LYNN — Donald Brian Yancy Jr., “Double Dee,” 38, a lifelong resident of Lynn, died tragically, Oct. 28, 2016. Born Aug. 10, 1978, in Lynn, he was the son of Donald B. Yancy Sr. and Regina A. Snow and grandson of the late Franklin D. and Sandra J. (Yancy) Laro.
Donald attended Lynn Tech Vocational High School and Lynn Classical High School. For a short time, he was an apprentice plumber; a trade that he enjoyed as he was very good with his hands. Spending time with his family and friends meant a lot to him. He was always there to lend a helpful hand; he always had your back. He enjoyed working out at the gym. A favorite place for him to sit and reflect was the Lynn Heritage State Park.
Donald will be best remembered for his smile and his ability to tell a funny story.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his five sons, Donald B. Yancy III, Evan Yancy, Dylan Yancy, Joshua Turner and Jordan Thomas; his sister Cassandra Anim-Addo and his stepbrothers Robert Dawes-Hegan and Patrick J. Hegan all of Lynn. He also leaves behind nieces Tiana Pena, Ashleigh Dawes-Hegan, Kahlan Dawes-Hegan and Abigail Hegan; nephews Mason Bowman and Robert Dawes-Hegan; aunts Rhonda Green, Vanessa Laro-Conway, Donalda Bowley; uncles Lee Bowley, Ian Gauslin, and Shawn Greene; a host of cousins including Aja Gauslin, Ian Gauslin, Shawn Greene Jr., Adrian Greene, Corey Greene, Sheila Yancy and Kenny Valentine and very dear friends.
Service information: Calling hours will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 3-5 p.m. at GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn.