Obituaries

Mar 23, 2018

Ann L. Mercurio, age 78 of Wakefield, formerly of Billerica, died on Friday, March 23 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in Boston on July 19, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Marie (O'Brien) Lucey.

Ann was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of...

Mar 23, 2018

Kenneth B . Alexander , of Naples, FL, formerly of Wakefield, died Friday, March 23 in Florida. Born in Arlington, MA on December 24, 1949 he was the son of Edward J. Alexander of Bradford and the late Louise G. (Martin) Alexander . Mr. Alexander was born and raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School,...

Mar 20, 2018

Tatyana Kiseleva , age 86, of Lynnfield, formerly of Russia died Tuesday, March 20 at the Pilgram Nursing Home in Peabody.

Born in Sosnovka, Tver Region, Russia on July 1, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Boris and Nadezhda (Stepanova) Shatkov.

Mrs. Kiseleva was born and raised in Russia and was a survivor...

Mar 19, 2018

Lawrence J. "Larry" McCluskey, age 91 of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield, died on Monday, March 19 at the Winchester Hospital.

Born in Lowell on May 17, 1926 and was the son of the late Lawrence P. and Margaret E. (McSherry) McCluskey.

Larry was raised in Billerica and was a graduate of Howe High School, Class...

Mar 18, 2018

Vivian A . Serrentino , 87, of Middleton formerly of Lynnfield died on Sunday, March 18 at the Hathorne Hill in Danvers.

Born in China Grove, North Carolina on September 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Patton) Sherrill.

Mrs. Serrentino was raised and educated in Salisbury, North Carolina. She...

Mar 17, 2018

Karen Marie Bryan , age 50, a lifelong Wakefield resident died on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 2018.

Born in Malden on August 26, 1967 she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Cronin) Bryan and the late Edward W. Bryan .

Karen was a kind, loving, and grateful person. She lived her life simply and contently....

Mar 15, 2018

Nicholas Guletsky, III, age 65, a longtime Wakefield resident died Thursday, March 15 at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Cambridge on May 25, 1952 he was the son of the late Nicholas and Ann (Netishen) Guletsky.

Nick was raised in Pittsfield and was a graduate of The Kent School, Class...

Mar 9, 2018

Mary Z. Jaber, age 95 of Stoneham died Friday March 9 surrounded by her family at her home. Mrs. Jaber was born in Jerusalem, Jordan on May 20, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Elias and Nijmeh (Hannian) Khoury. She was a long time Stoneham resident and enjoyed gardening and was also a communicant of Saint Patrick...

Mar 9, 2018

Lawrence A. Price, a lifelong and well known resident of Lynnfield died Friday March 9 in Danvers at age 64. He was born in Lynn, MA on October 24, 1953 and was the son of the late Edwin and Emily G. (Tabb) Price. Larry was an avid rider of his bicycle and was also a devoted collector of "Hot...

Mar 8, 2018

Thomas P. Gibson, 66 of Medford, MA died on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

Thomas was born in Cambridge, on March 25, 1951 and was the son of the late John J. and Cecelia M. (Gillis) Leary and Justine R. (Manupelli) McCormack.

Thomas was raised in Boston and Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High...

Mar 7, 2018

Kathleen Gallagher, 80, of Wakefield died on Wednesday, March 7 at the Winchester Hospital.

Kathleen was born in Malden on October 12, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Sally (Melia) Cunningham.

Kathleen was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School and later a graduate of Marion Court...

Mar 6, 2018

Jason McCall Farrell, age 40, a lifelong Wakefield resident died Tuesday, March 6.

Born in Stoneham on November 1, 1977, he is the son of and survived by James M. and Cheryl A. (Funk) Farrell, longtime Wakefield residents.

Jason attended the Hurd School, the Wakefield Middle School, and the Wakefield High School, graduating in 1996....

Mar 4, 2018

Mary F. Smith died peacefully at the Wakefield Care Center on Sunday, March 4th following a period of failing health. She was 92.

Mary was born in Wakefield on June 23, 1925 and was the daughter of Everett and Annie (DeVeau) Malonson.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late George R. Smith Sr. She...

Mar 1, 2018

Alan J. Coffin, age 79 of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham, died on March 1st at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Maine on October 13, 1938 and was the son of the late George and Winifred (Thomas) Coffin.

Al was the beloved husband of Jean M. (Lucreziano) Coffin. He was the loving father of Karen Perriello...

Feb 28, 2018

Edna F. Dussault, age 74, of Wakefield died Wednesday, February 28 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Everett on October 6, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Arthur A. and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Barry.

Edna was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School. She had been a longtime Wakefield resident...

Feb 27, 2018

Rosemarie E. Mercurio, age 81, of Wakefield died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27 surrounded by her daughters after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Born in Boston on June 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Vincenza (Faretra) DeGregorio.

Mrs. Mercurio was raised in East Boston and was a graduate of...

Feb 24, 2018

Janis M. Shine, of Wakefield, died suddenly, Saturday, February 24 at her residence.

Born in Woburn, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Nancy (Cogan) McDonough.

Janis was raised in Winchester and was a graduate of Winchester High School. She had been a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service. She...

Feb 23, 2018

Charles T. BEATON, Sr. May 7, 1934-February 23, 2018.

Please pray to give us the strength to cope with the loss, and to remember and celebrate the greatness of Charles Beaton Sr.; his quiet support, his compassion for all whom he met, his undying devotion and love for his wife of 63 years, his dear Joanie, and...

Feb 19, 2018

Dana W . Nahigyan , 90 of Canton formerly of Wakefield died Monday February 19, at Royal of Fairhaven.

Born in Malden, MA December 12, 1927 he was the son of the late Souren and Ruth (Green) Nahigyan .

Dana was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He was an Army veteran of World War...

Feb 18, 2018

Maurie Ann Haver, 85, of Wakefield, passed away on February 18, 2018. She was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1951. After graduation, she had a brief stint at the Palace of Sweets Ice Cream & Soda Shoppe in Malden and then it was off to serve in the Air Force as a WAF. After basic training...