Obituaries

Mar 10, 2021

Wilbur "Whip" Halliday, Jr. of Bourne and Naples, FL formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at his residence on, March 10, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston on May 23, 1927 he was the son of the late Wilbur L. and Kathleen (Fox) Halliday.

Whip was born and raised in Winthrop and was a graduate...

Mar 8, 2021

Francis J. O'Hare, Jr., 74, of Melrose, formerly of Wakefield, died on Monday, March 8 after a long period of failing health.

Born in Everett on October 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Francis and Lucy (Lanzo) O'Hare.

Fran ("Franny") was raised and educated in Wakefield. He was a retired construction supervisor...

Mar 6, 2021

Norman Andre' Beliveau 68 years old April 13, 1952 - March 6, 2021

Norman passed away in the home he grew up in, with his family by him in Wakefield, MA. He was a graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School, Class of 1970, where he was a member of the Warrior gymnastics team.

He was...

Feb 28, 2021

Dorothy B . Stokes , age 90, of Wakefield died Sunday, February 28 at her residence in Wakefield with good friends at her side.

Born in Lynn on March 19, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Amanda E. (Helmuth) McGowan. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Stokes . She...

Feb 26, 2021

Andree J. Stewart, age 80, a longtime Wakefield resident died Friday February 26 in Reading. She was born in N.B. Canada on October 31, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Paul and Roseline (LeBlanc) Bujold. She spent her early years in Montreal, Canada and came to the United States in 1958 and resided in Malden. She was...

Feb 26, 2021

Dr . John "Reggie" Sardella of Wakefield died peacefully with family at his side at the age of 93 on 02/26/2021.

He is former president of the student council at Wakefield High School, Principal of the Wakefield Junior High School, Assistant Superintendent of the Wakefield Public Schools, Chairman of the Wakefield Board of Selectman, and a US...

Feb 24, 2021

Gerald J. Crosby, 74, of Stoneham, passed away on February 24, 2021, surrounded by his three daughters. He was the son of the late William and Ann (Miles) Crosby and the brother of Pat Love of Madison, CT; Joanne Elliott of Richmond, VT; and the late Billy Crosby, Tommy Crosby, and Lois Sitnik. He is survived by his partner...

Feb 23, 2021

Shirley M . Coe , 94, of Peabody, died on Tuesday, February 23 at her residence.

Born in Worcester on December 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Mae C. (Graham) McNabb.

Mrs. Coe was raised in Worcester and was graduated Valedictorian from the Worcester Public School System. After marrying...

Feb 23, 2021

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Richard "Dick" David White , devoted husband, adored father of six children and proud grandfather to twelve grandchildren (with one more on the way), passed away at the age of 73. Dick was born on April 26, 1947 in Wellesley, MA to Robert and Betty White . While attending Lowell Tech, he joined the...

Feb 22, 2021

Robert Edward Hayes, a longtime resident of Wakefield passed away on Monday, February 22, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. He was 78 years old.

Born in Boston on January 22, 1943. Bob was raised in Everett and was the son of the late Philip E. and A. Helen (Smith)...

Feb 20, 2021

David George Mohla , age 81, of Melrose formerly of Wakefield died Sunday, February 20th at his residence.

Born in Melrose on June 12, 1939 he was the son of the late George and Louise (Vinton) Mohla . He is survived by his brother Robert Mohla and his wife Mary of Woburn; his nephew Robert Mohla of...

Feb 20, 2021

Joan "Joni" Ruelle, nee Canty, age 78, of Malden peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, surrounded by family.

Joni was born and raised in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School (Class of 1960). She retired from Delta Dental where she worked in customer service.

Joni was preceded in death by...

Feb 20, 2021

Alexander R. Francesconi, of Wakefield, also known as "Sonny" or "Alec" to family and friends went home to be with the Lord, February 20th. Born in Revere on March 20, 1929 he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Federiconi) Francesconi. Sonny was raised in Revere and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School. He then went on...

Feb 18, 2021

DiMare , Mary (Albaro), age 91, of Beverly, formerly of Stoneham, February 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dominick "Joe" DiMare . Mother of Donna Cody and her husband Richard; Paul and his wife Donna; Joseph; Richard and his wife Marie. Grandmother to 12 and Great-Grandmother to 14. Loving sister to Joseph Albaro and his wife Barbara; the...

Feb 18, 2021

Edmund Britt, Age 70 of Wakefield, MA died February 18, 2021 from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.

He was predeceased by his father, John O'Donnell Britt, stepfather, John William Surra Jr., and mother, Ann Maureen Surra. He leaves his devoted wife of 44 years, Lillian Little, and two loving daughters, Rachel Britt-Little and her partner, Frank L....

Feb 17, 2021

Howard Hall, 86Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 17, 2021

Julie A. (Ames) Farren, 49, of Stoneham died on Wednesday, February 17 at the Winchester Hospital.

Julie was born in Cambridge on October 17, 1971 and was the daughter of Robert F. Ames and his wife Cheryl of Arlington and Suzanne LaRocca of Stoneham

Julie was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of St....

Feb 15, 2021

Phyllis (Barrasso) Picardi , age 91 of Wakefield, formerly of Revere, passed away on Monday February 15th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was born in East Boston on July 14, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Armando and Margaret (Finno) Barrasso.

Phyllis grew up in East Boston and later settled in...

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 10, 2021

Victoria E . (Lund) Simoneau , age 81, of Lynnfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 10, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 19, 1939 to the late Victor and Elizabeth (Wilson) Lund. Vickie was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class of 1957, a member of the Wakefield...