Basil W. Robinson was born in Boston on July 14, 1942, and passed away on March 23, 2018 after a long illness at Linda Manor in Leeds. He was the son of the late Basil W. and Elizabeth (Cadigan) Robinson of Nahant. He grew up in Nahant and attended school at St. Mary’s in Lynn. He earned a graduate degree from UMass Amherst in 1978, and was a professor at Holyoke Community College from 1978 until his retirement in 2002.

A resident of Southampton since 1975, he was a very active member of the community, serving on the school committee and as selectman in the 1980s. In retirement, he volunteered at the town library and the senior center, and in 2008 received the “Citizen of the Year” award.

He and his wife Mary traveled extensively both in the United States and Europe where he pursued his love of photography, documenting the many places they visited.

He leaves his wife of 49 years, Mary (DeSando) Robinson; son, Michael and wife Kristin of Buckeye, Ariz.; daughter, Allison Duffy and husband Neal of Swampscott; and two grandsons, Shea and Jack Duffy. He also leaves his siblings, Stephen and wife Lana of Ocean Springs, Miss., Mary Wilson and husband Arthur of Venice, Fla., Peter and wife Carole of South Hampton, N.H., Julie Tarmy and husband Les of Nahant, John and wife Debbie of Danvers, and Brian of Nahant. Two other brothers, Kevin and David, predeceased him. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff on the Sunrise Unit of Linda Manor Extended Care for their loving and compassionate care during his long illness. Donations in his memory may be made to the Linda Manor Activities Department, 349 Haydenville Road, Leeds, MA, or Edwards Public Library, 30 East St., Southampton, MA.

Service information: A visitation was held at BOUCHER-O’BRIEN Funeral Home in Easthampton on Saturday, April 14 from 9-11 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of the Valley Church, Adams Street in Easthampton. Burial will be in Nahant in Greenlawn Cemetery on Saturday, July 7 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

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LYNN — Mrs. Barbara J. (Young) Farewell, 84 years, of Lynn, died on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness.

She was born in Milton, the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Chaulk) Young. She was raised in Milton and graduated Milton High School. She has lived in Lynn the past 60 years.

Barbara was employed for 25 years as a companion for the Greater Lynn Senior Services. She was an active member of the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism. She enjoyed playing cards, all games, bingo and the lottery. She enjoyed her family the most as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters, Loralee Farewell-Charros and her husband Mike of Lynn, Roberta Medrano and her husband Jose of Lynn; her step children, Terri Farewell of Lynn and Robert Farewell Jr. and his wife Casey of New Hampshire. She leaves her former husband, Robert “Jack” Farewell Sr. of Lynn; her grandchildren, Shawn O’Brien and his partner Pam of Lynn, Shannon O’Brien and her partner Mike of Lynnfield, Tanya O’Brien of Indiana, Christopher Gomez and his partner Ivonne of Lynn, Gabrielle Farewell, Frankie Aleman, Orlando Aleman, Alexandra and Caitlin Charros. Her great-grandchildren, Cody, Tasia, Blazen, Jeremiah, Reinalis and Lennox. She is the sister of Richard Hogan and his wife Elaine of Lynn, a sister-in-law, Helen Hogan of Lynn and the late Robert Young, Bruce Hogan, Ruth Young and Loralee Hogan. She is the mother of the late Gladys Prouty.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism, 59 Burrill St., Swampscott.  Visitation period in the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism from 9-11 a.m. just prior to her service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Cremation and burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism, 59 Burrill St., Swampscott, MA 01907. Arrangements by the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, Lynn. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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PEABODY — Rita A. (Curris) Cahill, 96, of Peabody, wife of the late John G. Cahill, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Rita was born in Lynn on Feb. 26, 1922, daughter of Peter and Annie (Zachko) Curris. Raised in Lynn, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1939 and pursued her education at Burdett College obtaining her associates degree in 1941. Following her marriage in 1942, she and her late husband John made their home in Peabody.

Rita was an active parishioner at St. Ann’s Church and a charter member of its Ladies Sodality, a member of the North Shore Catholic Charities, St. John’s Mother’s Guild, St. William’s Guild at St. John’s Prep, the Leo Guild and the Friends of the Peabody Institute Library South Branch.

Rita is survived by her children and their spouses, Kathleen and Walter Willwerth of New Jersey, William and Jennifer Cahill of New Hampshire, Maureen and James Farren of Amesbury, Kristine and Fred Kelleher of New Hampshire, Eileen Cahill of Washington, Barbara and Shawn Quigley of Peabody, and John and Paula Cahill of Georgia; 15 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, her beloved cousins, and several nieces, nephews, and her wonderful neighbors, Mark and Denise Downey, and Dave and Marilyn Ryder. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brothers Harry and Richard Curris, and her companion Francis Cahill.

