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Ann M. White
Oct 29, 2024
Ann Marie White of Andover, died peacefully on Tuesday October 29 at the age of 96.
She was born in Winchester on November 19, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Patrick Henry and Grace Margaret (McGonagle) McDonald.
Ann grew up on a farm in Woburn during the Great Depression and World War II, graduating from Woburn High School in 1945....
Maria Jose Alexandre
Oct 28, 2024
Maria Jose Alexandre, age 82, of Reading, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, October 28.
She was born in the Town of Óbidos in Portugal on March 9th, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Gertrudes) Marques.
She was a giving person, always taking care of and wanting to do more for others. She...
Bradford Q. Roberts
Oct 28, 2024
Bradford Q. Roberts, age 57, of Wakefield passed away on October 28, 2024 at his residence. Brad was born at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Halloween in 1966. The family having recently relocated to Reading, where Brad attended Austin Preparatory School, graduating with the class of 1985. After a brief time at Boston College studying English Literature he gained a passion...
Marjorie M. Spang
Oct 28, 2024
Marjorie M. Spang, age 96, a longtime Wakefield resident, passed away on October 28, 2024 at the Lahey Clinic and Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by her family.
Marjorie was born on September 26, 1928, to Gunnar and Margaret Colliander. She had an older brother, Ralph, and a sister, Helen, both now deceased. Marjorie met the love of her life, the...
Marisa Vittum
Oct 26, 2024
Marisa Vittum, of Middleton and formerly of Lynnfield died October 26, 2024 at age 73.
She was born in Malden, MA on March 3, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Kaljikian) Maghakian.
Marisa was raised in Lynnfield and was a graduate of Lynnfield High School, Class of 1969. Mrs. Vittum was a cosmetician and worked for many...
Jennifer M. Allen
Oct 26, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Jennifer (Jenny) Allen, age 40, of Haverhill, formerly of Wakefield, on October 26th, 2024. Born on August 8th, 1984 in Boston, she was the daughter of Patricia Green of Salisbury and the late Steven Allen of Lynn. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 2002, followed by classes at North Shore...
Joseph M. Sullivan
Oct 25, 2024
Joseph Michael Sullivan, age 81, beloved educator, mentor and role model who positively impacted many lives throughout his storied careers in education and the United States Army Reserves, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 25, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Born in Medford, Mass., on April 19, 1943, he was the son of the...
Thomas G. Coffin
Oct 25, 2024
Thomas G. Coffin, 76 of Wakefield died Friday October 25, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
Born in Panama, February 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Caroline (Geddes) Coffin.
Thomas was a graduate of Christobal High School in Panama and Canal Zone College. He moved to New York and worked with Verizon for over 30 years, relocating to...
Linda M. McLaughlin
Oct 24, 2024
Linda M. McLaughlin, age 76, of Saugus, formerly of Wakefield, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, October 24 at the Care One in Peabody.
She was born in Little Falls, NY on March 2, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Helen G. (Qvick) Gifford.
Linda was raised in upstate New York before moving...
Hugh C. O'Brien
Oct 23, 2024
Hugh C. O’Brien, age 97, a longtime resident of Wakefield, formerly of Winchester, died Wednesday, October 23 at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield. Beloved husband of A. Theresa (McNally) Doody O’Brien and the late Anne S. (Michalezyk) O’Brien and the loving father of the late David O’Brien.
Hugh was born and raised in Winchester and moved to Wakefield in...
Thomas P Curran
Oct 21, 2024
Thomas P. Curran, 50 a lifelong resident of Wakefield died at his home on Monday October 21.
Born in Melrose, February 6, 1974 he was the son of Gary Curran and the late Nancy (Bennett) Curran.
Tom was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1992. Tom played quarterback on the varsity football team. He was a Middlesex League All Star...
Jane Tibbetts
Oct 21, 2024
Jane Tibbetts (Savard), loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, & friend comfortably entered eternal rest October 21, 2024.
Born on June 1, 1954 in Lowell, MA, she lived there for the first part of her life; working in the mills as a young girl. She was devoted to her family and initiating intergenerational change. Her profound impact will continue to be seen...
Carmella Rinaldi
Oct 21, 2024
Carmella Rinaldi, age 92 of Wakefield, formerly of Winchester, died on Monday October 21 at the Windrose at Woburn.
She was born in Boston on May 20, 1932 and was the daughter of the late James and Angie (Machetto) Spinale.
Carmella grew up in the West End of Boston. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Rinaldi. She was the...
Arthur G. Cole, Jr.
Oct 19, 2024
Arthur G. Cole, Jr., 79 of Tewksbury, formerly of Wakefield, died Saturday October 19, at Lowell General Hospital.
Born in Melrose on December 31, 1944 he was the son of the late Arthur G. and Frances (Burry) Cole.
Arthur was a graduate of Wakefield High School. After graduation he went on to serve in the Army during the Vietnam Era. He was...
Helen L. Wynne
Oct 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen “Totsie” Louise Wynne on October 19th, 2024, at the age of 85.
Helen was born on August 15th, 1939, to parents James and Veronica Johnson in Stoneham, MA. The baby of 5 children, she was the light and rock to her whole family.
Helen met her soulmate, best friend and...
Mary Shirley Sardella
Oct 18, 2024
Mary Shirley Sardella of Wakefield died peacefully with family at her side at the age of 93 on October 18, 2024.
She graduated from Regis College and fulfilled her lifelong passion of teaching children at Winthrop Elementary in Melrose for over 25 years. Shirley was a remarkable woman, a dedicated mother, loving wife, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She will always be...
Doris E. Parsons
Oct 18, 2024
Doris Parsons, age 97, a longtime resident of Stoneham died Friday, October 18, at Sunrise of Lynnfield.
Born in Dracut, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Hesson) Drury.
Doris was a graduate of Dracut High School class of 1944. She was a member of the American Legion-Women’s Auxiliary. Doris was a talented Seamstress and would often make clothes...
Lawrence E. Silva
Oct 18, 2024
Lawrence E. Silva, 59, of Wakefield, formerly of Somerville and Malden died at his home on Friday October 18.
Born in Somerville, January 6, 1965 he was the son of Edward J. Silva and the late Helen (Burgess) Silva.
Larry was always kind, considerate and respectful to those around him. He was well loved by his family and friends. He was a...
Barbara J. Skinder
Oct 17, 2024
Barbara Joanne Skinder, age 92, of Andover, MA, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at the Brudnick Center in Peabody, MA.
She was born on January 12, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Allan) Doyle.
Barbara grew up in Arlington, MA, and was the oldest of seven siblings. She attended Katharine Gibbs College and worked in...
Jeanne DePinho Paula
Oct 16, 2024
Jeanne DePinho Paula, age 77, of Kettering, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born in Boston on April 10, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (DePinho) Paula.
Jeanne was born in Boston. She moved to Portugal at a young age and lived there for many years. She studied at the University of Coimbra where...
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