Wakefield Obituaries

U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War

Published October 16, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Ralph A. Francesconi, 88, of Wakefield died on Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Revere on January 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Federiconi) Francesconi.

Mr. Francesconi was a graduate of Christopher Columbus…

Published in the October 15, 2019 edition.

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Philip (Phil) Anthony Perrone, 87, of Crystal River, Fla. passed away October 10, 2019 under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice.

Philip was born on June 7, 1932 in Wakefield, Mass. to the late Anthony and Susan (DeCecca) Perrone. He attended…

Published in the October 14, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Sandra Margaret Henry-Álvarez, 58, a shining light to all who knew her, departed this earth on Saturday, Oct 5, 2019 at the Sawtelle Hospice Home in Reading.

Sandra was born in Port Huron, Mich. on October 2, 1961 to Harvey Josiah Henry of Port Huron, Mich…

Published in the October 11, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Deloris Day Pelletier, 92, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Advinia Care in Wilmington.

Doll was the beloved wife of the late Donald A. Pelletier and the loving mother of Susan P. Taylor and Sandra P. Gass both of Wakefield, and…

Published in the October 10, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Louise C. Tansino, 90, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Boston on April 27, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Thina (Matto) Nassan.

Louise was a graduate of Somerville High…

Enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and bingo

Published October 9, 2019

READING — Anna T. Tibbetts (Doyle), 90, of Reading, formerly of Stoneham and Lynn died on Friday, October 6, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Anna was born in Stoneham on July 24, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Agnes (Power…

Loved cooking and hosting friends and family

Published October 9, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Joyce Virginia Miller Jones, 87, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, friend was born on August 27, 1932 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital to Idella May Chase Miller and Louis Alexander Miller. After a long battle with Dementia Joyce has passed on September 17, 2019.

Joyce Jones…

Published in the October 8, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Mark H. Simons, 64, of Wakefield, peacefully entered into rest surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Beloved husband of Beth Simons. Devoted father of Craig Simons and his wife Stephanie of Austin, Texas, Stephanie Simons of Wakefield, William Davison and his wife Sarah…

Published in the October 7, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD – Ernest J. Yamartino, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2019. He was born on February 17, 1925 to Salvatore Yamartino and Giovannina “Jennie” (Lanzano) Yamartino and was raised in Waltham.

He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Dorothy (Hartigan) Yamartino until her death…

Published in the October 4, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Edna M. Gilfeather, 100, a longtime Wakefield resident died on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Beverly Hospital.

Born in Melrose on November 4, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Sylvine and Mary (Babin) Bourque.

Mrs. Gilfeather was raised and educated in Melrose and…

Avid candlepin bowler who loved to travel

Published October 2, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Mariane P. Tarnoff, 81, a longtime Wakefield resident died Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Care One in Wilmington.

Born in Montclair, N.J. on September 21, 1938 she was the daughter of the late John J. and Hedwig (Buchinski) Stone.

Mrs. Tarnoff was…

Family and faith were the center of her life

Published October 2, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Judith A. (Kelley) DeCourcy, 82, of Wakefield, beloved wife of the late David H. DeCourcy passed away peacefully on October 1, 2019 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Woburn Massachusetts on June…