LYNN — Virginia May (Watts) Rouse-McDormand, age 96, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, June 9. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry D. Rouse, with whom she shared more than 43 years of marriage, and of Edward McDormand, with whom she shared more than 23 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Emma (Voght) Watts. She graduated from Lynn English High School with the Class of 1940. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Lynn. Ginny and Doug were well-known Square Dance callers and teachers in the New England area. Ginny was a master seamstress and made many quilts for family and friends and also enjoyed her friends in the local quilting club. She was a Red Hatter and participated in many of the Society’s activities.

Virginia was the loving and devoted mother of William D. Rouse and his wife, Dorothy of Maine and Florida, Douglas A. Rouse and his fiancé, Cathy Spaulding of Merrimac, and Stephen C. Rouse and his wife, Paula of Florida; the cherished grandmother of William Rouse Jr., and Craig, Eric and Keith Rouse; the great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren; the dear sister of the late Alfred, Shirley and Robert Watts and the aunt of several nieces and nephews.

Service information: Virginia’s funeral will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. at the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn. Burial will follow in Swampscott Cemetery, Lynn. Visitation will be held on Saturday, prior to the funeral from 12:30-2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Virginia’s memory may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904. For the online guestbook please visit cuffemcginn.com.

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MELROSE — Ms. Ellen H. Long, age 73, formerly of Saugus, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose on Monday, June 11.

Born in Lynn and raised in Saugus, Ms. Long was the daughter of the late James and Sonia (Brostrom) Long.

Ellen was a retired executive assistant for Altus Pharmaceuticals. She had been a resident of Melrose for 40 years.

Ms. Long is survived by her brother, James W. Long of Saugus; her niece, Lisa Sigman of Billerica; nephew, James R. Long and his wife Marika P. Conway of Wakefield; two God-daughters, Laura Verdica-Dapkus and Linda Mann Carpenter; two great-nieces, Ellison and Emory Sigman; one great-nephew, Wyatt Long. She is also survived by several cousins and extended family throughout the country.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org or Mass. Senior Action Council, 108 Myrtle St., Ste. 112, Quincy, MA 02171, www.masssenioraction.org.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the BISBEE-PORCELLA Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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SAUGUS — Mrs. Jane (Adam) Barnes, 87 years, died on Tuesday evening, May 29, at the Beverly Hospital. She was the wife of Kenneth J. Barnes Jr., with whom she spent 65 years of marriage.

Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Jane (Reid) Adam. A proud homemaker, Mrs. Barnes supported her husband for many years at the former family business, Park Press in Saugus.

Besides her husband, she is survived by four children, Nancy Barnes of Melrose, Norma Baker and her husband Robert of Florida, Joan Braier and her husband Anthony of Saugus, John Barnes and his wife Christine of Chelsea. She was the sister of Agnes McQuarrie of Peabody and Helen Holt of Saugus. She was the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barnes was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Barnes’ memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Service information: A memorial service will be held in the Cliftondale Congregational Church, 50 Essex St., Saugus, on Wednesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Beverly Louise Woodman Wilburn, 78, of Elizabethtown, Ky., passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Miller; and a son-in-law, Eddie Miller.

Survivors include her husband, Darryl Wilburn of Elizabethtown, Ky.; five children, Patricia Burnham and her husband, Jim of Essex, Robin Nelson of Vine Grove, Ky., Dale Stiles of Norfolk, Va., Tammy Stiles of Myerstown, Pa., Gregory Jung and his wife, Rhonda of Vine Grove, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Service information: A private graveside service will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky. Condolences can be expressed online at www.chismfamilyfunerals.com.

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HARWICH — Mrs. Anne C. (Nancy) Kennedy died on June 8, 2018, in Harwich Port.

She was born in Nahant and was a resident there for most of her life. She moved to the Cape 17 years ago. The daughter of John and Josephine (Johnson) Clune, she was a direct descendant of the Joseph Johnson family of Nahant.

As a registered nurse anesthetist, she worked in that capacity for 30 years at Lynn and Union hospitals.

