Wakefield Obituaries

Legal secretary proud of Irish heritage, longstanding America roots

READING — Olive Mitchell (Burke) Hecht, of Reading and Wakefield, Massachusetts, died peacefully in her home on June 2, 2026, after a six-year struggle with dementia.

She was born, alongside her twin sister, Alice, in Boston, on March 12, 1936, to the late J. William Burke…

Motorcycle enthusiast, avid boxer

WAKEFIELD — Corey L. Fanjoy Sr., a lifelong resident of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Tuesday, June 2.

Born in Melrose, April 1, 1969, he was the son of Jane M. (DiPaolo) Fanjoy and the late Neil Fanjoy Sr., he carried their love throughout his life…

Technical writer loved swimming and the arts

WAKEFIELD — Beverly J. Oliphant, age 88, of Wakefield passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on May 28, 2026.

She was born in Quincy on March 28, 1938 and was a longtime Wakefield resident and longtime member of the First Parish Congregational Church…

Entrepreneur insurance agent and investment advisor

WAKEFIELD — David passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead, MA, where he resided for the last 2 years.

David H. Fieldhouse (89) was born on February 20, 1937 in Stoneham, Massachusetts to Herbert and…

WAKEFIELD — Janet Marie (Pietrafitta) Lapery, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Born on October 20, 1943, Janet lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to her family, her career and her many passions.

Janet was the beloved wife of Anthony Lapery and devoted mother to her…

Gift shop founder was known for her kindness

CANAJOHARIE, NY — Patricia Starr, most recently of Canajoharie, New York and previously a longtime resident of Wakefield, MA, passed away on Monday May 25, 2026, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was 69.

Born in Melrose, MA on October 31, 1956, she was the…

Former resident worked at Guillow’s

FREMONT, NH — Lorraine Meuse, 93, of Fremont, NH, a former resident of Wakefield, died on Tuesday May 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts February 20, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Stella (Malas) Bazlynski.

Lorraine was raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts and…

Beloved and awarded teacher was a constant in student activities

WAKEFIELD — Dorothy Ann Deveney, age 86, of Wakefield died Friday, May 22 in Melrose.

Dorothy was born in Boston, MA on October 12, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Dorothy Z. (Sahigian) Giardino. Dorothy was raised in Hyde Park and…