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1961

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2023

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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

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Wakefield, Massachusetts

Michael SCANLON Obituary

SCANLON, Michael Of Lynnfield, April 18th. Beloved husband of Lenore (McNamara) Scanlon. Adoring father of Patrick, Katie, and Taylor. Brother of John Scanlon & partner Christine Rindos of Palm Beach, FL, Kathy Rittenhouse & husband Dirk of Saratoga Springs, NY, Susan Scanlon & husband George Sotiropoulos of Worcester, and Nancy Scanlon & husband Ken Dupee of Berkeley, CA. Also survived by 13 cherished nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Stella. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, on Friday, April 28th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 29th at St. Maria Goretti Parish, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield, at 12 p.m., followed by a reception at the Four Points Sheraton, Wakefield. For obit/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2023.

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Brian McNeill

April 18, 2024

Hi Scan. I can´t believe it´s been a year my friend. Miss you buddy. I just wanted you to know I think of you often, not just today. We will all be together again someday. Until then.....Love you, Brian.

Lynn Pisanelli

April 17, 2024

An angel is a friend, guardian, teacher, intercessor, inspiration, and so much more! Mike, be our angel and keep us strong, stay with us, and guide us to happiness, love, and know we will always be thinking of you and the incredible way you touched our lives. LOVE YA!!

Lynn S Pisanelli

April 29, 2023

Beautiful Mass and shared thoughts by the priest and Billy! Michael is dancing up in heaven! Could have not asked for a better Celebration of Life for our dear friend Scan! Will miss him tons and love you all!! God Bless!

Brian McNeill

April 28, 2023

Sad day. I was lucky enough to meet the great Mike Scanlon through my wife Margaret who was a close friend of Scan´s. And over the years we became good friends. Every time I was with Scan I had a blast. He was a great spirit and left this world way too soon. Fortunately he squeezed 90 years of living, laughing, and loving (Lenore) into 61 years. Scan i will miss you my friend......put in a good word for us up there......and we will see you again. Brian McNeill

Kerry DiPietro & Family

April 27, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort in your memories and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lori and Bob Kramich

April 26, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are all in our prayers. With love, the Kramich family

Ministry of Consolation

April 26, 2023

With our deepest sympathy from Ave Maria Parish, St. Maria Goretti, and Our Lady of the Assumption Church, staff, parishioners, and the Ministry of Consolation our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time.

PATRICIA CIPRIANO

April 25, 2023

So sorry for your loss

The Cipriano Family

Jeffrey Plourde

April 24, 2023

Many good memories of school and community athletics pouring through my mind. May God welcome him and grant his family consolation.

Lynn Pisanelli

April 23, 2023

San you were one in a million! I thank God you came into a part of my life! SMC friends will stay close to Lenore and your kids!! Know how much you were LOVED and will be MISSED! God Bless and love ya Scan!!

Denise Parker

April 23, 2023

So sorry to hear about the loss of one of Litchfield´s own!
Watching him grow up with his amazing parents and siblings was so much fun!
We´ll miss that smiling face at the Road Race!

John Beauvais Family

April 23, 2023

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.

Joyce Dupee

April 22, 2023

Ralph and I were so very sorry to hear about Mike. He was much too young for this and we send our sincerest sympathy to all of his family. It is a tragic loss for all. Our hearts go out to everyone. Love from Ralph and Joyce Dupee

Oweb

April 22, 2023

Greatest thing about Scan was his ability to laugh at himself. That is a great skill to have. He was truly one of the great ones. Sally and me will miss you tons

Kevin Spencer

April 22, 2023

Scanlon Family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all family and friend."s.

Scot Lehigh, Marcia Crumley

April 22, 2023

Scan was such a warm, witty, wonderful person. After a dinner with him and Lenore, you felt as though you'd been to a comedy show -- and spent the next few days recalling the funny stories and laughing again at them. It is such a terrible loss. We were all enlarged and made better people by his friendship. Our hearts go out to his family. Scot Lehigh, Marcia Crumley

Barb Cunningham

April 22, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss,
Barb, Dan and Erin Cunningham

Doreen Stevens

April 22, 2023

To the Scanlon family
So sorry for your loss
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time

Mark and Doreen Stevens

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Apr

28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

Apr

29

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Maria Goretti Parish

112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield, MA

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19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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