplaceable force of life. He had the biggest heart, the most infectious laugh, and the best stories anyone ever told. He lived life fully and embraced the uniqueness of everyone he met. His friendship and genuine love will be forever remembered and deeply missed by all.

Service information: A celebration of life and his memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 248 Nahant Road, Nahant. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Repertory Theater (ART) www.americanrepertorytheater.org or the New York City Anti-Violence Project Serving New York’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and HIV-affected Communities at https://avp.org/donate/. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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