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Gerald "Jerry" Bourque

Gerald "Jerry" Bourque

Feb 19, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Bourque peacefully passaged away at his residence on February 19, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 64 years old.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife Allison (McCauley) Bourque of nearly 42 years; proud father to David and his wife Sabrina; beloved Pappy to the loves of his life, grandson Luca and granddaughter Ottavia. Sisters, Sheila Bourque and...

Brenda M. Halpin

Brenda M. Halpin

Feb 19, 2025

Brenda M. (Collins) Halpin died peacefully at Winchester Hospital, February 19, 2025. 

She was predeceased by her adoring husband, Bernard M. Halpin, Jr., and two brothers, Charlie and Dermot. Brenda was the devoted mother of Mary Susan (Halpin) Blout and her husband Jay, Timothy S. Halpin, Denis Pinhone-dos Santos, and C. Richard Halpin. Loving grandmother to David, Morgan and Sadie Blout. 

Brenda...

Kathleen A. Mansen

Kathleen A. Mansen

Feb 16, 2025

Katheen A. Mansen of Reading, MA passed Sunday February 16, 2025. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 7, 1946, to the late Oley & Anges (Cashman) Mansen. Kathleen was predeceased by her brothers Charles, John, and David Mansen, and sisters Carole Seluke and Denise Kossyvakis. 

Kathleen is survived by daughters Corrine A. Haselden & her husband Robert of Aldie,...

Arthur P. Mazmanian

Arthur P. Mazmanian

Feb 15, 2025

Arthur P. Mazmanian, age 81 of Stoneham died February 15, 2025 in Stoneham.

 Arthur was born in Santa Barbara, California on July 9,1943 and was the son of the late Haig and Rose (Sullivan) Mazmanian. 

Arthur was raised in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School, Class of 1961. He later went on to the HVAC industry. He was a...

Nicholas "Buddy" Micelli

Nicholas "Buddy" Micelli

Feb 14, 2025

Nicholas “Buddy” Micelli, age 82 of Wakefield, passed away on Friday February 14 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. 

He was born in Boston on September 1, 1942 and was the son of the late Frank and Gloria (Medugno) Micelli.

Buddy grew up in the North End of Boston. He went to barber school and worked as a barber in the North End and...

Lawrence "Joe" Johnson

Lawrence "Joe" Johnson

Feb 13, 2025

Lawrence “Joe” Johnson, 93, a lifelong resident of Stoneham, died peacefully Thursday, February 13, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.

He was born in Stoneham on November 19, 1931, the son of the late James F. and Veronica M. (Manley) Johnson.

Joe was a graduate of Stoneham High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army during the Korean War. He...

Anne T. McAvenia

Anne T. McAvenia

Feb 13, 2025

Anne T. McAvenia, age 88, of Wakefield passed away on Thursday, February 13 at the Brightview Senior Living in Billerica. 

She was born in Woburn on August 16, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Rene and Emma (Pothier) Surette.

Anne was born and raised in Reading. She met her husband on a blind date and after the two married they...

Paul Chirone

Paul Chirone

Feb 12, 2025

Paul Chirone passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 at the age of 90. Paul was born on September 20, 1934 and was the son of the late Adelio and Elsie Chirone. 

Paul grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School. He then went on to Northeastern University where he studied drafting and engineering.

Paul was a happy go lucky...

Marie T. McDermott

Marie T. McDermott

Feb 12, 2025

Marie T. McDermott, age 90 of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House-Lincoln. 

She was born in Chelsea on August 19, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Doherty) Murray. She was also preceded in death by her seven siblings.

She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late...

Christine Richey

Christine Richey

Feb 11, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend; Christine Richey. Chris passed away at home on February 11, at the age of 101. She leaves her daughter Susan and husband Thomas Kane, her son Mark and wife Teresa, and her daughter-in-law Passang Richey. She also leaves her grandchildren Francis,...

Mary Elizabeth Steele

Mary Elizabeth Steele

Feb 9, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Steele, passed away peacefully in her home in Sandown, NH on Sunday morning February 9 with her wife Alison, and her sister in law Ellen, by her side. She had many visits with family and friends during her end of life. She was 72 years old.

Mary was born on May 26, 1952 in Cambridge, MA. She grew up...

Bernice Kelly

Bernice Kelly

Feb 8, 2025

Bernice (Bennett) Kelly, 99 of Wakefield died at her home Saturday February 8, 2025.

Born in Canada, October 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Merle (Willard) Bennett.

Bernice lived in Canada before her parents moved to Vermont. She was a graduate of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and spent over twenty years as a delivery room...

Michael W. Trainor

Michael W. Trainor

Feb 8, 2025

Michael W. Trainor, age 76 of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 8th at the Sunrise Senior Living Center in Burlington.

He was born in Boston on November 12th, 1948, and was the son of the late Ellen (Lanning) and Joseph Trainor. Mike’s childhood was spent in Quincy and he always valued time with his family – from growing up...

Mary Ann Manzoli

Mary Ann Manzoli

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Ann Manzoli, 84, of Lynnfield died Thursday, January 7, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center of Burlington. 

Born in Boston, October 12, 1940 she was the daughter of the Late James and Sarah (Tringali) Spinale. 

Mary Ann was raised in the West End of Boston and graduated from the Julie Billiart Central High School in the North End. She went...

William P. Corrigan

William P. Corrigan

Feb 6, 2025

William P. Corrigan, age 74 of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday February 6 at the Riverbend Nursing facility of South Natick.

He was born in Everett, MA on May 21 1950 and was the son of the late Philip J. and Mary C. (McGilloway) Corrigan.

Billy was raised in Everett and was graduate of Everett High School. Billy started his career with...

Elizabeth Knudsen

Elizabeth Knudsen

Feb 4, 2025

Elizabeth Knudsen, age 88 of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday February 4 at the CareOne Nursing Center in Wilmington.

She was born in New York City on January 13, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Edmund and Ruth (Nickerson) Greacen. 

She grew up in a family of artists: her mother was a professional sculptor; her grandfather Edmund Greacen, an American...

Eleanor "Joyce" Oates

Eleanor "Joyce" Oates

Feb 3, 2025

Eleanor “Joyce” Oates, 99, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died unexpectedly at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Monday, February 3.

Born in Saugus, January 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Helen (Hibbett) Donahue.

Joyce was a graduate of Saugus High School, Class of 1944. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish and was a retired cashier...

Thomas H. Collins

Thomas H. Collins

Feb 3, 2025

Thomas H. Collins, 90, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. Born on December 13, 1934, in Wakefield, Tom was the son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (White) Collins. He was one of 14 children, all of whom predeceased him.

Tom attended Melrose High School and went on to serve his country with honor as a radio...

Carol L. Kilroy

Carol L. Kilroy

Feb 2, 2025

Carol L. Kilroy, 84, loving wife of the late Arthur W. Kilroy and longtime resident of Lynnfield, died unexpectedly on Sunday February 2, at the Beverly Hospital.

Carol was born in Lynn on October 20, 1940, daughter of the late Walter H. and Caroline M. (Bilodeau) Fraser. 

She was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class of 1958, and North Shore Community...

John B. Shevlin, Jr.

John B. Shevlin, Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

John B. Shevlin, Jr. of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family, on February 1st. He was 79 years old.

John was born in New London, CT on October 23, 1945, and was the son of the late John B. “Jack” Shevlin and the late Ann (Morehead) Shevlin.

John was raised in Wakefield, MA and graduated from Wakefield...

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