Bernard (Bernie) MacKenna was born on April 1, 1934; he passed away peacefully at Winchester Hospital on September 1, 2019. He was the son of the late George and Jessie MacKenna and loving brother to Barbara Adams of Peabody and the late June McElroy of Peabody. Bernie was raised and educated in Lynn, MA and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1953, where he played first line center for the State Hockey Champions. After…

Frank C. Masiello, 65, of Wakefield, died on Thursday, August 29 at his home. He was born in Lynn on January 6, 1954 and was the son of Eileen (Golden) Masiello and the late Frank Masiello. Frank was most proud of his family. The best days of his life were spent with his 6 year old granddaughter, Isabelle, and 3 year old grandson, Jackson. And when his children were growing up, he loved long family camping trips under the stars in the…

Douglas W. Toth, 66, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, August 28 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center. Born in Melrose on January 2, 1952, he was the son of the late John S. and Maida (Purrington) Toth. Mr. Toth was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He served in the United States Air Force for eight years. Mr. Toth had worked for Sprint Telephone Company. He is survived by his brother Myron Toth and his wife Bonnie of Wakefield and many…

Douglas W. Toth, 66, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, August 28 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center. Born in Melrose on January 2, 1952, he was the son of the late John S. and Maida (Purrington) Toth. Mr. Toth was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He served in the United States Air Force for eight years. Mr. Toth had worked for Sprint Telephone Company. He is survived by his brother Myron Toth and his wife Bonnie of Wakefield and many…

Judith L. “Judy” Hafferty, age 78, of Wakefield, died Wednesday, August 28 at the Winchester Hospital. Born in Winchester on December 12, 1940 she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Wilder) Burns. Judy was raised and educated in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1958. She had worked her entire career as a bank teller for multiple local banks. Judy loved to travel with her husband; you could always…

Judith L. “Judy” Hafferty, age 78, of Wakefield, died Wednesday, August 28 at the Winchester Hospital. Born in Winchester on December 12, 1940 she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Wilder) Burns. Judy was raised and educated in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1958. She had worked her entire career as a bank teller for multiple local banks. Judy loved to travel with her husband; you could always…

John Ingham Gaythwaite was born in West Lynn, MA to William Gaythwaite and Annis Oxley on 3 August 1917. He married Doris Rich in 1943 and following the end of WWII they built their home in Lynnfield, MA where they resided for 60 years and raised two sons, John W. and Gary G. Gaythwaite. John and Doris moved to Brooksby Village, Peabody, MA in 2005 and Doris died in 2011 after 68 years of harmonious and loving marriage. John died peacefully on…

John Ingham Gaythwaite was born in West Lynn, MA to William Gaythwaite and Annis Oxley on 3 August 1917. He married Doris Rich in 1943 and following the end of WWII they built their home in Lynnfield, MA where they resided for 60 years and raised two sons, John W. and Gary G. Gaythwaite. John and Doris moved to Brooksby Village, Peabody, MA in 2005 and Doris died in 2011 after 68 years of harmonious and loving marriage. John died peacefully on…

Jennifer McNall passed away on August 26, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Jennifer is a lifelong resident of the town of Wakefield and a graduate from Wakefield High School in 1986. Jennifer was most recently employed at Winchester Hospital in the intensive care unit. Jennifer was the loving wife of Kenneth J. McNall for 23 years; and devoted mother of Sean and Rachel. Jennifer is…

Robert Carl Colucci, age 62, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away on August 23rd, 2019 following complications from surgery. Born at Lynn Hospital on December 16th, 1956, he was the son of the late Carl Colucci and Lillian “Queenie” Blangio Colucci, former owners of Circle Bowl in Lynnfield. Bobby was one of Lynnfield’s sons. He was well known all over town. After Graduating with a history degree, he traveled the world. Which was…

Ann Marie Dewey, 76, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Manchester, New Hampshire, died on Sunday, August 18 at St. Anne’s Residential Care. Born in Cambridge on May 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Tilda (Camara) Silva. Mrs. Dewey had lived in Las Vegas for the past seven years after residing in Manchester from 1973 to 2012. Born and raised in Cambridge, she graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1961. Mrs. Dewey…

Paula J. Merrigan, age 64, formerly of Boxford and Somerville, died Wednesday, August 21 at her residence. Born in Somerville on September 22, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Vincenza (DiRocco) Dennehy. Paula was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1972. She had been a Boxford resident for 22 years. She loved being a mother and nana. Paula also cherished her dog, Hannah, and…