Mrs. Kennedy was an active member of the Sodality at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, the Nahant Historical Society and the Beautification Committee.

Nancy loved to travel and Alaska, Ireland, Europe and Africa were among many places she visited. One of her favorites was a Mississippi River boat cruise.

She leaves four children, Joan Kilbourne and Robert Kennedy of Harwich, Martha Mendes of Mattapoisett, and John Kennedy of Nahant. She also leaves four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Nancy was predeceased by her granddaughter, Molly. She was also the sister of the late Jane Dance of Naples, Fla.

Service information: Her visitation will be held at the MORRIS, O’CONNOR & BLUTE Funeral Home, 678 Main St., Harwich, from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 followed by a funeral Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Nahant at 11:30 on Saturday, June 16 and interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. Notes of comfort may be made to Anne’s family at www.morrisoconnorblute.com.

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LYNN — Herbert E. Brook Jr. passed May 29, 2018 after a brief illness. Lifelong resident of Lynn.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa., entered the U.S. Navy at age 17. He was stationed in The Philippines, Bougainville, Australia, and the Pacific. He was a WWII veteran and had been given Honor with Two Purple Hearts and One Bronze Star for his services. He was part of the crew on the U.S.S. Adams while in WWII.

He worked for different employers following the discharge of his noble services to our country The United States of America. He worked at General Electric Company as a piece worker in the Turbine Departments, Awning company of Lynn, and Dori Shoe. His interests were watching sports by the grandchildren such as soccer, baseball and basketball, dance and recitals. He was happy to attend graduations for them as well as a few good tips for the future. He watched bowling, tennis, football, baseball, dancing. He loved the Macy’s Day parade and also the Memorial Day or Fourth of July parades. He watched the Olympics with great respect and adoration for all who participated. 60 Minutes was a favorite and earlier years he loved to watch The Lawrence Welk show with his wife Lucy.

He is survived by: Lucy D. Brook (DiThomaso), wife. Daughters: Rose M. Brook, Cheryl A. Brook-Kirby, Charles G. Kirby and last son Herbert E. Brook III. Grandchildren: Jason Brook, Fredricksburg, Va., Richard Brook, Greenfield, Sean Nobil, Kyle Brook, Daniel Brook of Lynn, Rachel, Erika, Charles R. Kirby of Peabody,  Sydney and Hayley Brook of Leesburg, Ga. Nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial donations can be made in honor to The Heart Association.

Service information: A memorial service will be held at GOODRICH Funeral Home 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. www.goodrichfuneralhome.com.

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ROCKPORT — June E. Newman, 80, of Rockport, wife of Grant W. Newman, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday evening, June 9, 2018 at the Beverly Hospital.

She was born in Lynn on April 9, 1938, daughter of the late Everett and Sarah (Corbett) MacLean. She attended high school in Lynn and Pittsfield, N.H.

June was employed by the phone company in Salem for 15 years and for more than 14 years at Gorton’s of Gloucester as a purchasing assistant.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and mother-in-law. She enjoyed bird watching, hiking, travel, as well as caring for her family and her pets.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Grant W. Newman; her daughter, Lisa J. Newman; her son, Grant E. Newman and his wife Christina E. Anello Newman, all of Rockport; three grandchildren, Trevor Duke, Michael Newman and Olivia Newman; her sister, Ivy Collins and her husband Richard; sister-in-law, Marilyn Militello and her husband Matthew; her brother-in-law, Bruce Newman and his wife Deborah; nieces, Holly Newman, Patsy McLeary, Kathleen McLeary, Deborah Bouchard, Jackie Bouchard and Colleen Ruble; nephews, Steven, Militello, Keith Militello, Timothy Bouchard and many great nieces and nephews.

Service information: Her memorial service will be held in the First Congregational Church of Rockport at a later date. There will be no visiting hours and the burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Cape Ann Animal Aid Association, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930. Arrangements by the GREELY Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester. For online condolences, please visit www.greelyfuneralhome.com.

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LYNN — Bertha H. (McCarthy) Grant, 90, of Lynn, passed away Monday, June 11, at the Kaplan House in Danvers, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lillian (Cashman) McCarthy.

