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Wanda O'Neill Obituary

Wanda J. O'Neill

1929 - 2022

Lynnfield - Wanda J. O'Neill, 93, of Lynnfield, MA, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022 and is now reunited in Heaven with her soul mate, James W. O'Neill, Jr.

She was born January 24, 1929 in Everett, MA, the daughter of Alexander and Adelia (Paprowicz) Dyszczyk whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Frank Louis Dyszczyk.

Wanda was the valedictorian of her graduating high school class and an avid skater at the Bal-a-roue Roller Skating Rink of Medford where she met many lifelong friends and the love of her life, Jimmy. Together, they raised their two children, Steven and Nancy, in Stoneham, MA before relocating to Lynnfield in 1984. She was also the beloved secretary to the vice principal at the Northeast Regional Vocational High School from its opening day until her retirement.

She kept an immaculate home and a meticulously landscaped yard. She was also an accomplished watercolor artist and made long lasting friends at the Melrose Arts and Crafts Society. She enjoyed scenic rides up the New England coast and outings to Richardson's Farm for milk and ice cream.

She is survived by her son, Steven J. O'Neill, and his wife Cathleen, of Monson, MA, her daughter, Nancy J. Coppin of St. Petersburg, FL, as well as eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by many friends, family and neighbors.

Service Information: A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 18, 2022 at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield, MA.

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Published by Daily Item on Aug. 18, 2022.

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Joyce & Michael Wahlig

August 18, 2022

She was a dear friend we met while roller skating after moving from New York to Massachusetts in 1956. Ann Moore described Wanda perfectly. Wanda opened her beautiful home to us on several occasions when we came to visit our wonderful friends from skating. We would all get together at Wanda and Jim's home or at some restaurant we could all fit in. What fun and memories we have. We will miss Wanda and her lovely personality, and her laugh..who could forget it!

August 17, 2022

Earth lost another angel. She was one of the kindest souls I’ve ever met. I’ll see you in heaven until then - your German freind.

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Ann Moore

August 15, 2022

Wanda was a best skating friend for 70 years. We got together outside of skating for years on Friday nights, kids and all. She was gracious and opened her home many times in the last few years to all her old skating friends. We will all miss her.

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10:00 a.m.

Lakeside Cemetery

Wakefield, MA

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