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Norman McCall

Norman McCall

Jan 27, 2026

Norman J. McCall, age 92 of Wakefield died January 27 in Wakefield after a long period of failing health.

He was born in Woburn, MA on June 10,1933 and was the son of the late Bernard and Louise (Porter) McCall.

Norman was raised in Woburn and as a teenager went to work for the John L. Fowle Company, where he worked for...

Richard G. Kelley

Richard G. Kelley

Jan 22, 2026

Richard "Dick" G. Kelley, 81, formerly of Wakefield, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, in Concord, New Hampshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1944, in Boston, MA. Richard was the son of the late Gordon and Ruth Kelley, formerly of Greenwood, later residing in Stoneham, MA.

Best known by everyone as Coach, Kelley's...

Patricia A. Kelleher

Patricia A. Kelleher

Jan 22, 2026

Patricia A. Kelleher, 93, of Wakefield MA passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. She was born in Reading, MA on March 30, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Nicholas W. and Helen R. Halloran. She graduated from Reading Memorial High School. Pat was a homemaker raising her family in Wakefield.

She shared 37 years of marriage with her...

Thomas Joseph Larkin, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Larkin, Jr.

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas Joseph Larkin Jr, “Tom” of Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on January 21st, 2026, at the age of 89 years old at the Carlton-Willard retirement facility in Bedford. Tom was a dedicated public servant, a fierce advocate for individuals with special needs, and a strong supporter of those suffering from addictions.

Born on July 23, 1936, to parents Audna and Thomas...

Kevin James Wynne

Kevin James Wynne

Jan 20, 2026

*** Due to the inclement weather, the family will conclude Sunday's visitation at 1pm *** 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin James Wynne on January 20th, 2026 at the age of 84. 

Kevin was born on October 25th, 1941, to parents James and Catherine Wynne in Cambridge, MA. Raised in Saint Anne’s Parish in Dorchester, MA,...

Dennis M. McFall

Dennis M. McFall

Jan 18, 2026

Dennis M. McFall, 82, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by the love of his family.



Born in Boston on December 2, 1943, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Robert E. and Mary C. (Goguen) McFall. He made Stoneham his home for more than 30 years, where he built...

William J. Hurley Jr.

William J. Hurley Jr.

Jan 16, 2026

William J. Hurley Jr., 87, of Wakefield died Friday January 16, at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Arlington, MA, April 15,1938 and raised in Roxbury, he was the son of the late William J. and Margaret (Hallisey) Hurley.

Bill graduated from Boston Trade High School in 1956 where he played football and baseball while specializing in plumbing....

Edward G. Flaherty

Edward G. Flaherty

Jan 16, 2026

Edward G. Flaherty, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield died Friday January 16, at the Woburn Nursing Center.

Born in Winchester, July 25, 1940 he was the son of the late William and Anna (Tolan) Flaherty.

Ed was a graduate of Charlestown High School class of 1958. He continued his education at Suffolk University. Ed worked as Sales Representative for Royal Typewriter...

The Reverend Canon Edward Hin Cho Ho

The Reverend Canon Edward Hin Cho Ho

Jan 13, 2026

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The Reverend Canon Edward Hin Cho Ho entered into the nearer presence of God on his 102nd birthday, January 13, 2026, at Burlington Lahey Hospital.

Fr. Ho was born on January 13, 1924, in Hong Kong, the seventh of twelve children, to Wing Siu Ho and Lo Lin. During his teenage years, he began to discern a call to ordained ministry,...

Andrew J. Lupien

Andrew J. Lupien

Jan 13, 2026

Andrew J. Lupien, age 55, of Wakefield passed peacefully on January 13, 2026 surround by his family after a long battle with cancer that he faced with unwavering strength and dignity.

He was born in Malden on June 5, 1970, and was the son of the late James Lupien and Marjorie (Chisholm) Lupien. Andrew is survived by his loving wife, Charlene...

Joan Donata Leone

Joan Donata Leone

Jan 13, 2026

Wakefield- Joan Donata Leone., a lifelong Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on February 1, 1943, in Boston, MA to the late John E. and Jennie J. (Caruso) Carney. She was predeceased by her late husband, Franklin C. Leone. Raised in Wakefield, she was a 1960 WHS graduate. She retired as...

Clara Chu

Clara Chu

Jan 12, 2026

Clara Chu, age 45 of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Monday January 12 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln.

She was born in Boston on October 19, 1980, the daughter of Sui Chu and the late Yee (Yue) Chu.

Clara was a graduate of Clark University, and went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Emerson College. She was an...

Caesar J. Balzotti

Caesar J. Balzotti

Jan 10, 2026

Caesar J. Balzotti, a longtime resident of Lynnfield and formerly of Wakefield, and the beloved husband of Dawn M. (Nowlan) Balzotti, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 16, 1956, to the late Salvatore and Theresa (Marino) Balzotti. Caesar was an entrepreneur who owned and operated...

Katherine A. Clark

Katherine A. Clark

Jan 8, 2026

Katherine “Kay” Clark

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Katherine “Kay” (McColgan) Clark of Stoneham died peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was 91 years old. Born and raised in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace (McLaughlin) McColgan from County Donegal, Ireland. Kay was the wife of the...

Deborah Mullen

Deborah Mullen

Jan 6, 2026

Deborah Mary Mullen, age 72, of Amesbury, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Michael J. and Eleanora (D’Onofrio) Sasso.

She was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1971. She then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Colby College in New Hampshire. Debbie was...

Patricia J. Todd

Patricia J. Todd

Jan 4, 2026

Patricia Jane Todd 1952-2026

Patricia “Patty” Jane Todd, age 73, of Wakefield, MA formally of Malden, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on January 4, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Stoneham, MA on June 11, 1952, and was the loving daughter of the late Esther Jane and John “Jack” Todd. Patty was...

James Louis Ducette

James Louis Ducette

Jan 1, 2026

James Louis Ducette, age 58, of Wakefield passed away on January 1, 2026 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Chelsea on May 14, 1967 and was the son of Suzanne (Langevin) Ducette of Wakefield and the late Raymond Ducette, Jr.

He was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1985. He was a...

Frances M. Pumfrey

Frances M. Pumfrey

Jan 1, 2026

Frances M. Pumfrey (Berry), age 90, of Stoneham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1 surrounded by her family.

Frances was a woman whose beauty began within and naturally flowed outward. It was seen in her carefully chosen outfits, felt in the laughter that filled every room she entered, and known in the joy she shared so generously.

She believed dinner...

Marjorie J Doyle

Marjorie J Doyle

Dec 31, 2025

Marjorie J. “Margie” Doyle, age 95, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Woburn, MA.



She was born in Medford, MA on February 19, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Warren J. and Marjorie E. (McLaughlin) Ross. Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late John F. “Dubba” Doyle, and a devoted mother to Janet Gard...

Robert J. "Bob" Ramocki

Robert J. "Bob" Ramocki

Dec 30, 2025

Robert J. “Bob” Ramocki of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2025, at the age of 72, while doing what he loved most, helping others. His life was defined by his deep devotion to his family, his honorable service as a Police Officer with the Wakefield Police Department, and a kind soul that touched countless lives.

Bob was the beloved...