Obituaries

Oct 20, 2022

Claire Mary Goodwin age 48 formerly of Wakefield Ma. passed away in her sleep at her residence in Winchester Ma. October 20th. Claire was the loving mother of two children: George Jr. of Saugus and Andrea (Ali) Goodwin of Sarasota, Fl. She was the daughter of and is survived by Elizabeth and Joseph D'Arcangelo, long time residents of Wakefield...

Oct 17, 2022

Alwyn Florence (Taggart) Van Cor , age 100, a longtime Wakefield resident, concluded an admirable and active life and passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022.

She was born at home on October 2, 1922, in Malden and was the daughter of Frederick James Taggart and Margaret Maunder Curtis Taggart. She was the wife of the late...

Oct 15, 2022

Barbara Ann Cadogan , 70. A lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Saturday, October 15th at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Born in Beverly on June 17, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Linda Pierotti.

Mrs. Cadogan was a graduate of Nazareth Academy in Wakefield and was a retired longtime payroll specialist for the Town of...

Oct 15, 2022

Susan A . Dingle passed much too soon. She passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, October 15th. Sue was born on July 17, 1952 in Everett to William and Shirley Durie.

Susan is survived by her soulmate of 35 years, Norman. Devoted mother and best friend to her adoring children, Erik (wife...

Oct 15, 2022

Trudi Murphy, age 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Belmont and West Peabody passed peacefully at home on Saturday October 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Melrose on August 27, 1939 she was the daughter of Duncan and Reta (Johnson) Miller.

Trudi was raised and educated in Belmont, MA and was...

Oct 15, 2022

Jane (Hurton) Kelley , age 74 of Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died on October 15 at the Residences at Pearl Street in Reading.

She was born in Melrose on June 22, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Margaret (Sullivan) Hurton.

Jane was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of...

Oct 15, 2022

Joan Theresa Keegan , age 89, of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield, died Saturday, October 15 at the Winchester Hospital.

Born in Boston on June 25, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary A. (Balboni) Gould.

Joan was raised in East Boston and had been a longtime Wakefield resident until recent years...

Oct 14, 2022

George R. "Mac" McCarthy, 89 years old, of Lynnfield, October 14th.

Beloved husband for 64 years of the late Janice (Russell) McCarthy. Dear father of Diane Carey and her husband, Bruce, of Andover, Dawn of Lynnfield, and George, Jr., and his wife, Nancy, of Lynnfield.

Mac grew up in Revere and graduated from Immaculate Conception...

Oct 10, 2022

Patricia L. Rainville, age 85, of Wakefield died Monday, October 10 at the Lawrence General Hospital.

Born in Medford on April 19, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Alphie and Mable (Newell) Saulnier.

Patricia was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. She was a longtime Wakefield resident and...

Oct 9, 2022

Eleanor M. "Sissy" Long, age 87, of Wakefield, died Sunday, October 9, 2022 after a period of failing health at the Brightview Senior Living Center, surrounded by her family.

Born in Somerville on December 16, 1934 she was the daughter of the late John F. and Eleanor M. (Leary) Gover.

Eleanor was raised in Malden...

Oct 8, 2022

Neil L. Fanjoy, Sr., affectionately known as "Farmer," a lifelong Wakefield resident died Saturday, October 8 at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a period of failing health.

Mr. Fanjoy was born on January 4, 1945 and was the son of Chester and Olive (Merrill) Fanjoy.

Mr. Fanjoy was raised and educated in Wakefield and was...

Oct 8, 2022

Michael A. Cappotto, age 61, of Wakefield died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8 at his residence.

Born in Lynn on March 31, 1961 he was the son of the late Alfred P. and Rose (Rodriguez) Cappotto.

Michael was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. He has been a Wakefield...

Oct 6, 2022

It is with somber hearts that we announce the death of Sharon Lee Hubbard, of Wakefield, who peacefully passed away at the age of 71, this past Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Born in Woburn on January 15, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Violet (Anderson) Fanjoy.

Sharon was raised in Woburn...

Oct 5, 2022

Susan M. Murphy, age 69, of Wakefield died on Wednesday October 5 peacefully at her home.

She was born in Cambridge on February 19, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (MacGillivray) Doiron. Susan was a dedicated Nurse for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her cottage in Nova...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Jane Tropeano Brosnahan died suddenly October 4, at Winchester Hospital.

Born July 1, 1939 to the late Benjamin and Jeannette Tropeano,

Mary grew up in Wakefield, MA and maintained meaningful friendships in the community her entire life. Mary, always the life of the party, could be easily recognized by her remarkable laugh and brilliant...

Oct 1, 2022

Marie Lorraine Mathews, age 92, a longtime Lynnfield resident, died Saturday, October 1 at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover.

Born in Medford on April 19, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand D. and Ellen F. (Brennan) Bates.

Marie was raised and educated in Winchester and graduated from Winchester High School...

Sep 30, 2022

Reed , Eva L . (Aliberti) of Norwood, Sept 30. Wife of the late Russell Reed . Step-mother of Dawn Loftus of FL. Sister of the late Alvino, Luigi, James, John & Roger Aliberti and Jennie Marino, Rose Liotine, Eda Antonellis, and Antoinetta Busheme. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren: as well as many nieces and...

Sep 29, 2022

Alfred J. Doucette, 87, of Stoneham died on Thursday, September 29 at the Care One in Wilmington.

Born in Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, Canada on March 9, 1935, he was the son of the late Stanley and Celia (Gallant) Doucette.

Mr. Doucette was raised in Prince Edward Island and moved to the United States...

Sep 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Erika Lynne Williams announce her unexpected passing on September 28th, 2022. Erika was only 36 years old and will be forever remembered. Erika was the beloved daughter of Robin (Spiriti) Williams of Swampscott and Robert T. Williams and his wife Terri of Wakefield. In addition to her parents, Erika is...

Sep 25, 2022

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of David Dumais II , of Stoneham MA. He passed away on September 25, 2022, at the young age of 38, after succumbing to injuries obtained while riding his motorcycle.

David was a jovial and eternally loving husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He shared his love of...