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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...

Judith Ann Eagan

Judith Ann Eagan

Dec 15, 2025

Judith Ann Eagan, age 81, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on December 15, 2025 after a recent diagnosis of an aggressive brain cancer. She was the cherished daughter of the late George W. Tracy and Mary (Lannagan) Tracy. Born on March 30, 1944, she was raised in Calais, Maine and graduated from Calais High School in...

Gary W. Hawkes

Gary W. Hawkes

Dec 16, 2025

Gary W. Hawkes, age 83, of Wakefield passed away on December 16, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Melrose on August 7, 1942 and was the son of the late Roy and Janet (Cunha) Hawkes.

Gary was raised and educated in Wakefield, where he fondly remembered his time working at Crystal Pharmacy in Greenwood, which led him to meet...

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...

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...

Christopher P. Jones

Christopher P. Jones

Dec 30, 2025

Christopher P. Jones, age 53 of Plaistow, NH, formerly of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 30 at his home.

He was born in Medford on November 16, 1972, and was the son of Carleton Jones of Stoneham and the late Judith (Sweet) Jones.

Chris was a kind and understanding husband, son, brother and friend who always put others first. He...

Donald F. Giordano

Donald F. Giordano

Dec 30, 2025

Donald F. Giordano, of Wakefield and formerly of Malden, passed away December 30 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was 88 years of age. He was born in Medford, MA on April 14, 1937 and was the son of the late Sabato and Archangela (Marotta) Giordano. He was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville...

Dr. Ben Valtious Thompson

Dr. Ben Valtious Thompson

Dec 29, 2025

Dr. Ben Valtious Thompson, PhD, age 63, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 29, 2025.

Born in Jamaica on January 4, 1962, he was the son of the late Donald Thompson and Edna Nivens. Dr. Thompson was raised in Jamaica and later immigrated to the United States in adulthood, carrying with him a deep reverence for education,...

Alberta P. McMahon

Alberta P. McMahon

Dec 29, 2025

Alberta P. (Parisi) McMahon, 101, of Lynnfield, entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2025 with family by her side. Born on February 1, 1924 in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine (Ferullo) Parisi.

Alberta was raised in Revere, and graduated in 1941 from Immaculate Conception High School. She spent all 12 years with...

Ruth M. McDonald

Ruth M. McDonald

Dec 29, 2025

Ruth M. (Sweeney) McDonald, 94, died on December 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on June 18, 1931, the only child of the late John “Joe” and Ruth Ellen (Foster) Sweeney. She attended Andover public schools and graduated in 1951 from Punchard High School, where she participated in marching band, social committees, softball, basketball, and volleyball. After...

Thomas A. Nestor

Thomas A. Nestor

Dec 27, 2025

Thomas A Nestor, of Wakefield MA, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters. Son of the late Norma (Durgin) and James J. Nestor, Tom was born and raised in Winthrop, MA.

Tom was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (McGonagle) Nestor. He was the loving father of Shannon Quinn and her husband Dominic of...