Jon Barry Anderson

Jon Barry Anderson, a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away on Thursday morning, June 28, 2018 in the NSMC – Union Hospital in Lynn at the age of 56. Born in Lynn on July 10, 1961, he was the son of Carol A. (Looker) Anderson and the late Ivar E. Anderson. Jon was raised and educated in Lynn. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School. Jon went on to dedicate himself as an employee of the US Postal Service in Lynn. He began his career as a letter carrier before retiring, just three weeks ago, from the maintenance department in the Lynn office. Jon had a passion for music and was an accomplished bass player in local Lynn bands. He performed around Lynn and surrounding cities in the bands; 12:01 Band, The Nation Band, and most recently, the Lite Finger Klepto’s.

In addition to his mother, Jon leaves his wife of 18 years, Deborah M. (Boyle) Anderson of Lynn, his son, Barry Anderson and his wife, Gina of Peabody, his grandson, Isaac Anderson of Peabody, his siblings; Kurt Anderson and his wife, Lauren of Peabody, David Anderson and his wife, Shelley of VA, Jay Anderson of Lynn, and Kristin Matheson and her husband, Kenneth of Lynn. Jon also leaves his parents-in-law, Edward J. and Jacqueline Boyle of Lynn. Many nieces and nephews also survive him. Jon also leaves his beloved dogs, Layla, Emma, and Ava.

Funeral Service will be held in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 7pm. Visiting Hours will be held prior to the service from 4 to 7pm. Interment services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jon’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave. Salem, MA 01970