Obituaries

Oct 10, 2022

Patricia L. Rainville, age 85, of Wakefield died Monday, October 10 at the Lawrence General Hospital.

Born in Medford on April 19, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Alphie and Mable (Newell) Saulnier.

Patricia was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. She was a longtime Wakefield resident and...

Oct 9, 2022

Eleanor M. "Sissy" Long, age 87, of Wakefield, died Sunday, October 9, 2022 after a period of failing health at the Brightview Senior Living Center, surrounded by her family.

Born in Somerville on December 16, 1934 she was the daughter of the late John F. and Eleanor M. (Leary) Gover.

Eleanor was raised in Malden...

Oct 8, 2022

Neil L. Fanjoy, Sr., affectionately known as "Farmer," a lifelong Wakefield resident died Saturday, October 8 at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a period of failing health.

Mr. Fanjoy was born on January 4, 1945 and was the son of Chester and Olive (Merrill) Fanjoy.

Mr. Fanjoy was raised and educated in Wakefield and was...

Oct 8, 2022

Michael A. Cappotto, age 61, of Wakefield died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8 at his residence.

Born in Lynn on March 31, 1961 he was the son of the late Alfred P. and Rose (Rodriguez) Cappotto.

Michael was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. He has been a Wakefield...

Oct 6, 2022

It is with somber hearts that we announce the death of Sharon Lee Hubbard, of Wakefield, who peacefully passed away at the age of 71, this past Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Born in Woburn on January 15, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Violet (Anderson) Fanjoy.

Sharon was raised in Woburn...

Oct 5, 2022

Susan M. Murphy, age 69, of Wakefield died on Wednesday October 5 peacefully at her home.

She was born in Cambridge on February 19, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (MacGillivray) Doiron. Susan was a dedicated Nurse for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her cottage in Nova...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Jane Tropeano Brosnahan died suddenly October 4, at Winchester Hospital.

Born July 1, 1939 to the late Benjamin and Jeannette Tropeano,

Mary grew up in Wakefield, MA and maintained meaningful friendships in the community her entire life. Mary, always the life of the party, could be easily recognized by her remarkable laugh and brilliant...

Oct 1, 2022

Marie Lorraine Mathews, age 92, a longtime Lynnfield resident, died Saturday, October 1 at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover.

Born in Medford on April 19, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand D. and Ellen F. (Brennan) Bates.

Marie was raised and educated in Winchester and graduated from Winchester High School...

Sep 30, 2022

Reed , Eva L . (Aliberti) of Norwood, Sept 30. Wife of the late Russell Reed . Step-mother of Dawn Loftus of FL. Sister of the late Alvino, Luigi, James, John & Roger Aliberti and Jennie Marino, Rose Liotine, Eda Antonellis, and Antoinetta Busheme. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren: as well as many nieces and...

Sep 29, 2022

Alfred J. Doucette, 87, of Stoneham died on Thursday, September 29 at the Care One in Wilmington.

Born in Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, Canada on March 9, 1935, he was the son of the late Stanley and Celia (Gallant) Doucette.

Mr. Doucette was raised in Prince Edward Island and moved to the United States...

Sep 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Erika Lynne Williams announce her unexpected passing on September 28th, 2022. Erika was only 36 years old and will be forever remembered. Erika was the beloved daughter of Robin (Spiriti) Williams of Swampscott and Robert T. Williams and his wife Terri of Wakefield. In addition to her parents, Erika is...

Sep 25, 2022

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of David Dumais II , of Stoneham MA. He passed away on September 25, 2022, at the young age of 38, after succumbing to injuries obtained while riding his motorcycle.

David was a jovial and eternally loving husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He shared his love of...

Sep 24, 2022

Adam P. McKeever, age 39, of Lynnfield, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24.

Born in Boston on February 3, 1983 he was the beloved son of Philip P. McKeever and Paula A. Russo of Lynnfield. He was the cherished brother of Sean M. McKeever and his wife Kerri of Winchester. He was the loving uncle to Liam,...

Sep 23, 2022

Kenneth J. Cataldo, Jr. age 58 of Topsfield, formerly of Wakefield, died Friday, September 23 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Melrose on June 3, 1964 he was the beloved son of Kenneth J. and Ellie T. (Rogers) Cataldo of Belleview, FL.

Ken was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate...

Sep 21, 2022

Rosemary B. Collins, age 82, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022, at the Bear Hill Healthcare Center, Stoneham, MA

Born in Malden, March 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Goncz) McNeil. Rosemary was raised in Everett; she was a graduate of Malden Girls Catholic High School class of...

Sep 21, 2022

Diane Salvato , 59 of Wakefield passed away on Wednesday September 21, at the Brigham & Women's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Rosalie (Amico) Wiswall.

Diane was a graduate of Peabody High School class...

Sep 21, 2022

Anna Maria Pitman (Gelsomini), of Wakefield, died Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Capestrano, Italy on Oct 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Irma (Colasacco) Gelsomini.

Anna was the beloved wife of Fredrick Pitman of Wakefield, loving mother of Craig Pitman (Jama) of Beverly, Jeffrey Pitman...

Sep 20, 2022

Tim Roberto died peacefully on 20 September 2022 at Windrose Assisted Living in Woburn surrounded by his family.

He was the son of Amelia Ippollito Roberto and John Roberto .

Tim was a life-long resident of Wakefield and a graduate of Wakefield High School Class of 1945. He was a great athlete; played Varsity football...

Sep 20, 2022

Walter A. Olson, Jr., 70, of Cape Coral, Fla. died Tuesday, September 20 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Somerville on October 28, 1951, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Kehoe) Olson. He later moved to Wakefield, where he was a member of the WHS...

Sep 17, 2022

Nina Falite, 95, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2022, surrounded by her entire family. Nina was born in Everett in 1927, where she grew up alongside her late sister and brother, Gloria Falite and Francesco Ruggiero.

Nina was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph A. Falite. Shortly after they were married, Nina and "Joe"...