William H. Cushing

William H. Cushing, 89 of Danvers, formerly of Lynn, passed away early Monday morning at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Burbine) Cushing, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage with.
William was born in Lynn, on February 16, 1935, son of the late Franklin and Ella (Collela) Cushing. He was raised and educated in Lynn, and after high school, he went on to serve as a member of the United States Air Force.
Throughout his life, he was an active member of the community, always willing to do what he could for others. He was active in the East Lynn Pop Warner League for over 40 years, having served as past Vice President and President, very dedicated to Club America, which helped keep kids off the streets, and was very involved in local politics, helping with many mayoral races over the years. His career span over many years consisting of service to his community such as the dog officer in Lynn, a Constable, helped out at the former Cushman's bakery, drove for the MBTA, and served as the city's Health Inspector, prior to his retirement.
In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, helping at his son's restaurant, Christopher's Restaurant, in Reading, but most importantly he was a family man. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Besides his loving wife Joyce, he is survived by his children and their spouses, William and Laurie Cushing of Lynn, Richard and Debra Cushing of Peabody, Gary Cushing of Hampton, NH, Jeanne Cushing of Lynnfield, Lisa and Keith Howard of ME, Tracy Cushing and James Benningfield of Danvers; his grandchildren, Michael Curley, Shannon, Ricky, Mark, Christopher, Jessica, Michael Cushing, Taylor, Corey, Craig, Cassie, Jason, Natasha, Heather; his great-grandchildren, Mikey, Maddison, Aubrie, Jacob, Kaylen, Brianna, Lane, Ashley, Tyler, Paige, Ellies, Wesley, Tyson,Taryn and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 14, from 3-8PM at the Solimine Funeral Home, 426 Broadway(Rt. 129), Lynn, followed by a service in the funeral home at 8PM. A burial service will take place on Friday, August 16 at 12pm at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, in Peabody. Donations may be made in his memory to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 102 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923.