Service information: Her family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, July 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the CONWAY, CAHILL-BRODEUR Funeral Home at 82 Lynn St., Peabody. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, July 7 at 9 a.m. from the funeral home followed by her Mass of Christian burial at 10 at St. Ann Church, 140 Lynn St., Peabody. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Peabody Institute Library, (please earmark your donations for the South Branch), 82 Main St., Peabody, MA 01960 or to St. Ann’s Memorial Fund, 136 Lynn St., Peabody MA 01960. Burial will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book.

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LYNN — David A. Sloden, age 41, of Lynn, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 due to complications from injuries sustained earlier in the week.

Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Roberta (Sloden) Dickinson. David was a self-employed business owner of a tanning salon and prior cell phone store, he previously was employed by Junk Depo.

David leaves behind his cherished son, Jaiden Sloden of Lynn; his aunts, Marilyn Mills, Donna D’Eon, Jacqueline Sloden and Marianna Bowden, all of Lynn, Frances Burgess of Iowa, and the late Lillian Everhart. In addition, he leaves his dearest cousins, Ann Sloden of Lynn, Michelle Ferragamo of Peabody, Nicole Ruddock of Wakefield, his godson, Tyler Ferragamo, his great aunts, uncles, many cousins as well as countless friends. David also leaves behind his beloved fiancée, Paris Larrabee.

David was a kind-hearted, generous person loved by all who knew him. A devoted father to his son Jaiden, David also had a profound sense of humor and could always make people laugh. He had a passion for cars and motorcycles and enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with his family and friends. He was a genuinely good person who always put others first, he will be missed by all.

Service information: David’s funeral will be Friday, 11 a.m. at GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, 4-8 p.m.

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LYNN — Beverly A. (Hanson) Ralph, 87, of Casco, Maine, formerly a longtime resident of Bridgton, Maine, and Lynn, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018.

Born May 2, 1931 in Lynn, the daughter of the late G. Raymond and Evelyn A. Hanson, she was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English High School. She worked for Sears Roebuck Credit Center in Lynn, and Salem, as a personnel specialist, retiring after 25 years.

Beverly was predeceased in 2009 by her husband of 59 years, Frank W Ralph. She spent her childhood summers on Long Lake in Naples, Maine, continuing that tradition, with her own children, at her parents’ camp on Salmon Point, Long Lake, in Bridgton, Maine. Beverly and Frank eventually retired in the Bridgton and Naples area. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be remembered for the love she gave us all, and for those treasured poems she wrote to family, friends, co-workers, and never forgetting a card for all occasions.

Beverly is survived by her three children, Bruce Ralph and his wife, Laurie of No. Berwick, Maine, Denise Kearns and her husband, Gregory, of No. Waterboro, Maine, and Diane Kiriaji and her husband, Charles of Naples, Maine. Beverly also leaves her seven grandchildren, Michael Ralph, Jennifer Hancock, Kimberly Tapley, Matthew Kearns, Amanda Moore, Shawna Kearns and Rebecca Bickford; and 10 great-grandchildren, all of who will miss her terribly. Beverly was predeceased just shy of three short months ago by her only sibling and loving sister, Lorraine Lorenzen, and is survived by her two nieces, Gail Sotrines of Florida and Georgia Iudiciani of Lynn. Beverly and Lorraine shared all those summers on Salmon Point together with their children, who will forever have decades of cherished summer memories.

Service information: Beverly’s funeral will be held on Friday, July 6 at 12 p.m. at the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the funeral on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions in Beverly’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or via www.alz.com. For the online guestbook please visit cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN — Marie Theresa Jeanette (LeBlanc) Killion, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 in the Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody at the age of 86.

Born in Lynn on July 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Anita (LeGere) LeBlanc. Marie was raised and educated in Lynn. She was a graduate of St. Jean High School before continuing her education at Burdett College. She took her secretarial skills to work for the General Electric Company in Lynn where she worked as an administrative assistant for more than 20 years.

Marie leaves her sons, Kenneth Killion and his wife, Diane of Peabody, Brian Killion of Tewksbury, Robert Killion of Texas and his former wife, Jennifer Killion of Franklin, and John Killion of Lynn; her grandchildren, Crystal Joyce and her husband, Paul, Kenneth Killion Jr., Alyssa Killion, and Jessica Killion; and her great-grandchildren, Tristan and Annabella. Marie also leaves her former husband, William G. Killion of Lynn. She was preceded in death by her son, William A. Killion and her brother, Armand J. LeBlanc.

