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Paul F. Egan
May 2, 2025
Paul Francis Egan, age 74, died peacefully Friday, May 2 in Boston at the Massachusetts General Hospital after years of battling cancer.
He was born in Northampton, MA on May 14, 1950, and was the son of the late John S. and Margaret (McMann) Egan.
Mr. Egan was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1969,...
Jane P. Killeen
Apr 29, 2025
Jane P. Killeen, age 75, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th, surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
She was the beloved wife of James Killeen, her partner in life for 54 beautiful years. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and treasured memories. Jane was the love of James’s life, and...
Donna M. Carleton
Apr 27, 2025
Donna M. Carleton, 65, of Stoneham, MA, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025.
Born on July 23, 1959, Donna was the daughter of the late Matilda and Ronald Nelder of Malden. She was the sister of Stephen Nelder of Ballston Lake, NY, and Nancy Athridge of Wakefield, MA. She graduated from Malden High School class of 1977.
Donna is survived by...
Alice C. Fitzpatrick
Apr 25, 2025
Alice Claire (McLaughlin) Fitzpatrick, aged 95, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2025 at the home of her son Steven and daughter in law Karen at 46 Emerson Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John.
Alice was born on July 23, 1929. She enjoyed a full and wonderful life. Born at the end of the Roaring Twenties,...
Ronald Joseph Doyle
Apr 25, 2025
Ronald Joseph Doyle, age 89, of Stoneham, passed away on April 25 at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston.
Born on July 12, 1935, and the son of the late Augustine and Margaret (Keating) Doyle, he grew up in Everett and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in Boston’s North End before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps....
Waldo J. Gagnon
Apr 24, 2025
Waldo J. Gagnon, originally of Bangor, Maine, resided in Lynnfield, MA and Naples, FL passed away on April 24, 2025 at the age of 94. At Bangor High he was president of the rifle club and captain of the baseball team. He played four years of baseball for the Black Bears of the University of Maine and was a member...
Eleanor A. Teschek
Apr 24, 2025
Eleanor A. (Matson) Teschek, age 100, of Stoneham and Haverhill, MA, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill, MA. Ellie was born on November 30, 1924 in Woburn, MA, to Edward and Wilhelmina Matson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald H. Teschek. She is survived by her loving daughters...
George W. Anderson Jr.
Apr 23, 2025
George William Anderson Jr., a dedicated Navy veteran and retired Massachusetts state police officer, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 at the age of 82 .
He was born on October 8, 1942 in Quincy Massachusetts. After retiring he moved to Sarasota Florida, where he resided for the last 30+ years.
After proudly serving in the US Navy, George transitioned to...
Janet M. Sullivan
Apr 22, 2025
Janet M. Sullivan, 82, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Born on June 11, 1942 in Revere, Janet was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Shaw) D’amore.
Janet attended and graduated from Nazareth Academy in Wakefield. She married the love of...
Bonnie S. Cresta
Apr 21, 2025
Bonnie Sue Greenberg Cresta, a devoted mother, caring friend, and vibrant soul, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity that will never be forgotten. She was a mother to her two beloved children, always offering them her unwavering support and unconditional love.
Bonnie found joy in life's simple pleasures; gardening, where she nurtured beauty from the earth; and...
Robert D. Bennett
Apr 20, 2025
Robert D. Bennett, age 90, of Wakefield passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on April 20, 2025.
He was born in Wakefield on July 5, 1934 and was the son of the late Elmer F. and Jennie M. (White) Bennett.
Mr. Bennett was a lifelong Wakefield resident. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He had...
Lorraine A. McLellan
Apr 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lorraine McLellan, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Known affectionately as "Nanny Lolo" to her cherished grandchildren, she brought warmth, joy, and creativity to all who knew her.
A lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA, she was a familiar and friendly face at Hallmark Health and Dutton Family Care, where her kind spirit,...
Marilyn Ciarletta
Apr 20, 2025
Mrs. Marilyn Ciarletta, age 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Born August 22,1933, she was a lifelong resident of Wakefield. Loving wife of Joseph Leo Ciarletta with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. The daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Betty) Bitto Ohlson. Beloved mother of three...
Alfred Francis Willett
Apr 19, 2025
Alfred Francis Willett, 100, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, was called to be with Jesus Christ on April 19, 2025.
Alfred, son of Ruth (Markham) and Paul Cyril Willett was born on October 4, 1924 on the family farm in Chelsea, Maine. He married his “sweetheart” Anne Therese Sateriale on October 7, 1951.
Alfred always dreamed about heaven. 1 Corinthians 2:9, has told us,...
Marguerite "Margie" McGagh
Apr 18, 2025
Marguerite “Margie” McGagh, age 83, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on April 18, at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Burlington.
She was born in Medford on January 15, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Samuel L. and Albertine M. (Parent) Fardy.
She earned her Bachelor’s in Biology from UMass Amherst and a Master’s in Health Science from Northeastern University, leading...
Peter Bergholtz
Apr 16, 2025
Peter Bergholtz, 84, of Rockport Massachusetts passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 surrounded by his family after complications from a stroke.
Peter was born on October 3,1940 and raised in Reading Massachusetts. He was the son of Marjorie (Ritchie) and Paul Bergholtz.
He graduated from Reading Memorial High School and went on to attend Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine where he...
Charlene May Hill
Apr 16, 2025
Charlene May Hill, age 81, of Danvers, formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Wednesday, April 16.
She was born in Somerville on March 30, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Holoway) Ellis.
She was raised in Somerville and later moved to Saugus to raise her family. She met the love of...
Burton Hammond Page
Apr 14, 2025
Burton Hammond Page, age 83, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, after a long illness. He was born in Winchester on September 15, 1941, and was the beloved son of the late George and Phyllis (Stone) Page.
Burton had a lifelong passion for golf that shaped both his personal and professional life. He began his career working with...
Riccardo A. Drainoni
Apr 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Riccardo Drainoni announces his passing on Sunday April 13, 2025. He was the beloved husband to Cynthia Drainoni (Wallis), married for 53 years, together for 57. He was son of the late Gaetano Drainoni of Foggia and Mary Amico from East Boston, and brother to Angela, Carmella, Mary, Gaetano, and Robert....
Alan M. DiPiero
Apr 13, 2025
Alan M. DiPiero, age 84 of Wakefield, died on Sunday April 13 at his residence.
He was born in Boston on July 27, 1940 and was the son of the late Anthony and Gertrude (Kurtzer) DiPiero.
Alan grew up in the South End of Boston and had a passion for flying and aviation from a very young age. He joined the Civil...
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