Robert Stentiford

Robert E . Stentiford , 89, of Wakefield died on Saturday, October 29 at the Wingate of Melrose Nursing Home.
Born in Wakefield on September 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Esther (Greeley) Stentiford .
Mr. Stentiford lived in North Reading for many years before retiring to Wakefield in 1988 and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He had been self-employed as a brick mason before joining G.T.E Technology in Waltham. Mr. Stentiford was a member of the Medford Pigeon Club and the Boston Concourse. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and clamming.
He is survived by his wife Helene G. (Martel) Stentiford , his three children; Tim Stentiford of Maine, Joan Swyers of Washington D.C. and Barry Stentiford of Kansas, his three grandchildren; Kurt, Brandon and Geoffrey, his brother Edward Stentiford of Saugus and his two sisters Esther Pinciaro of Florida, Ann Kelloway of Georgetown. Mr. Stentiford was predeceased by his five brothers; Fred, Benjamin, John, Albert, and James Stentiford and his sisters Catherine Phinney and Peggy Saulnier. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Wednesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 10am. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Inc., 178 Savin St., Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148 or the charity of one's choice.

November 01, 2016
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

November 02, 2016
10:00 AM

St. Joseph Church
173 Albion St.
Wakefield, MA 01880