Wakefield Obituaries

Published February 1, 2019

MELROSE — Mary Milne (Beverley) Cail, 92, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Oosterman’s Rest Home in Melrose.

Mary was born on December 16, 1926 in Dorchester, one of three children of the late John G. Beverley and Barbara H. (Bruce) Beverley. Following…

Published in the January 31, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Orlando “Lindy” Costantino, 88, of Wakefield.

Lindy was very much a family man and always made family his number one priority. He left us on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Lindy, a husband, dad, papa, great-grandfather, friend, uncle and neighbor…

Published in the January 31, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Edward H. Stone II, 100, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in Burlington on January 29, 2019. He was born December 19, 1918 in Winchester, son of Robert M. and Dorothy (DeLand) Stone. Edward grew up in Winchester, graduated from Winchester High School, attended Kimball Union Academy for…

Published in the January 31, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Barbara A. DeCecca, 86, of Wakefield and formerly of Methuen, passed peacefully on January 14, 2019 surrounded by family at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

She was born in Melrose on November 29, 1932 and was the daughter of the late James V. and…

Boy Scout Scoutmaster, forever the scientist

Published January 30, 2019

HAMILTON — Ernest A. Dale, 83, passed away on January 28, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Ernest lived in Hamilton for the past 56 years with his beloved wife Jane (Cheever) Dale with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.

Ernie was born…

Treasured time with family and friends

Published January 30, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Patricia A. Stephenson, 67, of Wakefield died peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by her family.

Born in Malden on July 17, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy…

Published in the January 28, 2019 edition.

LYNNFIELD – Sandra Frances (Studley) Duggan, 79, a longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Born on February 4, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Janice (Peterson) Studley.

Sandra was raised in Wakefield and attended Wakefield Public…

Published in the January 28, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD – Patrice K. (Turner) Geraci of Wakefield, formerly of South Boston, passed away suddenly, January 24, 2019.

Beloved wife of Paul L. Geraci. Devoted daughter of Patricia F. (Mulkern) Turner and the late Joseph J. Turner. Loving sister of Jay and his wife Betsy of Brookline, Sean M…

Published in the January 25, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Janet Shellenberger, 84, a Wakefield native, died quietly at Bear Hill Nursing Center on January 20, 2019.

Born on October 2, 1934, she was the daughter of Warren and E. Mae Robertson. Janet spent her childhood afternoons sailing along Lake Quannapowitt and was, in fact, the…

U.S. Navy veteran of WWII

Published January 23, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Joseph E. “Micky” Trahan, Sr., 91, of Wakefield, died on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford.

Born in Boston on June 26, 1927, he was the son of the late John A. and Angelina T. (D’Eon) Trahan.…

Avid bingo and card player

Published January 23, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Helen M. “Sis” Cahill, 85, formerly of Wakefield, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield.

Born in Stoneham on July 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Stanaford) O’Brien.

Mrs. Cahill was a graduate…

Local realtor at Century 21 Greers for more than 20 years

Published January 23, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Diana Roberts, 78, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2019. She was a longtime Wakefield resident. Diana was born on April 5, 1940.

Diana was a resilient, vibrant optimist who loved…