Service information: Funeral from the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 8 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, 8 So. Common St., Lynn, at 9 a.m. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Friday, July 6 from 3-7 p.m. For directions or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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SHARON — Milton Polonsky, of Sharon, previously of Lynn and Brookline, passed away June 26, 2018.

Husband of the late Barbara Polonsky. Loving father of Susan Cable (Larry), Jimmy Polonsky and the late Sandra Swerling (Bob). Loving grandfather of five and great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Norma Freedman (Sherman) of Swampscott.

Milton served aboard the USS Massachusetts during World War II.

Service information: Service and internment were held in Sharon. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

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LYNN — John Hutchens, age 66, of Lynn, died in his sleep on June 22, 2018.

Raised in Lynn, he attended Lynn schools. John worked as a maintenance man at St. Mary’s Church and was a baggage handler at Logan Airport. He was in the choir group at St. Paul’s Church in Boston. He liked winter storms and holidays with the family, especially the 4th of July. He also enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Stockwell of Lynn; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Hutchens and sisters Georgia Limoli and Patricia Johnston.

Service information: Services were private with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.

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LYNN — Peter T. LaBranche, 14 years, of Lynn, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 after a lifelong illness.

He is the son of Lea (St. Onge) LaBranche of Lynn and Shawn LaBranche of Las Vegas, Nev. He was born in Salem and lived his whole life in Lynn. Peter had a contagious smile that affected everyone he met. Throughout his illness he was always smiling and touched the hearts of so many people.

Peter was an active player with Challenger Little League in Lynn. He loved the Power Rangers, Spongebob Squarepants, playing on his iPad, cooking and going for walks. He loved music of all different types. Peter was always happy and it was easy to accommodate him because of his vibrant personality. Everyone who met him loved him and he will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his mother and father he is survived by his brother, Shawn LaBranche of Lynn; his maternal grandparents, Roy and Gloria St. Onge of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Deborah Valentine of Peabody, paternal grandparents, Raymond and Patricia LaBranche of Lynn, his paternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Vieira of Lynn, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the great-grandson of the late John D. and Elsie M. St. Onge, Lucien and Emerentienne (Gagnon) Theriault, Theresa and Alfred LaBranche, Albert Stuart and Edward (Avoo) Vieira.

Service information: His memorial services will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Memorial visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to his service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Angels Above, 99 Mammoth Road, Lowell, MA 01854. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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LYNNFIELD — Henry Arthur Salem, 88, of Lynnfield, formerly of Swampscott, Jupiter, Fla., and West Palm Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018.

Beloved husband of Sandra (Lansky). Devoted father of Lisa and Andrzej Bobinski, the late Alan Salem, and Joel & Paula Salem. Brother of the late Robert Salamoff and the late Eugene Salem. Cherished grandfather of Zackary Salem.

Service information: Services will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at Sharon Memorial Park, Dedham St., Sharon, in the chapel followed by a graveside service. A luncheon will immediately follow at the home of Joel and Paula Salem, 309 Summer St., Lynnfield, from 1-6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Henry’s name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

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BOCA RATON, Fla. — Janice (Samuelson) Cohen, of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Salem and Swampscott, entered into rest on June 28, 2018.

Born and raised in College Corner, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Loren and Florence (Beckman) Samuelson. She was the beloved wife of Harold Cohen for 65 years. Together they built a beautiful family and a successful family business, Somerville Lumber. Janice was the matriarch of the extended Somerville Lumber family; from company picnics to family events or grants from the Cohen Foundation to Somerville employees, Janice was always deeply involved.

Throughout her life, Janice was an active volunteer and leader in the North Shore community. During the 1960s and 1970s she was the president of The Temple Israel Sisterhood, ORT and the PTA of the Swampscott school system. She was philanthropic to numerous charities, including the Juvenile AIDs Foundation and Israel Bonds where she remained active through this past year. Through the Cohen Foundation, she helped to fund the educations of students near and far, extending from the greater Boston area to Whitwell, Tenn.

In addition to her dear husband Harold, those left to cherish Janice’s memory are her devoted children: Jill and Tom Bloom of Hollywood, Fla., Beth and Peter Shribman of  Swampscott, Linda and Steven Weinstein of Marblehead, and Brian and Michele Cohen of Marblehead; devoted grandchildren: Jeremy and Sharlene Weber, Ross and Ari Weber, Cory Weber, Randy Weber, Danny and Laura Shribman, Nikki and Doug Lutin, Katie Weinstein (fiancé, Mark O’Shea), Samantha Weinstein (fiancé Zach Weiss), Tim Weinstein, Karly Cohen, Jake Cohen, Jessica Cohen, and the late Charlie Madyson Weber; dear great-grandchildren, Ava Weber, Tyler Weber, Harry Shribman, Benny Shribman, Lizzie Shribman and Kelsey Lutin. She was the sister of the late Jack Samuelson and sister-in-law of the late Jean Samuelson.

