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Alfred A. DelRossi, Jr.

Alfred A. DelRossi, Jr.

May 29, 2025

Alfred Anthony Del Rossi, Jr., age 88, of Wilmington, formerly of Stoneham, died on May 29, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1936 and was the son of the late Alfred A. DelRossi Sr. and Santa (LeDonne) DelRossi. Alfred was the oldest of four boys; and is survived by his three brothers, Joseph and his wife Carolyn, Richard and...

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...

William H. Veno

William H. Veno

Jul 19, 2025

William H. (Billy) Veno, age 86 of Wakefield, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2025.

He was born in Wakefield and was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Hill) Veno.

William was a lifelong Wakefield resident and attended St. Joseph School, the Lincoln School, and Wakefield High School where he excelled in hockey. After...

MaryAnn Harrington

MaryAnn Harrington

Sep 6, 2025

MaryAnn Harrington, age 76, passed away on September 6 surrounded by loving family in her Wakefield home.

Born in Philadelphia on May 13, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie E. (DiOrio) Carabello. After her family moved to Massachusetts, MaryAnn met her future husband while they both attended Lynnfield High School, from which she graduated in 1967.

MaryAnn...

William Twomey

William Twomey

Sep 4, 2025

William Twomey, age 64 of Lynnfield, passed away on Thursday September 4.

He was born in Arlington, MA on February 4, 1961 and was the son of Elinor (Madigan) Twomey and the late John Twomey.

Bill grew up in Belmont, MA where he was blessed with friendships that stood the test of time. He was a dedicated professional in commercial real estate,...

Patrick C. Lucey

Patrick C. Lucey

Sep 2, 2025

Patrick C. Lucey, age 33, passed away on September 2, 2025, surrounded by family and love.

Patrick (“Pat”/”Luce”) was born in Wakefield on November 13, 1991. He was predeceased by his father Patrick Lucey and survived by his mother, Ranie Melanson, sister Jessica Lucey grandparents Donna and Roger Melanson, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and incredible mass of friends. (Counsel of...

Kathleen T. "Kay" Walsh

Kathleen T. "Kay" Walsh

Aug 29, 2025

Kathleen T. “Kay” Walsh, age 84, a lifelong Wakefield resident, passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield on Friday, August 29 surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 12, 1941 and was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Margaret (Reardon) Mahoney. Kay was a graduate of Wakefield High School. She had been a devoted...

Warren W. Magoon

Warren W. Magoon

Aug 29, 2025

Warren Whitney Magoon, 84, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Reading, Massachusetts. A devoted husband, loving father and brother, cherished grandfather, and passionate gardener, Warren leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep-rooted family values.

Born on April 25, 1941, in Boston, Massachusetts, Warren was raised in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School in 1958. He went...

Mary Veronica O'Leary

Mary Veronica O'Leary

Aug 28, 2025

Mary Veronica O’Leary, age 103, passed away at The Residence at Pearl Street in Reading on August 28.

She was born in Everett on May 16, 1922, and was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Nora (Burke) O’Leary. She was the sister of the late James O'Leary, Charles O’Leary, Frances Treinavicz, and Paul O’Leary. She is survived by 12...

Pauline H. "Polly" Salter

Pauline H. "Polly" Salter

Aug 24, 2025

Pauline H. "Polly" Salter, 92, of Bedford, died on Sunday, August 24th at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Melrose on September 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Marshall P. and Dorothy A. (Chamberlain) Harris.

Mrs Salter lived in Reading for most of her childhood, moving to Gilford, New Hampshire in her teens, graduating from Laconia,...

Ruth K. Coffill

Ruth K. Coffill

Aug 21, 2025

Ruth K. Coffill of Lynnfield, MA passed away August 21, 2025 at the age of 98.

Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Edith D. Kent (Daley), both from Nova Scotia. Ruth grew up in Wakefield, MA. Her grandfather owned Daley Drug Store in Harvard Square where Ruth worked part-time during high school. She worked...

Joan E. Dalton

Joan E. Dalton

Aug 19, 2025

Joan E. Dalton, age 89, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday August 19 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

She was born in Jamestown, NY on February 16, 1936 and was the daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Ross) Castagnino.

Joan grew up in Jamestown, NY where her parents immigrated to from Italy. In 1955 Joan and girlfriends decided...

Rose M. Golini

Rose M. Golini

Aug 16, 2025

Rose M. (Ferraro) Golini of Wakefield, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16th, surrounded by love and family. She was 97 years old. Born in East Boston on April 27, 1928 Rose was the beloved daughter of the late Carmine Ferraro and Lucia (Trimonte) Ferraro.

A precocious child, family stories include sneaking candy from her father’s grocery, learning to ride...

Jermina Raymond

Jermina Raymond

Aug 14, 2025

Jermina Raymond, age 78 of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, August 14.

She was born in Greenfield, MA on September 15, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Roland and Jermina (Gutkowski) Page.

Jermina was a longtime Wakefield resident. She enjoyed working in the maternity floor for over 30 years until she retired.

She was the loving mother of Lynn Zarba and...

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...