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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...
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...
Richard A. Mancuso
May 31, 2025
Richard A. “Rick” Mancuso passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2025 at the age of 55. A lifelong Wakefield, MA resident, Rick attended elementary school in his beloved Greenwood neighborhood before graduating from Wakefield Memorial High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from UMass Lowell and subsequently studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He honed his skills throughout...
Susan M. Champagne
May 28, 2025
Susan M. Champagne, age 76, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025.
She was born in Stoneham on October 17, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Ursula (Muse) Champagne.
She was raised in Wakefield and attended Wakefield public schools. Susan graduated from Wakefield High School as a member of the National Honor Society.
She had worked...
Ida Montgomery
May 26, 2025
Ida Montgomery, 94 a longtime resident of Wakefield died Monday May 26, at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital.
Born in Tabusintac, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Murray) Loggie.
Ida moved to the United States in 1948. She married her husband John in 1950 and settled in Wakefield. During her working years she ran a local Daycare...
June M. Fahey
May 23, 2025
June M. Fahey, a longtime resident of Wakefield and recent resident of Brightview Senior Living Wakefield, passed away on May 23, 2025. She is survived by eight children, John and wife Elise of Medford, James of Stoneham, Paul and wife Kathleen of Campbell, CA, Robert and wife Juli of Wakefield, David and wife Alice of Wilmington, Janet Rice and husband...
Eleanor Cobleigh
May 22, 2025
Eleanor Cobleigh of Reading, Ma, former resident of Lowell, Ma, and 30-year employee of Raytheon Co, died May 22 at Vantage Healthcare in Wakefield, Ma. She was 85.
Eleanor was the daughter of the late George and Margret (Tampas) Banakos and the mother of the late Michael J Cobleigh.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and...
Johnathan Pebley
May 20, 2025
Johnathan Pebley was born on July 21, 1985, in Wiesbaden, Germany. In 1987, he returned to the United States with his parents, settling in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where he spent his childhood. A proud graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 2004, Johnathan answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2005.
During his...
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