Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the November 14, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Diane L. Logins, 56, of Wakefield and formerly of Danvers, died Tuesday, Nov. 8.

She was born in Danvers on April 22, 1960 and was the beloved daughter of Joyce M. (Murphy) Prunier and the late Arthur V. Prunier. She was raised in Danvers and was…

Published in the November 14, 2016 edition.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Mary Elizabeth Reynolds, 60, of Kissimmee, Fla. passed away on Nov. 7.

She was born in Melrose on Jan. 31, 1956 to her late parents, Frank and Sarah (Fennelly) Muse. Soon after, a boy moved in next door, named Thomas Reynolds; she would meet him…

Published in the November 8, 2016 edition.

BARTLETT, N.H. — Leo Gerard Champoux ended his hard-fought battle with cancer on Oct. 29, four days before his 83rd birthday.

He was surrounded at home by his loving family, including Doris, his wife of 63 years, as he passed peacefully from this world into the hands of…

Published in the November 7, 2016 edition.

SAUGUS — John A. “Jack” Doucette, 57, of Saugus and formerly of Wakefield, died at his home on Friday, Nov. 4.

Born in Melrose on Feb. 25, 1959. He was the son of the late John A. and Nancy J. (Terhune) Doucette. Jack was raised and attended school…

Published in the November 4, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Clementina Fregosi, 94, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend died Wednesday, Nov. 2, after a long period of failing health.

She was born in Everett on Aug. 18, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Masciola) Cosentino. She was a…

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Anna Lenfest, 90, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Medford.

Mrs. Lenfest was born in Wakefield on July 12, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Gaetana (Barletta) Ventura. She was a graduate of Wakefield High School and had been…

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition.

MOULTONBORO, N.H. — Eugenia R. Gilbert of Moultonboro, N.H., and formerly of Wakefield, died Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Rockingham County Rehab and Nursing Center in Brentwood, N.H.

Born in Somerville on March 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Beatrice (Collins) Ritchie…

Avid sailor was a retired Wakefield fire captain

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

GLOUCESTER — Charles James “Buddy” Classen, 79, of Gloucester, passed away peacefully Oct. 26, in Gloucester.
Buddy was born in Wakefield on Oct. 23, 1937, son of the late John Edward Classen and Emily Burke Classen.
He was a captain…

Published in the November 1, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Charles Salvatore Rizza, 88, of Wakefield went to be with our Lord on Oct. 31 after a short illness.

A lifelong resident of Wakefield, Charles was born on Oct. 30, 1928 to the late Joseph and Carmella (Benanato) Rizza.

Charlie, as he was known to all…

Published in the November 1, 2016 edition.

MELROSE — Laura B. (Gallugi) Barretto, 80, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away on Oct. 28.

Laura loved ballroom dancing and was a trained Flamenco dancer. She also taught and danced tap, jazz and ballet dancing. She was in the cast of Sully and Sophia’s Wedding and The Godfather’s 50th Birthday Dinner Shows and worked…

Published in the November 1, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Priscilla L. McCarron, of Wakefield died on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at her home after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Medford on Nov. 8, 1943, Priscilla was the daughter of the late Creighton and Lillian (Johnson) Perry.

A talented and wonderful artist…

Published in the October 31, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Matthew G. Silvano, 27, of Wakefield died on Thursday, Oct. 28, at his residence after a courageous 18 month battle with colon cancer.

Born in Melrose on Dec. 17, 1988, he was the beloved son of David M. and Marcella (Muse) Silvano of Wakefield.

Matthew was…