Philip J. Holland, 86, of Woburn died peacefully on Wednesday, August 21 at his residence. Born in Malden on May 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (McEvoy) Holland. Mr. Holland was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1952. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a training corporal. He enjoyed his profession as a Finish Carpenter for his company, Quality Carpentry. Phil Holland was…

Rose Weeks, age 98, of Revere, formerly of Wakefield, died Wednesday, August 21 in Hingham. Born in Chelsea on July 21, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Matilda (Holmes) Jacobs. Mrs. Jacobs was a longtime Wakefield resident, having lived in the area for more than 50 years. She was a loving wife and mother and devoted her time to the care of her children. She had worked at the former Transitron Corp. before going on to…

Carol A. Arsenault, 79, of Lynnfield formerly of Saugus, died on Monday, August 19 at her residence. Born in Swampscott on January 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosella (Bockus) Smiledge. Mrs. Arsenault was raised and educated in Lynn. She had been a Saugus resident for over 20 years. Mrs. Arsenault worked as a laborer at a shoe factory in Lynn, a tannery in West Peabody and Marshall’s in Woburn. She loved being…

Owen J. McGarrahan, Jr., age 77, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died Monday, August 19 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Boston on December 3, 1941 he was the son of the late Owen J. McGarrahan, Sr. and Ellen (Golden) McGarrahan. Mr. McGarrahan was raised in Milton and attended St. Francis High School in Biddeford, ME. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during Vietnam….

Marilyn S. Meads, 87, of Wakefield formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, died on Thursday, August 15 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Born in Mattoon, Illinois on June 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Suzie (Storm) Sparks. Ms. Meads was a graduate of Mattoon High School, Class of 1951. She was a retired administrative assistant at Indiana State University. Ms. Meads is survived by her six children; Pamela Seiwert of…

Jennifer Wilkins Chapin, known to all as Jeffie, died from injuries sustained in an equestrian accident on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Woodstock, Vermont. Jeffie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 27, 1987 to Sarah and Stephen Wilkins. She attended Garrison Forest School in Maryland, Andover NH Elementary/Middle School, and Proctor Academy. Jeffie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience from Skidmore College in 2009 and a Master’s…

Irene Margaret (Lovett) Whitehead, formerly of Wakefield, MA died August 12th at the age of 87, at the Hannah B. Shaw Nursing Center in Middleboro, MA, while convalescing from a recent illness. Born and raised in the Parish of Greenford, Burrough of Ealing in West London, U.K., Irene was a young school girl during the air raids and bombings of the London blitz of WWII. Irene graduated from the Charing Cross School of Nursing and found her…

Martha Francis Barbas 89, peacefully departed to heaven on August 7th, surrounded by loved ones. Her firm belief in God and her devotion to Jesus Christ supported her throughout her life, ultimately giving her peace, the one thing she always spoke of PEACE. Martha was born to the late Alice and Frank Znotas of Hyde Park. There she lived throughout her childhood with her extended family. Martha was immersed in the Catholic community that…

Eleanor M. Malonson, age 88, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died Saturday, August 10 at her residence. Born in Wakefield on January 24, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Leo Gerrior and Eleanor (Cullen). Mrs. Malonson was raised in Wakefield and had attended Wakefield schools. She had worked for the former Savage Cleaners of Albion Street in Wakefield. She had many interests and very much enjoyed trips to casinos. Mrs….

Edward Henry Whalley Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019. Born in Salem, Mass, to the late Edward Henry and Beatrice (Reid) Whalley, Ed was a graduate of Saint John’s Preparatory School and Merrimack College and a longtime resident of Lynnfield. Ed was a devoted family man and professional golfer, who enjoyed teaching, competing and serving the members at Charles River, Woodland and Meadow Brook. He is survived by…

Martha Francis Barbas 89, peacefully departed to heaven on August 7th, surrounded by loved ones. Her firm belief in God and her devotion to Jesus Christ supported her throughout her life, ultimately giving her peace, the one thing she always spoke of PEACE. Martha was born to the late Alice and Frank Znotas of Hyde Park. There she lived throughout her childhood with her extended family. Martha was immersed in the Catholic community that…

Rosemary T. Sarcia, age 76, of Lynnfield, MA formerly of Sandwich, MA and Westford, MA died Sunday, August 4 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Boston, MA on June 22, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Passanisi) Addesa. Mrs. Sarcia was raised in the West End of Boston and later in Revere, MA where she graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. Following high school, she went on to work…

