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Madeline Plansky
Jul 1, 2025
Madeline C. Plansky, 86, died Tuesday July 1st, surrounded by her family, both near and far, after a short illness. Madeline leaves behind dozens of loved ones throughout her matriarchy. She is survived by her sons Bernard, John, Mark, Michael and Paul, her daughters Mary and Lisa, and her children by marriage, Catherine, Lisa, Melanie, Michael and Briana. Madeline is...
Robert LaBonte
Jun 30, 2025
Robert “Bob” LaBonté, age 81 of Lynnfield, passed away on Monday June 30 at his home in Lynnfield, MA.
He was born at the Bon Secours hospital on July 29, 1943 and was the son of the late Clarence and Marguerite “Peg” (Murphy) LaBonté and the steadfast husband of Ellin Hoyt LaBonté of Lynnfield.
Bob graduated from Lawrence High School in 1962....
Marie A. Dalton
Jun 28, 2025
Marie A. Dalton, 95 of East Boston died peacefully on Saturday, June 28 at the Winchester Nursing Center.
Born in East Boston, April 2, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Carmella (Frongilo) Marrocco.
Marie was raised in East Boston and later moved to Saugus. She was a graduate of East Boston High School. She raised three children, worked...
Jennifer Theresa Hanlon
Jun 24, 2025
Jennifer Theresa Hanlon, age 55, of Wakefield passed away on June 24, 2025, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born in Boston on July 31, 1969, and was the daughter of Raymond of Naples, Florida and the late Genevieve (Vitelli) Hanlon.
Jennifer was raised in Watertown and was a graduate of Matignon High...
Louise C. Avery
Jun 22, 2025
Louise C. Avery, age 82, of Woburn, formerly of Wakefield and Melrose, passed away on June 22 at the Woburn Rehab and Nursing Center.
She was born in Melrose on March 19, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Corinne M. (Chatelle) White.
Louise was raised in Melrose before settling in Wakefield to raise her family. She was...
Phyllis Lorraine Abdulhayoglu
Jun 19, 2025
Phyllis Lorraine Abdulhayoglu (nee Patrick), May 2 1934 – June 19 2025, of Lynnfield, MA died peacefully at home after a brief illness. Lorraine, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Everett, MA and graduated from Everett High School. She then pursued higher education at Simmons College, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, after which she...
Christine M. Curley
Jun 15, 2025
Christine M. Curley, age 84, of Wakefield passed away, peacefully, on June 15 at the Brightview Assisted Living in Wakefield.
Christine was born in Quincy on June 9, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Constance (Buttomer) Von Rhee.
She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at the Curley Insurance Agency of Wakefield.
She was the beloved wife of...
Thomas J Joyce
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas J. Joyce, age 72 of Stoneham passed peacefully on June 15 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
He was born in Boston on May 23, 1953 and was the son of the late Michael and Theresa (Helebert) Joyce.
Tom was raised in Dorchester, a place he held dear throughout his life. Growing up on Willis Street, he developed strong...
June M. Donahue
Jun 14, 2025
June M. Donahue, age 96, of Wakefield passed away on June 14, 2025 at Winchester Hospital.
She was born in Cambridge on October 6, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Henrietta (Harris) Smith.
June was raised in Somerville and began her family there before moving to Wakefield in the mid 1950’s to raise her family. She worked...
Travis E. Goodchild
Jun 14, 2025
Travis E. Goodchild, 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Newburyport, MA. He was born on November 10, 1936, in Anson, ME, to Wilfred and Grace (Ferguson) Goodchild.
He married his wife, Elizabeth “Libbie” (Cleveland) Goodchild, on May 16, 1964, in Quincy, MA. They settled and raised their family in Wakefield, MA, where Travis was a well-respected Babe Ruth...
Lena Spera
Jun 13, 2025
Lena Spera, age 94, of Stoneham, passed away at the Lahey Clinic and Medical Center in Burlington on June 13, 2025. She was born in Naples, Italy on April 26, 1931 to the late Salvatore and Giulia Giordano.
Mrs. Spera was rasied in Italy before coming to the United States at the age of 26, first establishing in Cambridge. She had...
James M. Sellers
Jun 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James ‘Big Jim’ Sellers, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on June 11 at the age of 87.
He is now joyfully reunited with the love of his life, Judith Duffy Sellers, whom he missed dearly every day since her passing in 2023. Their 63-year bond was one of...
Kathryn Winterson
Jun 10, 2025
Kathryn Winterson, age 81 of Stoneham, passed away on Tuesday June 10 at the CareOne at Lexington.
She was born in Boston on May 22, 1944 and was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Wall) Winterson.
Kathy was the beloved sister of Frances Winterson of Taunton, George F. Winterson “Rick” and his wife Emily of Boston and Duxbury, and the...
Evelyn Margaret Ray
Jun 9, 2025
Evelyn “Lynny/Lyn” Ray, 80
Evelyn Margaret Ray, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, died peacefully on June 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 80 years old, though her spirit was much younger. Lynny was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on December 16, 1944. She was predeceased by her parents, Edith (nee Elliot) and Robert Ray, and is survived by...
Carol A. Smith
Jun 9, 2025
Carol A. Smith, age 80 of Wakefield, passed away at her home on Monday June 9, 2025.
She was born on July 7, 1944 and was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Crawley) Hearn.
Carol was raised in Melrose, MA and graduated from Melrose High School. She met her future husband Ric while they worked together at Gilcrest Department Store...
David L Gibbs
Jun 5, 2025
David L. Gibbs, age 84, formerly of Wakefield and resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 5th. Born in Melrose, Massachusetts on October 29, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Lillian M. (Ryan) Gibbs.
David graduated from Wakefield High School, class of 1958, before serving in the United States Army with...
Sheila Doherty
Jun 3, 2025
Doherty, Sheila — Age 90, of Peabody, formerly of Castles, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, County Donegal, Ireland. Beloved daughter of the late Henry and Kate Doherty (Denary). Sheila was predeceased by her devoted husband of over 52 years, Thomas A. Doherty, in April 2010.
Sheila immigrated to the United States in 1953 at the age of 19. Shortly after her arrival,...
Thomas A. Clarke
Jun 2, 2025
Thomas A. Clarke, age 70, a longtime Wakefield resident, passed away at his residence on June 2, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Malden on April 5, 1955 and was the son of the late Harold and Bernice (Flynn) Clarke.
Mr. Clarke was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1973. He ultimately...
Ronald J. Surette
Jun 2, 2025
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Ronald James Surette, 78, of Reading Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife Rita Surette; son Jason Surette of Reading; daughter Jessica Surette and her husband Alex Gasik, grandchildren Evelyn and Daniel, of Melrose; and daughter Julie McCarthy and her husband Marc, grandchildren Cian and Cormac, of Epping NH. He is...
Peter Ledig
Jun 1, 2025
Peter Ledig, 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1st, leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship, and dedication. He was born on August 5, 1934, in Leipzig, Germany, the only child of Oscar and Johanna Ledig.
Peter immigrated to the United States in 1957, bringing with him the strong values and work ethic that would define...
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