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Mary F. Donovan

Mary F. Donovan

May 3, 2024

Mary F. Donovan, who was a friend to everyone she met, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2024 surrounded by her family in Lynnfield.  Born on September 29, 1937 in Dorchester MA.  She was the daughter of Edward and Edna (Hanley) Guiney and grew up in Dorchester.  She was sister to Edward.  Loving mother of Danny Donovan of Lynnfield, Paul...

Bette Jane (Newcomb) Borges

Bette Jane (Newcomb) Borges

May 2, 2024

Bette Jane Borges (Newcomb) a long-time resident of Stoneham, MA passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024 with loved ones by her side.Bette Jane affectionately known as Bette, BJ, Bobby, Mom, Nana, Hon, and Auntie was born on February 10, 1943 to loving parents F. Dwight Newcomb, Jr. and Mary Jane (Mae) Graham in Woburn, MA.Bette Jane is survived and...

Peter C. Richey

Peter C. Richey

Apr 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Peter Richey. Peter passed away after a mighty struggle on April 30, 2024, the day after his 70th birthday. Peter was born in Newton MA on April 29, 1954; on his brother Jimmy’s second birthday. He grew up in Reading MA. Although...

David L DuShane

David L DuShane

Apr 30, 2024

David L. DuShane, age 73, of North Andover, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was born in Melrose on October 4, 1950, to the late Lionel and Miriam (Gillespie) DuShane.David graduated from Wakefield High School in the class of 1968 and later pursued his education in Criminal Justice at Curry College....

Pasquale P. Luciano

Pasquale P. Luciano

Apr 30, 2024

Pasquale P. Luciano, 94 a lifelong Wakefield resident died at his home Monday April 30.Born in Wakefield September 28,1929 he was the son of the late Domenic and Josephine (Giansante) Luciano. Pasquale was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1947. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the Berlin Air Lift. He...

Ralph Edwin Cook

Ralph Edwin Cook

Apr 28, 2024

Ralph Edwin Cook passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, at the age of 87, in his residence in Wakefield. He was born on October 20, 1937, to the late William Henry and Vera (Currie) Cook.Mr. Cook's life journey began in Brookline, where he was raised and educated at Brookline High School. He ventured into various roles within the tech...

Paul D. Albushies

Paul D. Albushies

Apr 28, 2024

Paul D. Albushies, age 64, of Revere, passed away on Sunday, April 28. He was born in Medford on August 13, 1959, to the late Richard A. and Elizabeth A. (Lynn) Albushies.Paul grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School with the Class of 1977. Following his graduation, he ventured to California before returning to pursue nursing school...

Alice Logan

Alice Logan

Apr 27, 2024

Alice Louise (Fraughton) Logan, a lifelong Wakefield Resident, passed away peacefully at Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham, Mass. with her loving family by her side. Alice was born January 12, 1919 in Wakefield, Massachusetts and was the daughter of John and Alice Fraughton. She is survived by her son James and his wife Gail of Windham New Hampshire, granddaughters...

Lawrence L. LaRocque

Lawrence L. LaRocque

Apr 26, 2024

Lawrence L. LaRocque, age 85 of Stoneham died April 26, 2024 in Reading after a long period of failing health.

 He was born in Boston, MA on May 12, 1938 and was the son of the late Lawrence and Catherine (Traynor) LaRocque. 

He was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. Mr. LaRocque was retired from the former...

Nancy Doreen Aucella

Nancy Doreen Aucella

Apr 25, 2024

Nancy Doreen Aucella passed away on April 25 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers at the age of 69. Born in Boston on February 26, 1955, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Myrtle (Rossborough) Aucella.Nancy grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School. She made Cambridge her home for her entire adult...

Helen T. Villemaire

Helen T. Villemaire

Apr 24, 2024

Helen T. Villemaire (nee Keating), 80, of Salem, NH, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Arthur H. Villemaire. Loving mother of Linda A. Satkwich and her late husband Peter (Windham, NH), Lisa A. Gorski and her husband Michael (Sandown, NH), Arthur H. Villemaire, Jr. (Stoneham, MA)...

