Wakefield Obituaries

US Marine served in Vietnam and was active in veterans’ affairs

MELROSE — William M. Dobbins, 75, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away at his home on June 1, 2025. 

He was a graduate of Wakefield School, Class of ’67, and he had many friends from his years in Wakefield, including Bob Simpson, Skip Simpson…

US Marine, member of WMHS Class of 2004 

WAKEFIELD — Johnathan Pebley was born on July 21, 1985, in Wiesbaden, Germany. In 1987, he returned to the United States with his parents, settling in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where he spent his childhood. 

A proud graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 2004, Johnathan answered…

MA National Guard veteran

NOKOMIS, FL — Clifton “Clif” E. Robinson of Nokomis, FL was born on May 27, 1942 in Swampscott and passed away on July 25 at the age of 83. Formerly of Woburn, MA and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii he moved to Nokomis in 2018. Clif was in the hardware business for many years…

Enjoyed reading, knitting and meeting up with friends

WAKEFIELD — Marie (Jacquard) Sheppard, a lifelong resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully at Mary Immaculate in Lawrence on Monday, July 28 at the age of 94.

Marie lived in Wakefield for most of her life.  She raised eight children and was always caring for others…

Bowler, golfer and all-around sports enthusiast

WAKEFIELD — Ann (Lombardi) Lopez, of Wakefield, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 84.

Daughter of the late Peter and Ruth Lombardi, Ann was the beloved sister of the late Peter Lombardi, Elaine Lombardi, Joseph Lombardi and Ruth Picarello…

Most cherished memories were spent with family

MELROSE — Ann Marie (Turner) Malenchini, age 85 of Melrose passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 26 after a brief illness.

Ann was born on January 3, 1940 and grew up in Melrose, graduating from St Mary’s. She soon moved to Wakefield and along with Arthur, raised…

Proud veteran and family man

WOBURN — Richard A. Griffin of Woburn, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, July 5, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Denise Bishop-Griffin.

Born in Winchester and raised in Wakefield, Richard was the son of the late Albert and Mary (Seabury) Griffin. He was a graduate…

Loved skiing

FAYSTON, VT — Thomas Peter Studley, of Fayston, VT died in a tragic accident on July 5 at age 74. He was born May 5, 1951 to parents Lillian C. (Godett) and Joseph N. Studley in Wakefield. Tom graduated from Wakefield High School in 1969 and received a bachelors degree from Lowell State…

National Guard veteran

STONEHAM — Richard A. Venditto, age 86, a longtime resident of Stoneham and formerly of Revere and Wakefield died July 18 in Stoneham. 

He was born in Revere on June 18,1939 and was the son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Laurel) Venditto. He was raised in Revere and was a…

Loved bowling and camping

WAKEFIELD — Doris M. Butler, age 92 of Wakefield died July 17 in Wilmington. She was born in Malden on November 7, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Kathleen (Crouse) Walton. She was raised in Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School. For many years…