Linda M. Pinstein-Hill

Dear wife of Paul Hill. Devoted mother of Eric Pinstein & his wife Madeleine of Winchester. Loving sister of Enid Gateman of Swampscott and the late Joyce Harwood. Cherished grandmother of Annette and Sophie.

Obituary: John E. Toomey

The Swampscott police chief was born Aug. 19, 1944, and he died Feb. 1, 2013. Visiting hours are on Tuesday from 4 PM to 8 PM. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m.

  Courtesy of Solomine, Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. John E. Toomey, retired Swampscott Police Chief and attorney, 68 years of Nahant, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the former husband of the late Pamela M. (Carlson) Toomey. John was born in Boston, the son of the late Joseph P. and Florence E. (Lyons) Toomey. He was raised in Charlestown attended St. Mary's School in Charlestown, Boston English , Billerica High School and graduated from Lynn English High School. John received his Associates and Bachelors Degrees in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University. He received his masters in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College and his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk Law in 1988. He lived in…

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Rex Trailer Dies at 84; Share Your Boomtown Memories, Photos

Boston TV icon hosted a children's show in the 1950s-1970s. Do you have any photos from back in the day?

Rex Trailer, a Boston TV icon who had been recovering from pneumonia recently, has died. Trailer hosted “Boomtown,” a children’s show with a Western theme on WBZ-TV from 1956-1974.  How did a Western cowboy make his mark in Boston? According to Wikipedia, his corporate overlords gave him a choice of Cleveland or Boston. But he's remembered for more than his cowboy get-up.The Boston Globe wrote in an editorial last year: Kids adored Trailer’s rodeo tricks. But mostly they adored him for his consistent kindness and competence. He also inspired a local cowpunk band to name itself "Tex Railer's Doomtown." Trailer was 84. A funeral is being planned, but no date has been set yet, according to his website.  Meantime, what are your memories of Rex…

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Obituary: Thomas William McGee

Thomas was born in Lynn, MA on May 24, 1924, and died Dec, 21, 2012. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday Jan. 5, 2013 at St, Mary's Church, 8 South Common Street, Lynn, MA. at 11 a.m.

Thomas William McGee 88, of Swampscott formerly of Lynn died Friday December 21st after a long struggle with Alzheimer's at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Ma.  He was the son of the late Thomas A .McGee and Mary A. (O'Shea) McGee. A World War II veteran he served in the 4th Marine Division seeing action at Saipan, Tinan and Iwo Jima.  He served the people of Lynn as a city councilor, state representative and as the longest serving speaker in the history of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.  He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Grace ( DeClerico). He is also survived by his former wife, Ann (Sorrenti) and their children. State Senator Thomas McGee and his wife Maria of Lynn, Shawn McGee and his wife Sheryl of …

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Obituary: Lawrence "Larry" Alexander

Lawrence, who was born June 10, 1950, died November 6, 2012. He served as a Massachusetts state representative, representing Swampscott and Marblehead. Services at Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead on Friday, Nov. 9 at 10 am.

  Obituary from Dignity Memorial.  Lawrence R. "Larry" Alexander, of Marblehead on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. For 35 years, he was the beloved husband of Mary Alice (Mark). Loving father of Katie of Beverly and David of Seattle, WA. Dear brother of Dr. Paul & his wife Sheila of Providence, RI and the late Jay. Fond brother-in-law of Priscilla, Jon & Stephanie, Sarah & Barry, and Henry & Brannon. Devoted son of the late Dan & Florence Alexander and son-in-law of the late Carl & Patsy Mark. Adored nephew of Shirlee and the late Harriet, Gladys and Roz. Devoted uncle of Rachel & Jeff, Zev, Ari, Jamie & Tara, Dave & Deanna, Nathan, Noah, Emma, Molly and Addie. Cherished cousin of Nadine & Neil, Lisa & Ken, Alexis & Chris, Courtney, Melissa & Kyle…

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Obituary: Lillian (Swartz) Pearlstein

