OBITUARY
William J. Bransfield
June 5, 1925 – March 17, 2013
Mr. William J. Bransfield passed away on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Bill (Bumps) Bransfield was a loving husband to Barbara L. (Cryan) Bransfield, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. William was born and raised in Lynn, son of the late William and Helen (Rich) Bransfield. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Boys High School, Class of 1943. He was a member of the Chicago Five, the championship St. Mary’s Boys High School basketball team that traveled to Chicago by train in 1941. He was the last survivor of this team. After High School, he immediately entered the U.S. Navy V-12 program and attended Middlebury and Dartmouth College. Mr. Bransfield became a commissioned officer in 1944 and served in the Pacific. He rose through the ranks in the Navy Reserve and retired with the rank of Captain. After military service, he received a B.A. from St. Michael’s College and an M.Ed from Salem State College. He participated in graduate studies at Boston College, Boston College Law School, Fitchburg State College and many naval programs. In 1950 Mr. Bransfield joined the Lynn School Department. As a licensed practicing psychologist, he served as head of Psychological Services. He retired after more than 35 years of service. Bill was active in youth and high school sports, was a former basketball coach at St. Mary’s Boys High School, and was a founder of the St. Mary’s Booster Club and Lynn Youth Hockey. Bill was also active in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Lynnfield. As a boy, he caddied at Happy Valley Golf Course and worked for Larry “Spike” Gannon in the pro shop. He enjoyed golf at Golden Gate Country Club, Naples and Dennis Pines and The Highlands on Cape Cod. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his four sons and a daughter, Kevin and his partner, Lucy of Topsfield, Keith and his wife, Maryann, of Lynn, Karen Picone of Peabody, Kirk and his wife, Catherine, and Kenneth and his wife, Dorine, all of Lynn. His twelve grandchildren are: James and his wife, Melissa, Robert, Timothy, Michael and his wife, Colleen, Kevin and his fiancé, Sandy, Bryant, Michaella, David, Ethan, Liam, Eric and Alexandra. Bill is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary L. Callahan. Mr. Bransfield’s Funeral will be from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St, Lynn on Saturday at 10:00AM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Lynnfield at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Friday from 3-7PM. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lynn. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the charity of one’s choice.
Services
- Visitation Friday, March 22, 2013
- Funeral Mass Saturday, March 23, 2013
- Burial Saturday, March 23, 2013
REMEMBERING
William J. Bransfield
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RECEIVE UPDATESApril 21, 2013
Dear Barbara, Kevin, Keith, Karen, Kirk & Ken, John and I were so sorry to hear about Bill's passing......we do wish we could have been there....All our love, Jane, John and Andy
April 4, 2013
Dear Barbara and Family, We just learned of Bill's passing. We shall always remember our good times together with you and the Horgans at the Cape.
Joel. Marilyn, Sherri and Steven Geller
Maria Boverini
March 24, 2013
Dear Bransfield family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Adam and Maria (Boverini) Spates
Gary Sund
March 23, 2013
Until we meet again Dad...
Fred Conti
March 23, 2013
Kevin, My condolances on your'e fathers passing.
Rich Crowley
March 23, 2013
Kirk, Kathy,
Our condolences for your loss.
Rich and Joan Crowley
Nick Meninno and Family
March 22, 2013
To the Bransfield Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
March 22, 2013
Barbara and the entire Bransfield Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great friend to my parents and my family. I have very fond memories of playing golf with Bill and my Dad in Naples.
My prayers are with you
Chip Hart
March 22, 2013
Dearest Kenny, Dorine and family,
Our sincere sympathies on the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts at this trying time.
Marc and Alison Donahue
Georgetown,MA
March 22, 2013
Dear Kenny, Dorine and family,
Roger and I were sad to hear about your dad's passing. Please know that you and the Bransfield family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger and Claudette Poor
Boxford, MA
Brian Merrick
March 22, 2013
Kirk, I'm very sorry for your loss.
March 21, 2013
Ken,
We are very sorry for your loss of your Dad. Our thoughts are with you and the entire Bransfield Family.
The Earp Family
Carol Dee
March 21, 2013
Karen, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 21, 2013
Dear Kirk,Kathy and family were so sorry to hear about your father's passing our thoughts and prayers are wth you and your family. Please give your mother and the rest of your siblings our deepest sympathy.
Debbie Raftery and Lee Oliver
Maryellen Martin Hamel
March 21, 2013
Dear Barbara and family: What a great loss of a very wonderful man whose heart and smile was bigger than his stature. May all your warm memories help sustain you during this difficult time. You were truly blessed. With lots of love, Maryellen Martin Hamel
Kevin Gallagher
March 21, 2013
Dear Karen and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this very trying time.
Sincerely,
Kevin and Kerri Gallagher, Bradford MA
Ron Lavoie
March 21, 2013
Kirk, sorry to hear about your loss. I remember him as a great person with a great view of life. Remember seeing him at the old arena watching all your hockey games. My best to you and your family. Ron & Kathy Lavoie
March 21, 2013
Dear Cousin Barbara and Family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you on your loss. Our memories of times with Bill are all great ones. We trust that you will draw great strength and courage from each other during these days of remembering. We share your faith that he is in a better place, and are buoyed by the certainty that he left this a much brighter world by his passing through it. Bill, and all of you, are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
With love, Dave and Mona Cryan
Steve Gorman
March 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss -- our heartfelt condolences.
Cathy Waldron, SND
March 20, 2013
Dear Aunt Barbara, Kevin, Keith, Karen, Kirk, Kenny and all the family,
My spirit will be with you all as you celebrate the life of Uncle Bill. I will miss him and his many stories of people and events in & about Lynn and within the church. Even though I've lived most of my life in California, I'm thankful for the many visits with the Bransfields over the years.
May all of you be blessed with comfort and fond memories for the rest of your lives.
With love,
Cathy
March 20, 2013
Dearest Barbara and Family. Bill's passing has left a void in our lives. He was more to me than just a friend. He was my mentor and someone I had a great respect for. Kathy and I will miss his friendship,companionship and sense of humor. He will always be in our prayers. Thanks for everything dear friend.
Bill and Kathy Morella
March 20, 2013
my deepest condolences to the family he was a great asset to the school dept fellow veteran paul landry of boxford
Pam Casey O'Brien
March 20, 2013
Dear Kirk and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
The Casey Family
March 20, 2013
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ENTIRE FAMILY ! BILL WAS VERY SPECIAL AND MADE THE WORLD A MUCH BETTER PLACE FOR ALL.THANK YOU
AL DIVIRGILIO
Drew Carr
March 20, 2013
RIP Uncle Bill.
Drew, Fran, David, John, Alison Carr
Mike & Pam Domenici
March 20, 2013
Sorry for your loss, I'll allways remember his big smile. It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.
Our prayers are with your family,
Jim Leonard
March 20, 2013
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the entire Bransfield Family with the passing of my old friend Bill.
He was truly a loving and caring husband and father.
March 19, 2013
My heart goes out to the family at this time sorry for your loss Lisa George
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
March 19, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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