She worked for General Electric for 25 years before her retirement.

She leaves behind a daughter, Nancy Grant of Lynn; two grandchildren, Jason Grant of Lynn and Alicia Martins of Salem. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren, Jason Grant Jr., Iliana Martins Leon, and Hennessey Denton. She was the wife of the late Norman W. Grant Sr. of Lynn. She was a Gold Star mother of the late Cpl. Norman W. Grant Jr. and the mother of the late Paula Grant of Lynn. She was predeceased by four brothers, George, Donald, Albert, and Gordon McCarthy and four sisters, Margaret Blonda, Hazel Beauchain, Mable Maciak and Dorothy Panias. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Service information: Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 a.m., followed by a service at GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Kaplan Hospice, 78 Liberty St., Danvers MA 01923.

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SWAMPSCOTT — Mr. Robert M. Torrey, 86 years, of Swampscott, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Sally (Karr) Torrey.

He was born in Marblehead, the son of the late Stephen and Doris (Bray) Torrey. He was raised in Swampscott and was a graduate of Swampscott High School. He also attended Northeastern University. He has lived in Swampscott most of his life.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He served as a corporal in Korea with the 1290 Headquarters Company and the Headquarters and Service Company 822nd Engineer Aviation Battalion.

Mr. Torrey was a member of the Church of the Holy Name in Swampscott. He served church on many levels. He was on the Church of the Holy Name Choir, Altar Guild, the Vestry Committee and as the Church Historian. Mr. Torrey held many church offices and held them multiple times. He was a Swampscott Town Meeting member. He was the former Chairman of the Shaw Estate and organized many 4th of July Parades as well as family reunions. He enjoyed  traveling. He was a member of the Greater Boston American Legion. Mr. Torrey loved his family most of all.

He was employed with Filene’s Department Stores for 53 years, retiring in 2000. He worked at the Peabody, Chestnut Hill, Manchester, N.H., and Boston Stores.

Mr. Torrey is survived by his loving family, a son, Bruce M. Torrey and his wife Beth of Winchester; two daughters, Diane Gamache and her husband Normand of Center Conway, N.H., and Kristin Beliveau and her husband James of Lynn. His grandchildren,  Tori Beliveau and her fiancé Andrew Guido, Ryan Beliveau and his fiancée Christina Cipriani, Katie, Robert and Andrew Torrey, Justin Gamache, his step grandchildren Brendan Gamache and his wife Tina, Nicholas Gamache and his wife Hanna, his step great grandchildren, Henry and Amy Gamache and his great-grandchild Mason Beliveau. He also leaves a sister, Barbara Gaillardet of Beverly, and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Stephen, Charles and Richard Torrey.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Route 1A), Lynn, followed by services in Church of the Holy Name, 60 Monument Ave., Swampscott, at 10 a.m. Burial in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. The family prefers donations be made to Church of the Holy Name, 40 Hardy Road, Swampscott, MA 01907. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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DERRY, N.H. — Francis A.  Strugnell Jr., 83, passed away peacefully in Manchester, N.H., on June 14, 2018 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

“Frank” was born in Lynn on Sept. 30, 1934 to the late Francis Strugnell Sr. and Lizzie (Dunn) Strugnell, who immigrated to Lynn from Newfoundland in the 1920s.

Always making those around him laugh, Frank will be missed dearly. He enjoyed traveling, especially to visit relatives and friends in Newfoundland. He loved digging into his family history, coaching the Patriots from his couch, politics, music, books, and crossword puzzles. Although he chose not to pursue membership, he qualified for MENSA. Always the “life of the party,” he was often heard saying “they love me in this town!”

