Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the September 6, 2018 edition.

WARNER, N.H. — Joan Carol Santoro passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Pine Rock Manor Senior Living in Warner, N.H. Joan was born June 2, 1937 in Wakefield, Massachusetts the daughter of the late John and Helen MacDonald.

Joan was a devoted and loving mother. She was very…

Published in the September 6, 2018 edition.

SAUGUS — Gary F. Almeida, 73, formerly of Wakefield, passed away at Saugus Rehabilitation and Care Center on August 23, 2018.

Raised in Wakefield, later to reside in Lynn for many years before moving to Saugus. He was a retired tool and die machinist.

He was predeceased by…

Published in the September 4, 2018 edition.

MALDEN — Richard K. Brawley, of Malden formerly of Wakefield, July 26, 2018.

Son of the late Charles Richard and Rosanne (Pascarelli) Brawley, longtime residents of Wakefield. Brother of Dawn (Brawley) Angelo and her husband Stephen of Methuen, Steven Brawley of Malden and Joseph Brawley and his wife…

Published in the August 31, 2018 edition.

PEABODY — Dorothy G. (Dotty) Donnelly, 93, of Peabody, formerly of Wakefield and Andover died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Wingate of Reading Nursing Center.

Born in Revere on July 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Geraldine A. (Lockwood) Gurry.

Dorothy…

Published in the August 31, 2018 edition.

BEVERLY — Pamela J. (Breeden) Holleran Wright, 72, of Beverly, formerly of Wakefield, beloved wife of Robert J. Wright, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by her family.

Born in Melrose, she was the daughter of the late William and…

Published in the August 31, 2018 edition.

SAUGUS — Marlene R. Lawton (Malaguti), 83, of Saugus died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Danvers.

She was born in Boston on December 22, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Lionel and Evelyn (O’Brien) Malaguti.

Marlene was raised in Boston and was a graduate of Roslindale…

Published in the August 30, 2018 edition.

MALDEN — Richard K. Brawley, of Malden formerly of Wakefield, July 26, 2018.

Son of the late Charles Richard and Rosanne (Pascarelli) Brawley, longtime residents of Wakefield. Brother of Dawn (Brawley) Angelo and her husband Stephen of Methuen, Steven Brawley of Malden and Joseph Brawley and his wife…

Traveled the globe

Published in the August 29, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Ralph J. Burke, 88, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Wakefield on October 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Gustuave and Marion (Doucette) Burke.

Mr. Burke was a graduate of Wakefield…

Published in the August 27, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — James C. Grady, 64 of Wakefield, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Melrose on January 9, 1954 he was the son of the late Leo C. and Adele (Bissell) Grady.

Mr. Grady was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield…

Published in the August 27, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Vienna A. (DiTonno) Pepe, 95, of Wakefield died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her residence.

Vienna was born on May 19, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Elvira (Presutti) DiTonno.

Vienna was raised and educated in Wakefield and was a lifelong…

Published in the August 27, 2018 edition.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charles S. Rinaldi, Jr., 60, “Uncle Boo,” of Charlotte, N.C. passed away August 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved son of Charles S. Rinaldi, Sr. and Joanne (Nackley) Rinaldi of Wakefield. Devoted father of Justin Rinaldi and his wife Elise of Charlotte, N.C.,…

Published in the August 27, 2018 edition.

MICCO, Fla. — David Lee Bryant, 77, of Micco, Florida, former longtime resident of Reading, Mass., passed away peacefully on August 20, 2018.

Beloved husband of Nancy (Dugmore) Bryant, formerly of Wakefield, Mass., preceded in death by his spouse Sheila L. Bryant, September, 1982. Beloved father of Lee Bryant…