Obituaries

Feb 11, 2017

Alan R. Macdonald, 77, of Lynnfield, MA, formerly of Wakefield, MA, died suddenly on Saturday, February 11 at the Union Hospital in Lynn, Born in Boston on March 28, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Nason) Macdonald. He was the brother of the late Grant Macdonald. Mr. Macdonald was a graduate of Wakefield High...

Feb 9, 2017

Christopher S. Canestaro (Chris), 35, of Wakefield, passed away February 09, 2017. Born on May 11, 1981 in Stoneham to Carmen Canestaro and the late Stephanie Lopez DiGiacomo. He attended Wakefield schools and graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School, Class of 2000.

Chris was a carpenter who enjoyed using his talents helping friends and family on personal...

Feb 9, 2017

Roger E . Lepke , age 63, of Rowley, formerly of Newburyport and Lynnfield, passed away Thursday, February 9 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.

Born in Lynn on February 8, 1954 he was the son of the late George W. and Helen R. (Farrington) Lepke .

Roger was raised in Lynnfield and...

Feb 6, 2017

Gwenda Pierce Kenton (81 years old) born August 28, 1935 a resident of Winchester MA for the past 57 years recently passed away on Monday, February 6th, 2017.

She was born in Great Crosby, England and grew up in Denbigh/Llanrhaeadr North Wales. She traveled to the United States on an ocean liner and arrived in East Boston,...

Feb 6, 2017

POSTPONEMENT Visitation at the McDonald Funeral Home on SUNDAY from 12-3pm. Graveside Service at Forest Glade Cemetery on TUESDAY at 9am.

Edward G. Sarafian, 67, of Methuen formerly of Wakefield died on Monday, February 6 at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford.

Born in Somerville on January 4, 1950, he was the son...

Feb 6, 2017

Robert L. Nutile, 77, a lifelong Wakefield resident died on Monday, February 6 at the Wakefield Center Nursing Center.

Born in Stoneham on April 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Louis L. and Mary E. (Lariccia) Nutile.

Mr. Nutile was a graduate of St. Joseph School and Wakefield High School, Class of...

Feb 5, 2017

Richard E. Sullivan, age 88, of Wakefield, formerly of Everett, died Sunday, February 5 at his residence.

Born in Everett on November 25, 1928 he was the son of the late Frederick A. and Olga (Herrstrom) Sullivan.

Mr. Sullivan was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School; after which, he enlisted...

Feb 5, 2017

Francis V . Streeter , 90, of Wakefield died Sunday, February 5 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington.

He was born in Melrose on July 30, 1926 and was the son of the late Francis V . Streeter , Jr. and Effiejean (Berry) Streeter . Mr. Streeter was a Veteran of both World War II and Korea....

Feb 4, 2017

Helen Jensen Butcher, 100, of Peabody formerly of Lynnfield, died on Saturday, February 4 at the Brooksby Village in Peabody. Born in Little Falls, Minnesota on July 19, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen M. (Gilmore) Jensen. Mrs. Butcher was a graduate of Little Falls High School, Class of 1933 and Macalester College and...

Feb 3, 2017

Kirk M. Moran, age 85 of Wakefield died Friday February 3 in Stoneham after a long period of failing health. He was born in Springfield, MA on November 26, 1931 and was the son of the late Maurice and Jane (Chamberlin) Moran. He came to Wakefield as a freshman in High School and went on to standout in Baseball...

Feb 3, 2017

Elizabeth S. Michelotti, age 85 of Wakefield died Friday February 3 in Wakefield. She was born in Chelsea, MA on October 28, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Louise (Pucillo) Wells. She was raised in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. She had been Wakefield resident for the past 43 years and...

Feb 3, 2017

Lois R . Parr , 96, lifelong Wakefield Resident passed away Thursday, February 2nd, at the Phillips Manor Nursing Home in Lynn.

She was born in Medford on February 13, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Laura (Pinto) Ring.

Lois was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1938....

Feb 3, 2017

BRADY, Ruth Loretta (Long) of Stoneham, October 8, 1921-February 3, 2017.

Ruth was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her hobbies included stain glass, shopping, cooking, sewing, and making jewelry. She and her husband traveled extensively to Hawaii, Sicily, Majorca as well as Florida, California and Las Vegas. Their love...

Feb 3, 2017

James A. Coogan, 82, of Reading passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2017.

Jim was born in Somerville on November 4, 1934, to the late Richard F. and Emma L. (Donahue) Coogan.

Jim grew up in Somerville and attended Somerville High School where he excelled in football and baseball. He proudly served his...

Feb 1, 2017

Henry Pedersen , age 90 of Wakefield and formerly of Malden, died peacefully Wednesday, February 1. He was born in Boston on January 29, 1927 and was the son of the late Luis and Margaret (Rizzo) Pedersen . Mr. Pedersen was raised in East Boston and was retired from Delta Airlines. He was a proud veteran and served with...

Feb 1, 2017

Joseph J. D'Alessandro, 94, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 1, following declining health. He was born on January 19, 1923 to the late Felice and Suzie (Evangelista) D'Alessandro. Joseph attended school in Wakefield before enlisting in the US Army where he served in Company E out of Wakefield. Joseph was the last surviving...

Jan 27, 2017

Ruth E . Derfler , age 70, a lifelong resident of Wakefield died Friday at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Winchester, March 16, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen (Blodgett) Derfler .

Ruth was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1963. She received her Bachelor degree from New...

Jan 27, 2017

Leonard M . Bryant Jr ., age 93 of Stoneham passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 27.

He was born in Cambridge on October 6, 1923, and was the son of the late Lillian J. (Nelson) and Leonard M . Bryant Sr.

Len was raised and attended school in Cambridge. He joined the...

Jan 26, 2017

James S. Creamer, age 63, of Wakefield formerly of Chelsea, died Thursday, January 26 at his residence with his family by his side.

Born in Chelsea on September 13, 1953 he was the son of the late James S. and Lucy (Ryan) Creamer.

James was raised in Chelsea and was educated in the Chelsea public...

Jan 26, 2017

Shirley M. Reineck, age 87 of Wakefield died Thursday, January 26 at her residence. She was born in Saugus on May 25, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Armand and Maude (Hatch) Decareau.

Shirley was raised in Saugus and was a Wakefield resident since 1956. She retired from the Greenwood Nursing Home and enjoyed sewing...