Service information: A funeral service for Janice was held on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Interment followed at Congregation Shirat Hayam Cemetery, Temple Israel Section, Lowell Street, Peabody. A gathering followed interment at the Village at Vinnin Square Clubhouse in Salem. Shiva was observed on Monday, July 2, from 4-8 p.m. at the home of Beth and Peter Shribman. Contributions in her memory may be made to: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132, https://msfocus.org/Donate.aspx or to The Mass General Fund, Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540 Boston, MA 02114-1101, https://giving.massgeneral.org/mgh-fund/donate/. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Samuel “Sam” Jacobson, 87, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., formerly of Delray Beach, Fla., Salem and Revere, passed peacefully on June 29.

Beloved husband of the late Arlene. Survived by brother Russell and his wife Sheila; children, Myra, Michael and his wife Debbie, Rob and five grandchildren.

Sam was a longtime owner/pharmacist at Sheldon-Chamberlain Pharmacy on Market Street in Lynn.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, by phone (800) 708-7644 or online https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php.

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Edmund “Mr. Ed” John George, originally of Lynn, died peacefully at age 90 on July 2, 2018.

He is survived by his sons, Gary (wife, Carol) Wolfeboro, N.H., Alan (wife, Bonnie) Leesburg, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Phyllis (Stevens), his eldest son, Kevin and daughter Kristi Pulcini.

Ed enlisted in the Navy after high school and was a World War II veteran where he served in the Pacific Theater in 1944-1945.

In retirement Ed and Phyllis would spent their time between Leesburg, Fla., and Wolfeboro, N.H., where they were avid golfers, cribbage players and gardeners.

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CHARLESTOWN — Anne L. Roberson of Charlestown entered into eternal glory on July 5, 2018. She was 91 years old.

Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ana (Cambria) and Antonio Bonacorso. A resident of Winthrop for many years, she also lived in Lynn and Florida.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a sales representative in retail stores for several years. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline’s, a musical female quartet. She loved theater, appearing in Joey and Maria’s Wedding and was also an animal lover.

She was the devoted wife of the late John W. Roberson and the loving mother of Robin Lally and her husband Paul of West Melbourne, Fla., Nancy Alfonso and her husband Frank of Medford, Johanna Carregal and her husband Joseph of Charlestown, William Roberson and his wife Sherry of Lynn and the late John Roberson and his wife Patricia of Methuen. Dear sister of the late Josephine Maggio, Lillian Pirroni, Sylvia Guenard-Costonis, Nancy Iengo, Mary Peluso, Grace Rebsamen, Nunzio Bonacorso, John Bonacorso and Anthony Bonacorso. Also survived by nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Service information: Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the CAGGIANO Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., Winthrop, on Monday, July 9, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow the Mass in the Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody.

Memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or go to www.mspca.org or the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, 17 Lafayette Ave., Chelsea MA 02150.

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LYNN — Mr. Cleroy C. Dykes died Saturday morning, June 30, 2018, in a local nursing home following a lengthy illness.

He was the son of the late Moses C. Dykes and Phyllis Dykes–Hector. Born in Lynn, he attended the Lynn school system and was a lifelong resident of the city. Cleroy was employed by the Lynn shoe industry and retired from the Union Hospital about 2003, where he was a dedicated employee, not missing a day of work. He loved to walk and bike throughout Lynn and was a frequent customer of Brothers Deli on Market Street. Cleroy was also known for his ability to work on bicycles of all sorts.

Cle, as he was often called, was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Amelia E. Battle (Dykes) and Edward A. Battle. He is survived by four bothers and one sister, Elgar B. Dykes (Ann), Cincinnati, Ohio, Phyllis Elaine Dykes, Richard (Evelyn) Dykes and Pierre (Karen) Dykes of Syracuse, N.Y., and Aubrey Hector Jr. of Lynn. Cleroy is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Service information: The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the CUFFE-MCGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. The burial will be private. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Life Care Center of North Shore, 111 Birch St., Lynn, MA 01902. For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

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LYNN — Roland Earl Lee II, of Lynn, died June 26 at the age of 82.

An interior designer renowned for his elegant and sophisticated vision, his client list included UN diplomats as well as prestigious country clubs and hotels. He studied scenic and costume design at Carnegie Mellon University where he received a BFA in Drama.