Gary Avadanian

Gary Avadanian

Apr 23, 2024

The talented musician and artist Gary Avadanian passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 23, 2024, during a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving sister Bette Eldredge; his significant other Nan King Parker; wonderful cousins, including John A. Kachichian; godson John P. Kachichian; Sandra Starck and her husband, Phil; Karen Papa and her husband, Fred;...

Roberta F. Sardella

Roberta F. Sardella

Apr 23, 2024

Roberta F. Sardella, of Stoneham, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on April 23, 2024.Roberta was the loving wife of 37 years to Daniel Sardella and devoted mother to daughter Lauren (Sardella) Mahoney and husband Kevin of Tewksbury, son James Sardella of Stoneham and his partner Jamie Hayes of Southborough.  Cherished Nana to Keagan and Conor Mahoney.Born and raised...

Marilyn L. Fieldhouse

Marilyn L. Fieldhouse

Apr 23, 2024

Marilyn L. Fieldhouse, 85, a long time Wakefield resident, died on Tuesday, April 23 at the Lafayette House in Marblehead.Born in Cranston, Rhode Island on August 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roland J. and Edythe (Seavey) Malmquist.Mrs. Fieldhouse was a graduate of Dedham High School, Class of 1955 and Cambridge Jr. College, Class of 1957.  She...

Ralph J. Quinn, Sr.

Ralph J. Quinn, Sr.

Apr 19, 2024

Ralph J. Quinn Sr., age 87 of Reading, passed away in Fort Myers, Florida on April 19, 2024.Ralph was born in Somerville, MA on June 25, 1936 and was the son of the late Francis and Catherine (Phillips) Quinn.He was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. He continued his education and graduated from Suffolk University...

Esther Joan Sullivan

Esther Joan Sullivan

Apr 17, 2024

Esther Joan Sullivan (nee Wholley) passed away on April 17, 2024, in Melrose, MA, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family. Esther was born on November 21, 1933, in Malden, MA, to James W. Wholley and Marion (Flynn) Wholley. She was the youngest of six children, she had 3 brothers, Thomas, James, and Joseph and two...

Alan J. Powers

Alan J. Powers

Apr 14, 2024

Alan J Powers, age 92, formerly of Medford and Lynnfield, passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions in Lincoln, MA, surrounded by his  family and in the arms of his beloved wife of 64 years Ann (Gonnella) Powers.  A devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he is survived by his five children; Ken Powers and his wife Sandie, Pam Romano and...

Ross I.V. Geldart

Ross I.V. Geldart

Apr 13, 2024

Ross "Val" Geldart, beloved orthodontist and devout deacon of the First Baptist Church in Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away on April 13th, 2024, due to natural causes. Born in 1931, he dedicated his life to serving both his community and his faith.Ross's legacy extends far beyond his professional accomplishments. As a faithful Christian, he tirelessly shared his testimony and supported numerous...

Elizabeth A. Meuse

Elizabeth A. Meuse

Apr 12, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Meuse Aug 13, 1934-April 12, 2024.Born in Wakefield to Rose Alma (Malonson) and William Edgar Meuse. Predeceased by her husband F. Harold Meuse. Sister of Helen Amirault Predeceased by siblings- Catherine (Kitty) Muise, William Meuse , Wilfred Meuse & Marion (May) Cooper. In her 1952 high school yearbook, Betty had two ambitions. One was to become a stenographer and...

Josephine Brickley

Josephine Brickley

Apr 11, 2024

Josephine M. Brickley, of Saugus and a former longtime resident of Wakefield died Thursday April 11, at Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation of Saugus at the age of 101 years old. 

Born in Somerville September 11, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Mary C. (Magliozzi) Antetomaso.

Josephine was a cashier for many years at First National Grocery Store in...

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