Beloved teacher, wife, mother and grandmother Lillian (Swartz) Pearlstein passed away Sept. 21, 2012 at the age of 90. Visiting hours will be at the home of Cara and Michael Massey through Sunday evening and also on Monday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  Lillian (Swartz) Pearlstein, 90, of Swampscott, Massachusetts passed away on September 21, 2012.  She was the daughter of Ida and Morris Swartz.  She was also the devoted wife of the late John Pearlstein with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Mrs. Pearlstein spent her early years in Gloucester, Massachusetts, later attending schools in Malden and graduating from Boston University undergraduate and graduate schools, with degrees in foreign languages.  She was a beloved teacher of Latin, French and Spanish as well as mathematics.  Her career included teaching at Tewksbury High School, Beebe Junior High School in Malden, Hillel Academy in Swampscott, Lynn English High School and Eastern Junior High in Lynn.  After formally retiring in …

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Obituary: David Whelan

Father, 54, Swampscott resident and Swampscott advocate.

  David Patrick Whelan, Jr., age 54, of Swampscott, died September 1, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer.  Born January 23, 1958, in Malden, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late David Patrick and Mary (Dunn) Whelan. Besides his wife Jean, he is survived by his two children, Hilary and Trevor, both of Swampscott, and his siblings, Robert M. Whelan of Salem, Barbara McDonough of Billerica and John Lingaitis of Beverly.  He also leaves several nieces and nephews.  He was raised in Swampscott, graduating from Swampscott High School in 1975 and from Merrimack College in 1980. Throughout his life, Dave had a love for the Town of Swampscott, serving as Town Treasurer, Town Meeting Member and Chairman of the School Committee.  He also …

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Photos: Friends of Johnny Pesky Pay Their Respects

Early Sunday afternoon brought a small but steady stream of fans and friends, many elderly and many in Red Sox attire, to say goodbye to a local legend.

  Early Sunday afternoon brought a small but steady stream of fans and friends, many elderly and many in Red Sox attire, to say goodbye to a local legend. Johnny Pesky's wake was at the Solimine, Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home in Lynn.

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Obituary: Johnny Pesky — Mr. Red Sox

Johnny Pesky, 93, was a Swampscott resident and to many in Red Sox Nation — the face of the franchise. Visiting hours are Sunday from 2-8 pm at the Solimine, Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Rt 1A), Lynn.

  John M. “Johnny” Pesky, age 93, of Swampscott, formerly of Lynn and Portland, OR, died Monday, Aug. 13 after a brief illness. Born John Michael Paveskovich Feb. 27, 1919 in Portland, Oregon, son of Croatian immigrants, Jakov and Marija (Bajama) Paveskovich. (note: Major League Baseball has Johnny’s date of birth as Sept. 27, 1919, an adjustment made by Johnny in 1939 to meet baseball scouting age limits for tryouts). He was raised in Portland, graduating from high school in 1939 where he was a standout athlete in both hockey and baseball, but ultimately chose baseball and the Red Sox for his career. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Navy and trained as a pilot. He was stationed at Gordon Field Naval Air Base in Atlanta. It was there …

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Obituary: Pat Sherman

Patricia Sherman will be sorely missed by her fellow knitters!

  Age 68, of Swampscott, passed away peacefully on May 27, after a brief illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 28 years, John R. Sherman, a retired law professor, and by her brother, Thomas M. Davis, a ret. Fire captain of Peabody and her sister, Francine Harryman and her husband Thomas of Muskeegan, Michigan. Also by her two loved and loving cats, Ally and Val. She is also survived by her cousins, Kathy Jacobitz, Cynthia Carlsted and Loretta Stafford. Also by her very dear and special friend, Linda Hinchey and her wonderful neighbor, Sheila Sullivan and her gardening friend, Wendy Conaty and her daughter, Maeve. Also by her loving and supportive neighbors, Elaina and Howard Seidel and Dennis and Connie Callahan. Patricia was …

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