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Frank Robert "Bob" Noyes, Jr.

Frank Robert "Bob" Noyes, Jr.

Feb 26, 2026

Frank Robert “Bob” Noyes, Jr. age 87, of Wakefield passed away peacefully in New Hampshire on February 26, 2026.

He was born on December 11, 1938 and was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Bickmore) Noyes.

Bob was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School. While there he was a standout athlete, participating in hockey, baseball...

Octavio O. Reis

Octavio O. Reis

Feb 25, 2026

Octavio O. Reis, age 78, of Saugus passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 at his residence.

He was born in The Azores of Portugal on June 4, 1947 and was the son of the late Jeremias and Ermelinda (Reis) Botelho.

Octavio was raised in Sao Miguel, Azores Portugal and was a member of the Portuguese military, having been recruited to be...

Donald F. Crosby

Donald F. Crosby

Feb 25, 2026

Donald F. Crosby, age 89, of Londonderry, NH, formerly of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026.

He was born on May 5, 1936 and was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Mahoney) Crosby.

Mr. Crosby was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School. He was a longtime employee of Stoneham Ford and had retired...

Joseph G. Spezzafero

Joseph G. Spezzafero

Feb 24, 2026

Joseph G. Spezzafero, age 89, of Stoneham, passed away on February 24, 2026.

He was born in Cambridge, MA on February 22, 1937, and was the proud son of the late Dante and Helen (DeStefano) Spezzafero.

Joe was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. Following high school, he worked nights loading and driving trucks for A&P and...

William E. Locke

William E. Locke

Feb 22, 2026

William E. Locke, aged 104, a longtime resident of Reading, North Reading and most recently Brooksby Village in Peabody, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Everett on October 7, 1921, Bill was the cherished son of the late Frederick and Anastasia (O'Hearn) Locke. He was raised in Everett.

Bill married the love of his...

Deborah Jean Ryan

Deborah Jean Ryan

Feb 22, 2026

Deborah Jean (Griffin) Ryan, 70, of Saugus passed away peacefully with her husband by her side Sunday night February 22, 2026, while listening to her favorite song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. Debbie was born July 29, 1955 to JoAnn and Charles Griffin. She attended Medford High School and later got her nursing degree from Boston University. Debbie worked at New...

Jean M. McCluskey

Jean M. McCluskey

Feb 22, 2026

Jean M. McCluskey, age 99, passed away on February 22, 2026 at the Lahey Clinic and Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by her family.

She was born in Medford on September 17, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Marion (Mooney) Rowe.

She was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School and a graduate of Chandler...

Susan W. Richter-Haskell

Susan W. Richter-Haskell

Feb 22, 2026

Susan W. Richter-Haskell, age 78, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.

She was born in Melrose on February 7, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Barbara (Hindon) Kearney.

Susan was raised and educated in Melrose. She had lived a short time in Malden before making her home...

Austin G. Rossetti

Austin G. Rossetti

Feb 21, 2026

Austin G. Rossetti, age 80, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. He was born in Winthrop on November 29, 1945.

He was the beloved son of the late Anthony C. and Mary L. (Georgina) Rossetti. He was the loving brother of Anthony A. Rossetti and his wife Leona of Stoneham. He was the uncle of Mark and Christopher...

Ann F. Bruzzese

Ann F. Bruzzese

Feb 19, 2026

Ann F. Bruzzese, age 90, of Wakefield, formerly of Revere, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 19, at Brightview Assisted Living in Wakefield.

Born in Boston on January 9, 1936, she was the cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Phyllis (Catalano) Amoroso.

Ann was an extremely strong woman whose life was defined by her deep passion...

Carol M. Mustone

Carol M. Mustone

Feb 12, 2026

On Thursday, February 12, Carol Marie Mustone of Stoneham Massachusetts passed peacefully with her son Craig by her side. Carol joins her parents Joseph and Marie as well as brothers and sisters Joe, Francis, Susan, Michael, Mary, Anthony Theresa, Barbara, Adeline, Christie, John in celebration of their reunion in heaven. Carol is survived by her daughter Mary, sons Michael, Craig...

David Lee Blankenship

David Lee Blankenship

Feb 11, 2026

David Lee Blankenship, devoted loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 79, in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

He was born in Morton, Washington, on March 16, 1946 to parents Edwin Blankenship and Edith Humphries. David spent his early years on the West Coast, where he worked as a Logger.

In 1966 he served as a Medic...

Thomas R. Benedetto

Thomas R. Benedetto

Feb 10, 2026

Thomas R. Benedetto, born May 17, 1955 in Winchester, MA died unexpectedly on February 10, 2026 at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his family.

He was the fourth son of the late Alfred P. “Gus” Benedetto and Agnes C. (Meuse) Benedetto of Wakefield. He leaves behind his loving wife Pamela A. (Mason) Benedetto, his two sons,...

Dolores M. Green

Dolores M. Green

Feb 8, 2026

Dolores M. Green, 89 a longtime resident of Stoneham died Sunday February 8, at Ellis Nursing and Rehab in Norwood.

Born in Boston, October 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Simms) Lambert.

Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Phillip S. Green. She was the loving mother of Rhonda Vercellini and her husband Robert of...

Pamela J Paige

Pamela J Paige

Feb 8, 2026

Pamela J. Paige of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, surrounded by her loving family.

Originally from Lynn, Massachusetts, Pam lived—and loved—life to the fullest.

An avid runner and proud business owner of the former On Target Personal Training, Pam dedicated her life to helping others thrive. She was a devoted mother and wife, a doting Nonni to her...

Patricia Ann Stine

Patricia Ann Stine

Feb 6, 2026

Patricia Ann Stine (nee Marshall), 72, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by family on February 6, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and cherished daughter, aunt, and friend, Patty will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Born in Stoneham to Rosemary (McColgan) and George Marshall, Patty was the fourth of 13 siblings. She graduated from Stoneham High...

Richard Cunningham

Richard Cunningham

Feb 2, 2026

Richard David Cunningham passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, with his wife and daughters at his bedside.

He courageously fought a four-year battle with lung cancer, enduring chemotherapy and radiation without complaint.

Rich was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, beloved brother, father and brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Richard was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to William J....

Katherine R. MacDermott

Katherine R. MacDermott

Feb 1, 2026

Katherine R. MacDermott, age 95 of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Woburn on June 8, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Todesca) Romano.

Katherine grew up in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School, 1948. She had been a resident of...

Eleanor S. Dulay

Eleanor S. Dulay

Feb 1, 2026

Eleanor S. Dulay, 77, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at her home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband and three children.

Born in the Philippines on August 15, 1948, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Pedro and Maria (Ferrer) Salomon. She was raised and educated in the Philippines, where she earned a degree in business...

E. Bruce MacPherson

E. Bruce MacPherson

Jan 31, 2026

E. Bruce MacPherson, age 93 of Lynnfield, passed away on January 31 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

He was born in Lynn on February 4, 1932 and was the son of the late Allen and Helen (Hughes) MacPherson.

Edwin B. was a Lynn English High School graduate, and served his country joining the US Navy, serving as Engineer aboard...