All Obituaries

Robert A. Deveau, of Lynn age 71 years, died Sunday at the Whidden Hospital in Everett after a lengthy illness. Born in Lynn he was the son of the late Sylvester and Mary (Landry) Deveau. He attended St. Jean’s High School in Lynn. Bob served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He also served in the Army National Guard in the 101st Engineers Division for four years after being discharged from the Navy. He was employed as a Pin Setter Mechanic at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley in Lynn...

Mr. James L. Geller, age 76 years, of Lynn died unexpectedly Friday evening Nov. 2nd at his home.  Born in Detroit he was the son of the late Herman and Evalene (Miller) Geller. He was educated in Detroit, received Bachelor’s Degree from Ferris State College, and a Master’s Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. He moved to the Lynn area in the early 1970’s and has resided in Lynn ever since. Jim was employed by the City of Beverly as a teacher at the Memorial...

Kevin C. Grella, age 56, of Lynn passed away, surrounded by family on Saturday at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Lynn he was the son of Margaret Ann (Ramsdell) Grella of Lynn, and the late Robert J. Grella. Kevin’s commitment, pride and love for his son’s Anthony R. and Matthew R. Grella were abundantly visible and more than filled his life. But, Kevin was much more; He was a beloved son and brother that could always be called on. He was a loyal and true...

George J. Dorney, age 75, of Peabody, passed away on Friday Oct. 12th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maureen L. (Steadman) Dorney with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.  Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Leonard D. and Anne (Kirios) Dorney. He was also brother of the late Peter E. Dorney.  George attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1960. He went on to...

Mr. Hume D. Thistle, age 83 years of Lynn, died unexpectedly in his sleep Saturday Oct. 6. He was the husband of the late Priscilla “Libby” (MacNeil) Thistle with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Searsport, ME, he was the son of the late Hume W. and Shirley (Salisbury) Thistle. He attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical High School, Class 0f 1955. Hume was employed as a Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic at the Max Sontz Company in Lynn...

Kaliope Kirios, age 96 of Lynn, died Saturday at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late George Kirios with whom she shared 26 years of marriage. Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Ginis) Comenos. She attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1939. She was employed at the General Electric as an assembler. After acquiring a cosmetology license she was employed as a hair...

Donald J. Richard, age 82 years of Lynn, is survived by his wife Phyllis “Ruthie” (Hemeon) Richard of 28 years.  Donald was pre-deceased by his wife Nancy C. (Fall) Richard of 31 years in 1987.  Donald is also survived by his two children, son Keith M. Richard of Melrose MA., daughter and Paige A. (Richard) Basar and son-in-law John R. Basar of San Diego CA, along with his two remaining sisters Delores Morgani and Alana Payson of Salem MA. He is also pre-decease by his...

Raymond “Pope” Desruisseaux, age 94 years of Lynn died Saturday Sept. 1, at Union Hospital after being stricken at home. He was the husband of the late Yvette Germain, with whom he shared many years of marriage. Born in St. Marc, Haiti he was the son of the late Victor and Louise (Claude) Desruisseaux. He was educated in Haiti earned a degree in accounting. Ray moved to Boston in 1967, and then to Lynn four years ago. He was employed as an accountant by the City of Boston at...

Anne F. Avidor, age 85 years, of Lynn died Thursday Aug. 23rd, at Salem Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Haiti she was the daughter of the late Festus and Erima (Baptiste) Avidor. She was educated in Haiti, and received a nursing degree after she graduated from high school. Anne moved to Lynn in 1987 and has resided here ever since. She was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Deveraux House in Marblehead for many years. She was a member of the Tabernacle Evangelique De Louange...

Timothy A. DeMontier, age 62 years, of Saugus, formerly of Lynn died unexpectedly at his home Saturday August 11, 2018. Born in Lynn he was the son of the late Thomas A. DeMontier, Sr. and Caroline (Long) Mace and her husband Dana Mace. Tim attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1975. He was employed as a custodian at Beverly Hospital and Norelco until he retired. Tim enjoyed sports and listening to Music. He is survived by three daughters Kristin Nicole...