Sergie C. Monterisi, age 94, of Wakefield, died on Tuesday, August 6 at the Windgate Nursing Home in Andover. He was born on August 3, 1925 and was the son of the late Joseph and Madeline (Lucavero) Monterisi. Sergie was a retired sales manager for Prudential Insurance. He was raised in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School. After high school, he served in the Navy during World War II. Sergie was a member of the West…

Eleanor Camille Kurkjian, age 93, of Weston, formerly of Wakefield died Wednesday, July 31 in Providence, RI. Born in Wakefield on November 14, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Bernardo and Virginia (Frongillo) Tecce. Mrs. Kurkjian was raised and educated in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1943. While working as an executive secretary she met her husband, the late George P. Kurkjian. After a short…

Jean Halloran passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital where she had entered this world 91 years ago on July 18, 1928. A lifelong Wakefield resident, Jean attended St. Joseph’s, St. Patrick’s and then attended and graduated from Wakefield High School, where she was a member of the cheer leading squad. Jean started her working career at Parke Snow’s before taking a long-term full time position at American…

Patrick J. “Jake” Caven, 77, of Wakefield, died on Monday, July 29 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville in 1942, he was the son of the late Patrick W. and Hannah (Daly) Caven. Pat lived by one rule, Family First. He lived his life in service to others and found no greater joy than being able to lend a helping hand to family and friends or to talk about his children and grandchildren. Mr. Caven proudly served…

Charlotte Catherine Harper Green, a longtime Wakefield resident went to Heaven on August 1, 2019 after a period of declining health, she was 96. Charlotte was born in Wakefield on March 14, 1923, the 6th child of Ira J. and Charlotte E. (Downes) Harper. She loved Wakefield and was happy to spend her entire life in her beloved home town. Charlotte graduated from the Franklin School, almost across the street from her home, then attended…

Roy A. Haynes, age 63, of Wakefield, formerly of Randolph, died Monday, July 29 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with illness. Born in Brockton on February 3, 1956 he was the son of the late Francis H. and Cecelia T. (Haynes) Ferraro. Roy was raised and educated in Randolph. In 1983, he started his own commercial cleaning business, the former New England Clean Company. After meeting his wife in 1992, they formed…

Marjorie E. Dulong of Wakefield died Saturday, July 27 at her residence. Marjorie was born in Winthrop on December 8, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha M. (Spinney) Sandberg. Marjorie was raised in Saugus and was a longtime Wakefield resident for 54 years. She had worked for the Gallahue’s Market and was an avid bowler and youth bowling instructor. She was a member of the Women’s Bowling Tuesday Morning Fun League. …

Mary N. Russo, age 97, died Sunday, July 28 at her residence in Wakefield. Born in Boston on August 19, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Adelaide (Marasca) Mercurio. Mrs. Russo was a 60 year resident of Melrose. Along with her husband, Philip, she raised five children in their home on Meridian Street. Mary was an active member of St. Mary’s Parish in Melrose, and belonged to several ceramic arts groups. She enjoyed…

Marjorie J. Dulong of Wakefield died Saturday, July 27 at her residence. Marjorie was born in Winthrop on December 8, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha M. (Spinney) Sandberg. Marjorie was raised in Saugus and was a longtime Wakefield resident for 54 years. She had worked for the Gallahue’s Market and was an avid bowler and youth bowling instructor. She was a member of the Women’s Bowling Tuesday Morning Fun League. …

Dorothy J. McIntosh, died in Salem at age 72. She was born in Boston on November 10, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Crowley) Rolfe. She was raised in Boston and was a retired Nurse from the New England Deaconess Hospital. She was the wife of the late George J. McIntosh. She was the mother of Dorothy Taylor of ME and Paul Slaughter of WI and the late Earl, Charles and David Slaughter. She was the sister of Edward…

Shirley L. Waisnor, 97, of Wakefield died on Thursday, July 25 at the Woodbriar of Wilmington Nursing Center. Born in Somerville on February 15, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Laura (Pinto) Ring. Mrs. Waisnor was a lifelong resident of Greenwood and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1939. She worked as a hairdresser for Elizabeth Arden of Newbury Street in Boston and as a cafeteria worker at Northeast…

Rita A. McAleavey, age 91 of Stoneham died July 23 in Winchester after a brief illness. She was born in Boston, MA on August 20, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Attilio and Maria (Gnecco) Ragnetti. Rita was raised in Cambridge, Everett and Boston’s North End. She was retired from the Town of Arlington. She had been a Stoneham resident for the past ten years and was a member of Saint Patrick Church and also the Wakefield Senior…