Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the November 12, 2019 edition.

LANCASTER – Martha E. (Carter) Smith, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Kevin C. Smith; her children, Rick Roberts and wife Kathy of Kennebunk, Maine; Tammy Turcotte…

Published in the November 12, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD – Marion E. (Ross) Perry, 91, longtime resident of Wakefield, died on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington.

Born on September 30, 1928, in Medford, Marion was one of two children of the late Kenneth and Esther (Tamlyn) Ross. She grew up in Melrose…

July 26, 1971 – November 2, 2019

Husband of Carolyn Palmerino Elliott

Published November 11, 2019

STONEHAM — Peter Andrew Elliott of Stoneham passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2019, All Souls Day. He was surrounded by all his family, with his cherished and devoted wife, Carolyn Palmerino Elliott, by his side. Peter…

Published in the November 11, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Virginia M. Fairfield, 94, of Wakefield, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center.

Born in Wakefield on August 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Althea (Packer) Eldredge.

Mrs. Fairfield was raised in North Reading and lived her…

Published in the November 11, 2019 edition.

MELROSE — Joanne D. (Stokes) Driver, 61, of Melrose died at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on November 6, 2019.

She enjoyed day trips to Seabrook, N.H., socializing with friends, watching CNN, Big Brother, HGTV and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted mother…

Published in the November 8, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Michael J. Skeldon, 54, of Wakefield, formerly of Kankakee, Illinois, died of complications from pancreatic cancer on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Born in Kankakee, Illinois, on December 23, 1964, to Judith (Jefferson) and Oran Lee Skeldon, Mike grew up surrounded…

Published in the November 8, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — John F. “Jack” Troughton, 93, of Wakefield, passed away November 5, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Somerville on November 14, 1925 he was the son of the late Walter and Sarah (Jones) Troughton.

Jack was raised in Somerville and was…

Published in the November 7, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Harriet Alta Pierce Winsor, 91, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 at the Sunrise Senior Living Center in Lynnfield due to complications of dementia. She was the daughter of the late Louise Rush Pierce and Herbert Robbe Pierce.

Harriet was born on March 12, 1928…

Published in the November 7, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Louis A. Sassano, 90, of Wakefield, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the CareOne in Wilmington.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 11, 1929 he was the son of the late George and Rose (Pope) Sassano.

Mr. Sassano was born and raised in Brooklyn and had formerly…

Enjoyed ‘family nights’ on a weekly basis

Published November 6, 2019

BEVERLY — Edward A. “Eddie” Urkiewicz, 61, of Beverly died September 8, 2019.

The Urkiewicz family, along with their extended family, announce with great sadness the loss of their beloved son, brother, and uncle, Eddie Urkiewicz, resident of Beverly. He was born in Brockton…

Published on November 5, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD – Francis S. “Frank” Gallahue, 82, of Wakefield died Sunday November 3, 2019 at the Oosterman’s Rest Home in Melrose.

He was born in Quincy on November 18, 1936 and was the son of the late James and Marion (Foy) Gallahue.

Frank was raised in Braintree and was a…

Published on November 5, 2019 edition.

METHUEN — Anthony “Tony” Moretto, 59, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Born in Boston on January 29, 1960, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Kelly) Moretto. Tony was a graduate of North Reading High School. He…