All Obituaries

Earl T. Allen, Jr. age 92 years of Lynn died Monday Sept. 25th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief period of declining health. He was the husband of Lisa E. (Tucker) Allen with whom he shared 15 years of marriage. Born in Lynn he was the son of the late Earl T. and Helen (Giglio) Allen, Sr. He attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1950. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. Earl graduated from Wagner...

 Helen E. McLaren, age 82, of Lynn died Thursday September 21st at her daughter’s home in Whitman surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late John D. McLaren with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Born in Scotland she was the daughter of the late James and Florence Culbert. Helen attended schools in Scotland and graduated from High School in Edinburgh. She moved to the United States after graduating high school, and has resided here ever since....

Linda M. Bell, age 63, of Lynn died unexpectedly Wednesday September 13th at her home. Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late William F. and Elva (Dorman) Forman, Jr. Linda attended Lynn schools and graduated from Classical High School, Class of 1978. She was previously employed as a clerk at the Lynn Rest Home. Most recently, Linda was a volunteer at the Lynn Salvation Army. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Disneyworld, and cooking. She is survived by daughter Brooke A. Parziale...

Gladys E. LeJeune, age 88 years of Lynn died Tuesday Sept. 12th at the Abbott House Nursing Home in Lynn after a lengthy illness. She was wife of the late Paul J. LeJeune with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late Loretta M. (Brown) Kaplan and the late Ralph L. Northey. Gladys attended schools in Lynn and graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1952. She was employed at the General Electric both before and after serving in the...

Carl A. Benson, age 81, of Lynn died at his home on Thursday Aug. 17th after a brief illness. Born in Lynn he was the son of the Carl V. and Edith I. (Johnson) Benson, and grandson of the late Leander and Emma Johnson. Carl attended Lynn schools and was a member of the Lynn English High School Band Boosters Association. He was an avid Lynn English Sports fan and attended many sporting events. He was a longtime member of the First Lutheran Church. He is survived by one Nephew Grant A. R. Bay...

Joseph A. Wescott, age 89 years formerly of Lynn died Monday, July 31st at the Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Methuen after a brief illness. He was the husband of Joan (Szafranski) Wescott with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Lloyd G. and Ellen (Barr) Wescott. Joe attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1953. He served in the Merchant Marines from 1953 – 1967. Joe was employed as a...

Stephen Raymond King, Jr., age 88, of Saugus, died Wednesday July 28th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. He was the husband of Gloria (McKeeman) King with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Saugus he was the son of the late Stephen Raymond and Olive (Secor) King, Sr. Ray attended Saugus Schools and graduated from Saugus High School, Class of 1952, he also earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Jacksonville University in Florida, and his...

James F. Leonard, age 40, of Lynn died suddenly Monday July 17th in Methuen. Born in Lynn he was the son of Elizabeth “Beth” (Hunter) Leonard of Sarasota, FL and the late Michael T. Leonard, who passed away on March 31, 2023, formerly of Lynn. He attended Lynn schools, and graduated from Lynn Public Schools. James was employed as a chef for several North Shore area restaurants. He was a very devoted and loving father to his two children. He loved fishing; his favorite fishing...

Marcia Lorraine Bethune (Kelly), age 83, passed away on July 31, 2023 in Sarasota, FL. She was born on November 25, 1939 in Lynn, MA. Marcia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She dedicated many years of her life as a stay-at-home mom before returning to work as a secretary and cashier in the retail industry. Marcia had a passion for spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and...

David N. Thompson, age 75, of Lynn died Sunday July 30th at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers after a brief illness. He was the husband of Francine P. (Pescione) Thompson with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Gloucester, July 1, 1948, he was the son of the late Ralph and Madeline (Vino) Thompson. Dave was educated in Gloucester. He was a cook at the Continental in Saugus, at the Blueberry Hill Nursing Home in Beverly, the LaSalette Shrine in Ipswich and several other North...