Obituaries

Mar 7, 2018

Kathleen Gallagher, 80, of Wakefield died on Wednesday, March 7 at the Winchester Hospital.

Kathleen was born in Malden on October 12, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Sally (Melia) Cunningham.

Kathleen was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School and later a graduate of Marion Court...

Mar 6, 2018

Jason McCall Farrell, age 40, a lifelong Wakefield resident died Tuesday, March 6.

Born in Stoneham on November 1, 1977, he is the son of and survived by James M. and Cheryl A. (Funk) Farrell, longtime Wakefield residents.

Jason attended the Hurd School, the Wakefield Middle School, and the Wakefield High School, graduating in 1996....

Mar 4, 2018

Mary F. Smith died peacefully at the Wakefield Care Center on Sunday, March 4th following a period of failing health. She was 92.

Mary was born in Wakefield on June 23, 1925 and was the daughter of Everett and Annie (DeVeau) Malonson.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late George R. Smith Sr. She...

Mar 1, 2018

Alan J. Coffin, age 79 of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham, died on March 1st at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Maine on October 13, 1938 and was the son of the late George and Winifred (Thomas) Coffin.

Al was the beloved husband of Jean M. (Lucreziano) Coffin. He was the loving father of Karen Perriello...

Feb 28, 2018

Edna F. Dussault, age 74, of Wakefield died Wednesday, February 28 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Everett on October 6, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Arthur A. and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Barry.

Edna was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School. She had been a longtime Wakefield resident...

Feb 27, 2018

Rosemarie E. Mercurio, age 81, of Wakefield died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27 surrounded by her daughters after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Born in Boston on June 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Vincenza (Faretra) DeGregorio.

Mrs. Mercurio was raised in East Boston and was a graduate of...

Feb 24, 2018

Janis M. Shine, of Wakefield, died suddenly, Saturday, February 24 at her residence.

Born in Woburn, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Nancy (Cogan) McDonough.

Janis was raised in Winchester and was a graduate of Winchester High School. She had been a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service. She...

Feb 23, 2018

Charles T. BEATON, Sr. May 7, 1934-February 23, 2018.

Please pray to give us the strength to cope with the loss, and to remember and celebrate the greatness of Charles Beaton Sr.; his quiet support, his compassion for all whom he met, his undying devotion and love for his wife of 63 years, his dear Joanie, and...

Feb 19, 2018

Dana W . Nahigyan , 90 of Canton formerly of Wakefield died Monday February 19, at Royal of Fairhaven.

Born in Malden, MA December 12, 1927 he was the son of the late Souren and Ruth (Green) Nahigyan .

Dana was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He was an Army veteran of World War...

Feb 18, 2018

Maurie Ann Haver, 85, of Wakefield, passed away on February 18, 2018. She was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1951. After graduation, she had a brief stint at the Palace of Sweets Ice Cream & Soda Shoppe in Malden and then it was off to serve in the Air Force as a WAF. After basic training...

Feb 16, 2018

Gwenn E. Therrien, age 67, of Wakefield died Friday, February 16 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a brave battle with cancer.

Born in St. Johnsbury, VT she was the daughter of the Doris (Cheney) Therrien and late Russell Therrien.

Gwenn was raised and educated in Cabot, VT and went on to receive her...

Feb 15, 2018

Theresa M. Akerberg, age 81, of Wakefield died Thursday, February 15 at her residence.

Born in Somerville on January 28, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (Settipane) Spinale.

Terry was raised and educated in Somerville. She had been a Wakefield resident since 1969. She is retired from the Town Clerks...

Feb 14, 2018

William E. "Bill" Dunham of Reading, died on Wednesday, February 14 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Rome, New York on June 19, 1931, he was the son of the late Worden and Isabelle (Tiffany) Dunham.

Mr. Dunham was raised and educated in Rome, New York. He lettered in Tennis and Track, was the business...

Feb 13, 2018

On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Vincenzo "Vinny" Pintone, age 35, of Lynnfield Massachusetts left us to be in the arms of our Lord.

Vinny was born on March 16, 1982 in Malden, MA to Rita Santoro-DiStefano and Franco Pintone. He was the beloved brother to Salvatore "Sal" Pintone, Gabriella (Gabby) Izzo and Alexa DiStefano. He was the...

Feb 10, 2018

Marguerite H . Burns , 96, of Wakefield, died on February 10, at the Prescott House in North Andover.

She was born in Cambridge on September 13, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Anne (MacDonald) Moulis.

Marguerite was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1940. She had been a...

Feb 10, 2018

Donovan , Maureen Hildegarde (Murphy), of Lynnfield and Gloucester. Born 13 April 1924, Taunton, MA. Passed away 10 February 2018. Graduate of Framingham State College with a BS in Nutrition; honored with Alumni Achievement Award in 1995 at her 50th reunion. Past member of the Ladies Committee of Peabody Essex Museum, American Field Service in Lynnfield, The Wingaersheek Yacht...

Feb 9, 2018

Carole Devlin , 80 a longtime resident of Wakefield died Friday February 9, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Brownsville Junction, Maine March 9, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Cedric and Gertrude (Berry) Hamlin.

Carole was raised in Maine. She was a graduate of Morse High School in...

Feb 9, 2018

Louis Thomas "Lou" Corcoran, age 74, a longtime Wakefield resident died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, February 9, 2018.

Born in Watertown on November 5, 1943 he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Meyers) Corcoran.

Mr. Corcoran was raised in Watertown and was a graduate...

Feb 7, 2018

Norma G . Lester , age 93 of Wakefield died February 7, 2018 in Winchester.

Norma was born in Revere, MA on October 26, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (Ege) Gallant.

She was raised in Revere and was a graduate of Revere High School. A Wakefield resident for the...

Feb 7, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Ducey, 83, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Wednesday February 7 at the Wakefield Center.

Born in Stoneham on May 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Elizabeth (Holden) Kenney.

Mrs. Ducey was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1952 and Melrose-Wakefield School of Nursing. She...