As a friend of Bill W, he enjoyed helping people in recovery. He was very proud of his employment as a deputy sheriff for Essex County and as a co-owner with his wife of a family restaurant, Cherub’s, Hudson, N.H.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (Lord) of Derry, N.H., formerly of Lynn and Swampscott; and his loving children, Lynne Mari of Hudson, N.H., Diane Scotina and her husband Joe of Hudson, N.H., Mark Strugnell and his wife Sue of Salem, N.H., Lisa Rose and her husband Alan of Dracut, Michele Schultz and her husband Jim of Salem, and Todd Strugnell and his wife Cristin of Hudson, N.H.; as well as 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and  nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Frank is preceded in death by his sisters Mildred (Strugnell) Philcrantz of Litchfield, N.H., and Eileen (Strugnell) Bethune of Swampscott.

Service information: Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. in the PEABODY Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Derry Friendship Center, 6 Railroad Ave., Derry.  To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

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LYNN — William Joseph “Bill” Nicosia, 81, life-long resident of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 46 years, Sally, and their children, Sharon Nicosia of Warner, N.H.; John Nicosia and wife Sharon of Peabody; William D. Nicosia of Candia, N.H.; Marc Nicosia and wife Colleen of Tampa, Fla.; Paula (Kelly) and husband George Harmer of Yuma, Ariz. and Michael Kelly and wife Dawn of West Palm Beach, Fla.. He adored all 13 grandchildren and his great grandson. He leaves behind his sister, Nadeen and husband Joseph Ray and his brother, Tony Nicosia and wife Linda, and their families.

A graduate of St. Mary’s Class of 1954, he then served in the US Air Force. After serving honorably, he was employed by and retired from the US Postal Service. He retired again, serving the members of Cottage Park Yacht Club, in Winthrop, Mass. from 1981 to 2003.

Selfless in so many ways, this nostalgic, kind soul and gentle man left his mark on many and will be greatly missed.  He is flying now with the eagles and may he soar among them in the heavens in peaceful bliss.

Service information: By his request, services will be private. Donations in lieu of flowers to the DAV (DAV.0rg) are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOMES, LYNN.  Online guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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BEVERLY — Carmano A. D’Alessandro (Carmen Alexander), 92, of Beverly, passed away on June 13. He was born in Chelsea on October 6, 1925, to Esther and Francesco Alexander and was raised in Revere. Carmen is now reunited with his wife of more than 70 years, Elaine, who passed away in February 2017.

Carmen’s long work history began when he was just a boy, delivering groceries by bicycle from his family’s meat market in Revere. It was while working there that Elaine caught his eye, and after serving in World War II as an Army paratrooper, he married Elaine and started a family. Together, they raised four children in Swampscott and then Lynn: Charlene (Frank) Savard, of Peabody; Joyce Reid, of Mooresville, N.C.; Steven (Patty Breault), of Melrose; and Lori (Deb Whippen), of No. Ft. Myers, Fla. The family grew to five grandchildren: Steven M. Alexander, Julie (Steve) Petrosillo, Eric Savard, Andrew (Katy) Savard, and Shannon (Erick) Reid-DeMarco, and four great-grandsons, Aiden and Anthony DeMarco and Jacob and Nicholas Petrosillo, with another one (baby boy Savard) on the way. “Papa” was always ready for a hug or a helping hand at play. Carmen also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. In addition to Elaine, he joins in heaven his grandson, Eric Savard, of Peabody, his siblings Frank and Alfred Alexander and Esther Boccuzzi, his brother-in-law, Chester Blue, of Rochester, N.Y., and his son-in-law, Robert Reid, of Medford.

Affectionately known as “Al” to most who knew him, Carmen became a friend to everyone he met because of his quick wit and charm. He spent 40 years working in the plastics industry, first at Maynard Plastics in Salem, followed by New England Plastics in Woburn. He worked hard to provide for his family and enjoyed “resting his eyes” as his reward. But he also always had a “project” going on, whether it was renovating his house or building outdoor accents, such as picnic tables, wishing wells, and docks for his family and friends. Although he was not a man to express his emotions, he was fiercely proud of all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and always said good night or good bye to them with a kiss and “God b’ess.”

Service information: Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation. Arrangements under the care of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN.

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BEVERLY FARMS — Mr. Joseph Sherman Jedrey, 90, affectionately known as ‘Dampa”, devoted husband of Ruth (Sullivan) Jedrey, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage, died Monday morning, June 4, 2018.

Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late George and Vinetta (Hill-Devine)Jedrey.  Joe grew up in Lynn and attended St. Mary’s High School in Lynn where he skated for the boy’s hockey team and graduated in 1946.                                                                                

An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He later graduated the General Electric Apprentice Program which led to his 39 year career with General Electric. Joe learned the piano as a child and played all of his life. While his children were young he played gigs all over the North Shore, transitioned to a quartet and ultimately played his keyboard at numerous nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Joe was about making lasting memories for his family. He taught his children to ski, to hike and enjoyed cooking “breakfast at West Beach” early Sunday mornings. He was an active member of St. Margaret’s Parish. Joe contributed his time to Beverly Farms 4th of July Committee and was Chairman of the Committee during the Bicentennial celebration. He was a lifelong member of the Gannon golf club in Lynn.  He was dedicated to all of his grandchildren and was a volunteer golf coach at Salem High School. All the grandchildren loved Dampa and considered his house their second home.

In addition to his wife Ruth, he is survived by a son, Bill Jedrey of Beverly and his partner, Debbie Fatello; four daughters, Leslie Jedrey and her husband, Larry Johnson of Wilmington, N.C. Kathy Hayden and her husband, Tom, of Salem, Susan Jedrey and her husband, Guy Lewis, of Fairfax, Va. and Beth Gamble and her husband, Craig, of Rochester N.Y.; 5 grandchildren, Ben Hayden of Aspen, Colo., Anna Hayden of Salem, and Daniel, Helen and Katherine Lewis of Fairfax, Va. He leaves his brothers-in-law, Leo Sullivan, and wife Carole, of Lynn, Richard Sullivan and wife, Judy, of Marshfield, Tom Sullivan, and wife Pat, of Swampscott, Father Bill Sullivan of Bristol, R.I. and Eddie Sullivan of Hilton Head, S.C.  Joe will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Service information: His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Church, 672 Hale Street, Beverly Farms on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11 a.m.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, on Friday from 4 – 7 p.m.  Burial in the Beverly Farms Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.

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WAKEFIELD, N. H. — Irene D. Waldron, age 75 years, of Wakefield, N.H., formerly of Lynn died Thursday June 14th, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William O. Waldron.

Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late Patsy and Irene (Coogan) Votano.  She attended Lynn schools. Irene was employed as a Lab Technician at the General Electric, Riverworks Plant until she retired in 1989. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters Lisa and her husband Chucky of Peabody, Darlene Pelosi of Lynn, two brothers William and his wife Sandy Votano of Lynn, Delfino Votano of Swampscott, two sisters Joy and her husband Sonny Guthro of Naples, Fla. Virginia Votano of Lynn, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also mother of the late Shawn W. Waldron and Irene “Dolly” Henderson, and sister of the late Paul, Pat and Richard Votano.

Service information: Visiting hours will be held at the Parker Funeral Home 35 Franklin St. Lynn on Tuesday from 10 – 12 p.m., to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Lynn. Guest book at parkermemorailfuneralhome.com. 

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PETERSHAM — Thomas L. Maloof, 76, of Petersham, Mass., formerly of the Worcester and Ramsey, N.J. passed away peacefully with the ones he cherished gathered at his bedside Thursday, June 14th 2018.

Tom was born in Lynn, the son of the late Thomas L and Rose A. (Nomey) Maloof; Raised and educated in Lynn, Tom furthered his education for a time at Tufts University.   In 1968, Thomas married the “Love of his Life” Nancy L. Kaeppel. Shortly after marriage, Tom moved his family to Ramsey, N.J. where they lived devoted to each other, their daughters, their community, and the business for the next 26 years before returning to the Worcester area in 1997.  Three years ago, Tom and Nancy moved to Petersham to be closer to their daughter and her family.

Tom is survived by his love Nancy;  his two daughters, Victoria Maloof-Rasmussen and her husband Kyle of Hector, N.Y.; Caren Maloof-Liberis and her husband David with whom they lived; three grandchildren who called him “Jiddo”, Skylar & Ryley Rasmussen and Leah LaForce; cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members.  A sister, Anne Wallace, pre-deceased him.

