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Jytte D. Wells

Jytte D. Wells

Aug 2, 2024

Jytte D. Wells, age 89, a longtime Wakefield resident passed away peacefully at home on August 2 with her family by her side. 

She was born in Odense, Denmark on July 14, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Adolf and Ida (Dammeyer) Bredo. 

Mrs. Wells was born and raised in Denmark. In her younger years she had worked as an...

Rodney A. Hopkins

Rodney A. Hopkins

Aug 1, 2024

Rodney Hopkins, of Stoneham, passed away on August 1st. "Rod" leaves his wife Josephine, daughters Nancy of Dracut, MA, and Valerie, with her husband Chuck, of Kingston, NH, along with his son Ron and his wife Beverly of Naples, FL. "Papa" was the proud grandfather of Lisa Hopkins of Coral Springs, FL, Ryan Geary of Amesbury, MA, and Toni Hopkins...

Pamela A. MacFarland

Pamela A. MacFarland

Aug 1, 2024

Pamela A. (Woods) MacFarland, age 76, formerly of Wakefield, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 1 at the Encompass Health in Beverly.

Born in Boston on March 31, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Hope (Treadwell) Woods. 

She was the high school sweetheart and beloved wife for over 55 years of Barry A. MacFarland currently of Middleton. Pam is...

Susan Day

Susan Day

Jul 29, 2024

Susan Day, age 73 of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, July 29 at the Artis Senior Living Center in Reading.

Born in Winchester on January 1, 1951, to the late Charles F. and Rose (Fitzgerald) Day. She was the cherished sister of Rosemary Morgan of Lynnfield and the late Mary Ann O’Neil.

Susan was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of...

Theresa N. Tenaglia

Theresa N. Tenaglia

Jul 29, 2024

Theresa N. Tenaglia, age 94, of Lynnfield, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Boston, MA passed away on Monday, July 29 at Sunrise Assisted Living. 

Born in Orsogna, Italy on January 24, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Giustina (DiBenedetto) D’Angelo. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Tenaglia. She was the cherished sister of...

Curtis L. Britton

Curtis L. Britton

Jul 28, 2024

Curtis L. Britton, 44, of North Reading, passed away on July 28, 2024, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on October 9, 1979, in Manchester, New Hampshire (NH), Curtis (Curt) was the son of Adele (Solari) Britton of Hooksett, NH, and the late Roy Lee Britton. He spent his formative years in Manchester and graduated from Central...

Cecelia Lamphier

Cecelia Lamphier

Jul 28, 2024

Cecelia Lamphier, age 81, of Wakefield passed away at her home Sunday July 28, 2024.

Born in Malden on June 25, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Margaret A. (O’Mara) Phinney. 

Ceil grew up in Malden and graduated from Mt. Saint Joseph Academy in Brighton and the Mount Auburn Hospital School of Nursing. She was a dedicated...

Angela Fell

Angela Fell

Jul 28, 2024

Angela (Amico) Fell, 106, of Lynnfield, MA died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She is the widow of the late Hartley Fell, and is survived by her beloved daughter, Lisa Fell Costa, with whom she resided since 2001. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Christopher and Hannah Costa, of Melrose MA, Alexander and Tonianne Costa...

Elinor M. Nagle

Elinor M. Nagle

Jul 26, 2024

Elinor M. Nagle, age 88 of Lynnfield, died peacefully at her home on Friday, July 26. 

She was born in Somerville on June 18, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Reidy) Finigan. 

Elinor grew up in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. She was known for her positive attitude, her zest for life and...

James B. Tague

James B. Tague

Jul 24, 2024

James B. Tague, 62 of Wilmington, formerly of Stoneham died peacefully Tuesday July 24, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center of Burlington. 

Born in Boston, on June 21, 1962 he was the son of the late Paul B. Tague and Anne (Meehan) Tague. 

Jim was a graduate of Stoneham High School, class of 1980. He was an IT Specialist for ENE Systems...

