Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the February 7, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — John A. Peach, 87, of Wakefield died on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Chelsea on May 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Augustus and Mildred (Jillette) Peach. Mr. Peach was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1952. He served…

Excellent cook, great baker and wonderful host

Published February 5, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Antonette V. Martini, 91, of Wakefield, died Monday, February 3, 2019 at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield.

Born in Everett on June 19, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Nunzia (Ciulla) Corrao.

Antonette was raised in the…

Car buff, enjoyed cooking and vacations to Aruba

Published February 5, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Kevin J. Johnston, 65, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at home with the warmth of his wood stove and his cherished dog, Cortland, beside him on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Kevin was born in Melrose on January 27, 1955, one of…

Published in the February 4, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Jeffrey D. Boothe, 61, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Born in Cambridge on June 1, 1958, Jeff is one of four children of the late Robert P. and Marie (Magliozzi) Boothe. He grew up in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High…

Published in the February 4, 2020 edition.

NORTH READING — Isabel Medeiros, 73, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield and Somerville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Born in Maia, Azores, Portugal on February 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Magdalena (Pereira) Medeiros. Isabel has…

Published in the February 3, 2020 edition.

CHELMSFORD — Lucy M. (Yeaton) Smith, 91, of Chelmsford, formerly of Wakefield, January 29, 2020. Beloved wife of Douglas H. Smith, to whom she was married for over 69 years. She was born in Swampscott February 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Sherman and Helen (Tanner) Yeaton.

Lucy worked…

Published in the February 3, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Fay (Kaminsky) Vale, 73, of Wakefield, entered eternal rest on February 1, 2020.

Devoted wife of Peter Vale. Loving sister of Dena and her husband Creighton Benham. Dear daughter of the late Anne and Shale Kaminsky. Much loved friend of many members of the birding community…

Enjoyed trips to Italy with her family

Published January 31, 2020

WAKEFIELD — Marie B. (Mawhinney) Bortone, of Wakefield, formerly of Somerville, and lived in Medford for many years, on January 28, 2020, died after a courageous battle with cancer.

Beloved wife of the late Louis F. Bortone. Loving mother of Lou Bortone and his…

Member of the Royal Air Force, loved adventure

Published January 31, 2020

MELROSE — Millicent A. “Milli” Kinch, 95, of Melrose and formerly of London, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home.

Milli was born in Belvedere, Kent, England on January 13, 1925, the youngest…

Published in the January 30, 2020 edition.

METHUEN — Phillip H. Haynes, 84, of Methuen, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. He was born in Malden and was the son of the late James and Bertha (Simpson) Haynes.

Raised and educated in Wakefield, Phil worked various truck driving jobs and then worked and retired as…

Talented seamstress, award-winning in crochet

Published January 29, 2020

MELROSE — If there is a word by which Anna Santorelli will be remembered it is “gracious.” Throughout her almost 100 years Anna was a gentle woman, loving wife, mother and grandmother to her large Italian family. And, too, she was a wonderful neighbor and friend…

Enjoyed boating and winter golf in Florida

Published January 24, 2020

PEABODY — James H. Powell III, 97, of Peabody, formerly longtime of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Jim was born in Boston on October 3, 1922, one of three children of the…