Tom was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather and friend to all he met.  He had a great personality and sense of humor, cherished his family and especially his grandchildren whom were his inspiration and pride.  Tom was a member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral community in Worcester, Mass. where he sang in the choir. While residing in New Jersey, Tom was an active member of St. George’s Church and the Wyckoff Masonic Lodge where he was a past master. Tom went against the New Jersey sports grain by being an avid New England Sports fan, enjoying and rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins.   

Service information: Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Monday, June 18th 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again Tuesday, June 19th from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna St. Worcester.  His funeral service will be celebrated by the Reverend Milad Selim at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. at St. Benedicts Cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. George’s Cathedral. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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In the words of Uncle George, “I’ve left the party.” He literally sang his last song and fell asleep with his devoted wife, Patricia, by his side on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was comforted knowing that his children, sons Stephen and George and daughter, Donna Sakabu were on their way to his bedside.

He was born on Nov. 22, 1936, in Lynn to Stephen and Cleo (Papanicolou) Lewis. George was especially proud of his Bostonian heritage, graduating from Lynn Classical High in 1956 and earned his credentials as a radiographer from Beth Israel Hospital. Serving as department chair at several hospitals, he obtained his Masters Degree in Vocational Education at the University of Massachusetts. Upon graduation he was selected by Middlesex Community College to develop a two-year Radiographic Credentialing Program.

In 1975, he accepted a position as the chairman, Radiographic Science Department at Santa Barbara Community College and remained in that position until his retirement in 2000.

George’s culinary skills are legendary and he put them to good use over the next several years by raising funds to build a new church for St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. During his 35 years of service, George lived his faith by serving the church community by chairing fundraising events, cooking for the annual Greek Festival, serving on the parish council and singing proudly in the choir.

His family in Massachusetts, especially kid brother Mel, will deeply miss George as the family historian and sports announcer and critic for all Boston based teams.

Service information: Trisagion will be held at 5 p.m. today at the TED MAYR Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, in Ventura. Funeral services will be held Wednesday  at 11 a.m., at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 5575 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, Calif. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.

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SHIRLEY — Diane Evelyn Shore-Camp, of Shirley, and formerly a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the age of 51.

Born in Lynn on June 26, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Evelyn (Nestor) Shore. Diane was raised and educated in Lynn. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker as she raised her children. After 22 years in love together, Diane married her best friend, Christopher Camp, on Feb. 19, 2017 in Shirley. Diane had an eclectic taste in music but loved all kinds. She loved to dance as if no one was watching. She loved the sun and spending time on the beach. Of all her favorite things to do, nothing was more special to her than the time she got to spend with her children and grandchildren.    

Diane leaves her husband, Christopher Camp of Shirley; her children, Debra Southwick-Flaherty and her husband, Paul Flaherty of Shirley, Donna Corrigan and her husband, Patrick of Attleboro, Nicholas Recker II of Lynn, and Caitlyn Camp and Jacqueline Camp, both of Lynn; her nine grandchildren; and her siblings, Bernard Bryer and his wife, Jayne of Lynn, Elaine Tenney and her husband, Alfred of Lynn, Donna Granese and her husband, Richard of Newburyport, and Doreen Reynolds of Lynn and the late Maurice Reynolds. Diane was preceded in death by her brother, Frankie Bryer.

Service information: A funeral service will be held in the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, June 21 from 4-8 p.m. For directions or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN — Charles H. Clougherty Sr., age 74, of Lynn, died unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was the husband of Mary L. (Kulakowski) Clougherty, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Boston, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Hennessey) Clougherty. He was a graduate of Charlestown High School and had lived in Lynn for the past 36 years.