His career began as director of Scenic Design for the TV Division of U.S. Army Pictorial Center. In 1974, he founded his own interior design firm, RLA. He continued to work until his last days. He had homes in NYC and Fire Island Pines. He leaves behind many beloved friends.

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We lost an amazing soul, and her daughter, Winter Marjorie Ela, on July 3, 2018. Ashley was beyond beautiful inside and out, and she will be remembered that way by every person who was fortunate enough to have her in their lives. Her favorite quote:

“At times the world can seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe us when we say that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough. And what may seem to be a series of unfortunate events may, in fact, be the first steps of a journey.” — Lemony Snicket.

Ashley loved walking the beach with her dog Rickety Cricket, tending to her tomato plants, and anything adventurous. She adored her boyfriend Alex, their Monday date nights, and the life they were starting together. Long rides with her best friend Heather singing, dancing, and laughing uncontrollably the entire time. Ashley could make anyone smile and always made sure she did.

She was predeceased by her Mother Pamela Hill. Survived by her boyfriend and Winters’ father Alex Ela, her dog Cricket, her only sibling Christopher Hill, Auntie Kim, Beffie and Bryna Ryan, Auntie Arlene and Susie, cousins Danielle and Erin. Longtime family friend Eileen Burnham and her two children Jason and Jessica Quinn. Best friend Heather and her companion Eric, childhood friends Bryanne, Brianna, Alyse, Busty, and Luke. As well as many others, all of which loved her dearly and will carry her memory close until the end of time.

Service information: There will be a celebration of life for Ashley at a later date, which will be made public as soon as the arrangements are complete.  Arrangements by SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME. Online guestbook at www.Solimine.com.

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LYNN — Roland Earl Lee II, of Lynn, died June 26 at the age of 82. An interior designer renowned for his elegant and sophisticated vision, his client list included UN diplomats as well as prestigious country clubs and hotels. He studied scenic and costume design at Carnegie Mellon University where he received a BFA in Drama. His career began as director of Scenic Design for the TV Division of U.S. Army Pictorial Center. In 1974, he founded his own interior design firm, RLA. He continued to work until his last days. He had homes in NYC and Fire Island Pines. He leaves behind many beloved friends.

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PEABODY — Mrs. Dalena (Armitage) May, age 71, of Peabody, died suddenly on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Beverly Hospital.  Dalena (Dal) was the wife of the late Lawrence (Larry) May, whom she shared 43 years of marriage with. Born and raised in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late John and Dalena (Braccio) Armitage.  She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, and had lived in Peabody for the past 43 years.

Dalena had worked as an executive secretary with Sears for over 30 years prior to her retirement.  Dal loved traveling with her late husband Larry, and continued traveling with her daughter, Cristy.  She especially enjoyed her trips to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Dal remained close with her “Sears crew” and enjoyed countless moments with them.  Her three grandchildren were her world, and her greatest joy came from spending time with them and attending their many activities.

She is survived by her daughter, Cristy French and her husband, Thomas, of Peabody; three grandchildren, Katie, Ashley and Matthew French of Peabody; her niece, Linda Baldini, of Nahant; as well as several great-nieces and nephews.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 67 Ocean St (Rt 1A), Lynn, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, Peabody at 11 a.m.  Burial will be in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.

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SAUGUS — Mr. Stanley J. Norkum, age 67, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose on Wednesday, July 4. He was the loving husband of Marissa (Hailer) Norkum with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Born in Malden and raised in Saugus, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley J. and Rosa (Fenochietti) Norkum. Mr. Norkum was a machinist for General Electric, having retired in 2011 after 39 years there. He was also a member of the Reedy Meadow’s Golf League and loved nature, particularly the White Mountains. He was an avid golfer, devoted husband and family man, proud papa, and loyal friend. His thoughtfulness, sense of humor, charm, generosity, willingness to always help another, and caring heart made him truly one of a kind.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Norkum is survived by his five beloved children, James Norkum and his wife Barbara of North Reading, Jenna Albano and her husband Chris of North Reading, Kathleen Crowley and her husband Robert of Saugus, Christine Hourihan & her husband Tim of Northbridge and Gregory Thurell of California; nine cherished grandchildren, Amy and Paige Norkum, Lily and Nick Albano, Jackson and Tyler Crowley, Colin, Ryan and Emily Hourihan; three sisters, Marlene MacDonald of Lynn, Judy Perullo of Saugus, Nancy DeGiacomo of Lynn; one brother, Dennis Norkum of Saugus.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stanley’s name may be made to the American Heart Association at https://donatenow.heart.org/.

SERVICE INFORMATION: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Monday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. For directions and condolences visit www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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