Joyce J. Mullane

Joyce J. Mullane

Jul 24, 2024

Joyce J. Mullane, age 75, of Wakefield, formerly of Cambridge, Arlington, and Reading died on Wednesday July 24 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in Cambridge of September 9, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Preston and Ada (Ghilardi) Rhoades.

Joyce was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin 1966. She also graduated from Bentley...

James F. Michigan

James F. Michigan

Jul 21, 2024

James F. Michigan, age 67, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 21, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on January 7, 1957, in Medford, Massachusetts. He is predeceased by Helen and Clement Baron of Stoneham and Albert and Mary Michigan of Melrose. He grew up in Everett and Stoneham and graduated from Stoneham High School,...

John A. "Jack" Foley

John A. "Jack" Foley

Jul 18, 2024

John  A. "Jack" Foley, 83, of Stoneham, formerly of Ipswich and Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Carole A. (Haberger) Foley. Devoted father of John A. Foley, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL and Stacey L. Heaslip and her husband Derek of Lynnfield, MA. Proud and dear grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew and Timothy Heaslip. Loving...

Warren E. DeMasi

Warren E. DeMasi

Jul 18, 2024

Warren E. DeMasi, age 94 of Wakefield, died suddenly on Thursday, July 18, surrounded by his loved ones. Warren was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Ann M. DeMasi, on May 31, 2024. 

Warren was born in Medford, MA, on October 16, 1929. He was the son of the late Eduardo DeMasi and Raphaele (Alvigi) DeMasi. He...

Susan I. Marshall

Susan I. Marshall

Jul 17, 2024

Susan I. Marshall, age 76, of Wakefield passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Susan was born April 10, 1948 to the late Alfred and Marjorie (Bunnell) Marshall. 

Susan grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School in 1966. She attended Lowell (State) University where she achieved a BA in History. Susan went on...

Arthur E. "Buddy" O'Keeffe

Arthur E. "Buddy" O'Keeffe

Jul 14, 2024

Arthur Edward "Buddy" O'Keeffe, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Bridgton, Maine, at the age of 79. Born on October 11, 1944, in Everett, Massachusetts and raised in Wakefield, Buddy lived a full life marked by kindness and a warm, approachable spirit.

Buddy was the son of the late John Joseph O'Keeffe and Louise Clemens O'Keeffe, both of Wakefield. He...

Edward H. Bates, Jr.

Edward H. Bates, Jr.

Jul 14, 2024

Edward H. Bates, Jr. age 75, long-time Chairman and CEO of Spring Air International passed away on July 14, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL where he had been residing. 

He was born in Boston on June 20, 1949 and was the son of the late Edward H. and Antonetta (Drago) Bates.

Mr. Bates entered the mattress business in 1972 when he started...

Deborah A. Meuse

Deborah A. Meuse

Jul 4, 2024

Deborah A. Meuse died on Thursday July 4th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a long illness. She was 69 years old. 

Debby was born on September 3rd 1954 in Boston MA and was the daughter of the late Mervyn and Concetta Landenburg (Lorino). She was raised in Charlestown and has been a resident of Wakefield since 1980. She was the beloved wife...

Marion H. Whiting

Marion H. Whiting

Jul 4, 2024

Marion H. Whiting, age 91, of Hampton, NH formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on July 4th surrounded by family. 

The daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Galvin) Hickey, Marion was born in Wakefield on April 19, 1933. Marion attended Wakefield High School where she was head cheerleader. She had lots of school spirit and was very active in school...

Byron L. White

Byron L. White

Jul 3, 2024

Byron Lincoln White (also known as Steve), age 71 of Wakefield, died on Wednesday July 3 at the North End Rehab Center in Boston.

He was born in Malden on November 5, 1952, and was the son of the late Lincoln and Phoebe (Hemeon) White. He was the devoted grandson of the late Byron and Carrie Hemeon, and beloved nephew of...

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