Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the February 17, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Justyn R. (Jelercic) Pretnar of Wakefield and formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 11, at age 102.

Justyn was a strong and creative woman. She sewed many projects she designed, and practiced traditional decorative arts like quilting, quilling, and tole painting. Her…

Published in the February 16, 2017 edition.

PEABODY — Mary Virginia (Mahoney) Carey, 88, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, died on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

She was the beloved wife of the late William T. Carey, also of Peabody and formerly of Wakefield.

Mrs. Carey was the daughter of the late Helen and Charles Mahoney. Mary grew…

Medical technologist

Published in the February 15, 2017 edition

LEDYARD, Conn. — Gloria Gifford, of Gales Ferry, Conn., devoted wife of Maurice Scully for 38 years and loving and beloved mother of Bryan Scully, died Thursday, Feb. 2, peacefully at home surrounded by her family and ever faithful dog, Rascal and her loving and dedicated…

U.S. Navy veteran; call firefighter for over 50 years

Published in the February 15, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Alan R. Macdonald, 77, of Lynnfield, formerly of Wakefield, died suddenly on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Union Hospital in Lynn.
Born in Boston on March 28, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter…

WMHS graduate was a carpenter

Published in the February 15, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Christopher S. “Chris” Canestaro, 35, of Wakefield, passed away February 9.
He was born on May 11, 1981 in Stoneham to Carmen Canestaro and the late Stephanie Lopez DiGiacomo. He attended Wakefield schools and graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School, Class…

Published in the February 14, 2017 edition.

LYNNFIELD — Alan R. Macdonald, 77, of Lynnfield, formerly of Wakefield, died suddenly on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Union Hospital in Lynn.

Born in Boston on March 28, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Nason) Macdonald. He was also the brother…

Published in the February 13, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Francis V. Streeter, 90, of Wakefield died Sunday, February 5, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington.

He was born in Melrose on July 30, 1926 and was the son of the late Francis V. Streeter Jr. and Effiejean (Berry) Streeter.

Mr. Streeter was a veteran of…

Published in the February 10, 2017 edition.

CORONA, Calif. — James P. Russo, 70, of Corona, California passed away on Friday, February 3, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jimmy was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He had a love for life and loved spending time with his family.
Jimmy was born…

Vietnam veteran was DPW mechanic

Published in the February 8, 2017 edition

METHUEN — Edward G. Sarafian, 67, of Methuen and formerly of Wakefield, died on Monday, February 6, at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford.
Born in Somerville on January 4, 1950, he was the son of late Albert D. and Barbara…

WHS graduate had many interests

Published in the February 8, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Robert L. Nutile, 77, a lifelong Wakefield resident died on Monday, February 6, at the Wakefield Center Nursing Center.
Born in Stoneham on April 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Louis L. and Mary E. (Lariccia) Nutile.
Mr…

Published in the February 7, 2017 edition.

READING — James A. Coogan, 82, of Reading passed away peacefully at home on February 3.

Jim was born in Somerville on November 4, 1934, to the late Richard F. and Emma L. (Donahue) Coogan.

Jim grew up in Somerville and attended Somerville High School where he excelled…

Published in the February 7, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Richard E. Sullivan, 88, of Wakefield and formerly of Everett, died Sunday, February 5 at his residence.
Born in Everett on November 25, 1928, he was the son of the late Frederick A. and Olga (Herrstrom) Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan was raised in Everett and was a…