All Obituaries

Sandra L. Crane, age 68 years, of Saugus, formerly of Lynn died Tuesday at her home after a brief illness. She was the former wife of the late James Stevens, Sr. and wife of the late James L. Crane, with whom she shared several years of marriage. Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late Alice and Carl Swenson, Sr. She grew up in Lynnfield and graduated from Lynnfield High School, Class of 1968. Sandra was employed as a Lead Inspector at the General Electric for 32 years and retired to...

Roland G. Chase, of Lynn, age 93 years died Tuesday Dec. 11th at Windsor Place in Wilmington after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Arlene Rachel (Rose) Chase, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Marblehead he was the son of the late George L. and Edith (Burridge) Chase. He attended Marblehead schools and graduated from Marblehead High School, Class of 1943. He also graduated from the American Institute of Banking. Roland was employed at Eastern Bank as a Vice...

Ronald L. Bray, of Danvers, formerly of Lynn died Friday November 30th at Beverly Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Lynn he was the son of  Robert L. Bray and the late Carol (Leonard) Bray. Grandson of the late Joseph and Norma Capozzi. Ron attended Lynn schools, and left to join the U. S. Army in 1984 and served until 1993. He was a veteran of Desert Storm and served his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. After being honorably discharged from the army he was employed as an...

Richard R. Doucette Jr., age 43 years, of Lynn died Monday at his home surrounded by his family after complications from Muscular Dystrophy. Born in Saugus, he was the son of Richard Sr. and Anne (McGrath) Doucette of Lynn.  Richard attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, Class of 1996.  He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music and sports.  He was an avid fan of all Boston Sports Teamse enjoyed . Most of all he enjoyed spending...

Prescott A. Murray, of Saugus age 85 years, died Tuesday at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Ruth Murray with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Lynn he was the son of the late Prescott N. and Violet (Whitehurst) Murray, Sr. He attended Saugus Schools and graduated from Saugus High School, Class of 1951. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Prescott was employed as an assembler at the General Electric, Riverworks...

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...