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WAKEFIELD — Pierino “Peter” Moretti was born in Gallo, Italy on February 16, 1940. His family emigrated to the United Stated in 1956 to Wakefield where he has called his home until his passing on December 2.

Peter attended Wakefield High School and after graduation held a few various jobs which led…

Enjoyed baking, decorating her home and gardening

WAKEFIELD — Diane E. Martin, age 78 of Wakefield died Thursday, December 5 in Reading after a long illness. She was born in Montague on November 21, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Milkey) Kelly. She was raised in Reading by her late…

Enjoyed company of friends, playing Bingo and cards

GOFFSTOWN, NH — Betty A. DeVeau, age 89 of Goffstown, NH and formerly of Wakefield died at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH on December 5. 

She was born in Reading on June 14,1935 and was the daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (LaChance…

Her legacy of kindness and love will be remembered by all who knew her

MEDFORD — Barbara M. Fraughton, age 94 of Medford, formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully on December 5 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born on March 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late George and Maybelle (Mitchell) Bamford. Raised in…