Charles had worked for more than 33 years as a lineman for the Boston Fire Department, he retired in 2003. He was a former member of the Charlestown Knights of Columbus.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, in addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Charles Clougherty Jr. of Haverhill, Jeannine Clougherty Kelley and her husband James of New Hampshire, and John Clougherty of Charlestown; 10 grandchildren, Christopher, James, Matthew, Kevin, and Patrick Clougherty, William Burril, Jordan and Kellyn Jewell, Melony Matherson, and Cheyanne Pearson; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Zoe Clougherty; his brothers and sisters, Patricia Roney of Dedham, Joseph Clougherty of Braintree, Evelyn Hanf of Dorchester, Jane Green of Danvers, Mary McNelley of Woburn, Leo Clougherty of Roslindale, and Jean Harrington of Peabody, and many nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Scott Clougherty and the brother of the late John, Robert, Paul, Bernard, Peter, and Cecilia Clougherty.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Donations may be to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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NAHANT — Cornelia Helen “Connie” (Cadigan) Coffey, age 80, died peacefully on Friday, in the arms of her loving husband, at her home in Nahant. She was the beloved wife of William J. Coffey Sr., with whom she shared nearly 61 years of marriage.

Born in Nahant, she was the daughter of the late Marion (Smallidge) Cadigan and John Cadigan, former city editor of the Boston Globe. She was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1956. She loved the Nahant community and lived there all her life.

Connie had worked as a library assistant at the Nahant Public Library for 18 years. Prior to that, she had worked for Bell Telephone Company, General Electric, and Jesmond Nursing Home. She was actively involved with St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Nahant, and enjoyed reading, gardening and sewing. She was devoted to her family and will be remembered for her patience and strength.

In addition to her beloved husband, she also leaves her loving children, William Coffey Jr. and his wife Catherine of Nahant, Timothy Coffey and his wife Kristine of Swampscott, Sean Coffey and his late wife Siva of Nahant, Karen Doherty and her husband Paul of Marblehead, Jeanne Hagerty and her husband Thomas of Cambridge, and Thomas Coffey and his wife Jennifer of Swampscott. She was also the cherished grandmother of Merilyn Coffey, Jessica Doherty, Leanne Doherty, Joseph Doherty, Katherine Coffey, Michael Coffey, Kevin Coffey, Keira Hagerty, and Jamie Hagerty. She also leaves several nieces and nephews whom she loved. She was the sister of the late Mary Hamilton, Elizabeth Robinson, John Cadigan, Samuel “Barry” Cadigan, Richard Cadigan and Margaret Murphy.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Nahant. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, Lynn. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNN — Mrs. Evelyn T. (Giglio) Villemaire, of Lynn, formerly of Fremont, N.H., beloved wife of the late Edward J. Villemaire, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Lynn Home for the Elderly. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Carmine Enrico and Giovanna (Carbone) Giglio. She was raised and educated in Lynn and Boston and attended St. Joseph’s School for Girls in Boston.

Mrs. Villemaire had been employed for many years as the manager and head of sales at her family’s company, the Excellent Sweet Shop in Boston.

A longtime resident of Boston, Lynn, Vero Beach, Fla., Danvers and Fremont, N.H., Evelyn was devoted to her family and her faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph parish in Boston, Sacred Heart parish in Lynn where she was involved in the Ladies’ Sodality and was a Catholic Girl Scout leader for many years, and more recently attended St. Joseph parish in Fremont, N.H. She contributed to many Catholic charities, the most favorite being The Society of the Little Flower, St. Therese, whom she prayed to frequently. Her faith was very important to her and she volunteered her time to help others. She was active throughout her life and enjoyed playing tennis and golf, yet above all else family always came first. Her loving spirit will be deeply missed.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Ellen Jean and her husband Richard Allen Hersey of Fremont, N.H.; her granddaughter, Jeanine Orthman of Dover, N.H.; her great-grandchildren, Kayla and Zachary and their father Robert Orthman of Epping, N.H., and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by eight brothers and two sisters.

Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Mass which will be held at St. Joseph Parish, 200 Pleasant St., Epping, N.H., Monday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Burial will be private in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the PETERSON-O’DONNELL Funeral Home, 167 Maple St. (Route 62), Danvers. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Evelyn’s memory to the Lynn Home for the Elderly, 1 Atlantic Terrace, Lynn, MA 01902. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.

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