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Steven C. Watson

Steven C. Watson

Jul 23, 2025

Steven C. Watson (born June 18, 1949) died peacefully in his home on July 23, 2025.

From the boardroom to the classroom to the rugby pitch, Steve lived life fully and intensely, enriched by dear family and friends from around the world. His distinctive voice and stature were matched by his brilliance, generosity, and tireless enthusiasm for people and places.

Born in...

Sheila M. Bowler

Sheila M. Bowler

Aug 14, 2025

Sheila M. Bowler, age 62, of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025.

She was born in Boston, MA on March 8, 1962, and was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Charlotte M. (Hurd) Bowler

Sheila worked and had a long career at Parker-Hannifin for 30 years. She enjoyed shopping and reading and loved to travel to the...

Jacqueline J. Carey

Jacqueline J. Carey

Aug 14, 2025

Jacqueline J. Carey, age 92, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025.

She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on October 6, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Earl and Carmella (Ross-Diaco) Overstreet. 

After her marriage to Thomas P. Carey of Wakefield in 1950 at St Joseph Church they lived in Wakefield where her husband Thomas (Tom) worked...

John M. Doto

John M. Doto

Aug 13, 2025

John M. Doto Jr, age 57 of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved, HOCKEY.

He was born in Malden on January 17, 1968, and was the son of John Sr. and Margorie (Wells) Doto.

He spent his entire life on the ice. A talented goalie who got the honor to play at the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs. He...

Era L. Schiavo

Era L. Schiavo

Aug 10, 2025

Era L. Schiavo, at 80 years of age died Sunday August 10 in Winchester, MA.

She was born in Charlestown on December 2,1944 and was the beloved daughter of the late Guiseppe and Maria (DePietro) Schiavo.

Era was raised in Charlestown and was a graduate of Charlestown High School. She was a long time resident of Malden and retired as a manager...

Joseph T. Freeman

Joseph T. Freeman

Aug 10, 2025

Joseph T. Freeman

May 28, 1954 – August 10, 2025

Joseph T. “Joe” Freeman, 71, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Wakefield, Joe was the beloved son of the late Felix A. and Mary K. (Sullivan) Freeman. He was a 1972 graduate of...

JoAnn Elizabeth Schumb

JoAnn Elizabeth Schumb

Aug 9, 2025

JoAnn Elizabeth Schumb, age 91, of North Chelmsford, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on August 9 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on March 21, 1934, she was the dear daughter of Earl and Ruth (Watt) King.

JoAnn was the beloved wife of the late Charles Joseph Schumb and loving mother of Alaine Marie and her husband...

George E. Moore, III

George E. Moore, III

Aug 6, 2025

George E. Moore, III, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wakefield on August 29, 1941, the son of the late George Moore Jr. and Linda (Carbone) Moore. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Gagnon) Moore, with whom he shared...

Ann M. Leonard

Ann M. Leonard

Aug 5, 2025

Ann M. Leonard, age 87 of Stoneham died Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Winchester. She was born in Boston on November 5, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Martin J. and Bridget (Joyce) Keane. Ann was raised in Boston and was a graduate of Msgr. Ryan High School in Boston and later graduated from the Boston City Hospital...

Carol E. Parsons

Carol E. Parsons

Aug 4, 2025

Carol E. (Dean) Parsons of Stoneham, formerly of Tewksbury, unexpectedly entered into peaceful sleep on Monday, AUGUST 4, 2025, at Lahey Hospital Burlington. She was 81 years old.

Carol was born in Everett, MA and lived there until she and her husband George moved with their two sons Eddie and Jeffrey to Tewksbury into her dream house on Leston Street.

Loving daughter...

Robert "Bob" Hubbard

Robert "Bob" Hubbard

Aug 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Hubbard, age 82 of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday August 2 at his home.

He was born in Winchester on August 19, 1943 and was the son of the late Peter and Edna (Muse) Hubbard.

Bob was raised in Wakefield and attended St. Joseph School. He was a graduate of Wakefield High School, class of 1961. Bob worked in sales...

Ralph P. Walker, Jr.

Ralph P. Walker, Jr.

Aug 1, 2025

Ralph P. Walker, Jr. age 82, of Melrose, passed away on Friday, August 1 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.

Born in East Boston on September 20, 1942 he was the son of the late Ralph P. and Margaret (Colicchio) Walker.

He was raised in East Boston and eventually moved to Medford or the “country” as his mother referred to...

Richard A. McDowell

Richard A. McDowell

Jul 30, 2025

Richard A. McDowell, age 95, died peacefully at his home in Stoneham on July 30th.

He was born in Medford on March 10, 1930. Son of the late Christopher and Muriel (Lovette) McDowell and was raised in Somerville.

Known affectionately as “Papa” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he had a gift for bringing laughter into every room. His sense of humor, especially...

Carol L. Boyington

Carol L. Boyington

Jul 30, 2025

Carol L. Boyington age 73 of Stoneham died Wednesday July 30, 2025 in Danvers, MA. Carol was born in Everett, MA on July 24, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Watson) Boyington. She was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School and later attended the Mass College of Art. She was...

Joseph Bolino

Joseph Bolino

Jul 30, 2025

Joseph Bolino, age 84, of Lynnfield, formerly of Lynn, the beloved husband of Helen Clancy Bolino, died peacefully at home on July 30th surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Lynn and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Bolino. Joe graduated from St. Mary's High School of Lynn and he...

Betty Diane Childs

Betty Diane Childs

Jul 28, 2025

Betty Diane Childs, 86, of Melrose formerly of Stoneham, died on Monday, July 28th at the Bear Nursing Center in Wakefield.

Born in Melrose on October 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Inez (Jones) French.

Ms. Childs was a graduate of Stoneham High School, Class of 1956. She was a retired Bank Teller at Stoneham Cooperative Bank...

Marie V. Sheppard

Marie V. Sheppard

Jul 28, 2025

Marie (Jacquard) Sheppard, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA, passed away peacefully at Mary Immaculate in Lawrence MA, on Monday July 28,2025 at the age of 94.

Marie was the beloved wife of the late Arthur W Sheppard.

Loving Mother of the late Stephen Sheppard , the late William (Billy) Sheppard and his wife Pamela of Hudson NH, John (Jack) Sheppard and...

Robert J. Farrell

Robert J. Farrell

Jul 27, 2025

Robert J. Farrell, age 87, of Skowhegan, Maine, formerly of Wakefield, died on Sunday July 27.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 26, 1938 and was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Parker) Farrell.

Robert was raised and educated in Philadelphia where he graduated from St Joseph’s University and was an avid follower of the Philadelphia sports teams....

Kenneth Robert Ziebell

Kenneth Robert Ziebell

Jul 23, 2025

With heavy hearts we report that Kenneth Robert Ziebell passed away on July 23, 2025 in Bedford, Massachusetts at age 91. Ken was born in Harvey, Illinois on August 18, 1933, attended high school in Indianapolis where he graduated valedictorian. He graduated from Elmhurst College in 1954 followed by Eden Seminary where he was awarded a Master of Divinity in...

Neil E. MacKay Jr.

Neil E. MacKay Jr.

Jul 23, 2025

Neil E. MacKay Jr., 78, of Woburn, formerly of Watertown died Wednesday July 23, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Cambridge December 16, 1946, he was the son of the late Neil E. and Margaret (Carney) MacKay.

Neil was the beloved husband of Jeannine (Middleton) MacKay. He was the loving father of Colleen Hertler and her husband Frank...