Wakefield Obituaries

Published in the April 25, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Theresa A. Enos, lifelong Wakefield resident, died with great dignity at her home on Thursday, April 21.

Born in Wakefield on March 14, 1926, she was one of six children born to the late Susie (Evangelista) and Felice D’Alessandro.

Theresa was a graduate of Wakefield High…

Published in the April 25, 2016 edition.

NORTH READING — Cynthia A. Mallett, 64, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield died on Friday, April 22, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Melrose on June 4, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Louise (Glynn) McCarthy.

Mrs. Mallett was…

Published in the April 25, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — William A. Teixeira, 85, of Wakefield died April 20 in Reading after a brief illness.

Mr. Teixeira was born in Cambridge on June 7, 1930 and was the son of the late Prospero J. and Wilhelmina (Furtado) Teixeira. He was raised in Cambridge and had been…

Published in the April 25, 2016 edition.

PEABODY — William T. Carey passed away at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family on April 21.

Born in Winthrop to William A. and Mary R. (Farley) Carey, Bill was raised in Winchester and graduated from Winchester High School. He served three years in the U.S…

WMHS graduate was a talented woodworker

Published in the April 20, 2016 edition

NORCO, Calif. – Michael John Rice, 58, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Friday, April 1, with his wife Debbie and friends by his side after a courageous struggle with cancer.
Known as “Boston” to his many…

Retired medical secretary

Published in the April 20, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — Helen Chickles, 72, of Wakefield died April 16 in Melrose.
Helen was born on Feb. 26, 1944 and was the daughter of the late George H. and Katherine (Tzouvelis) Chickles.
She was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School…

Raised and educated in Wakefield

Published in the April 20, 2016 edition

READING — Ann E. DeSisto, 82, of Reading passed away Monday, April 19, at her home.
She was born in Chelsea on Nov. 27, 1934 and was the daughter of the late John E. and Myrtle (Rumson) Keats.
Ann was raised and educated…

Published in the April 19, 2016 edition.

LYNNFIELD — Kevin E. Barry, 66, of Lynnfield, and formerly of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, April 17, at his home.

He was born on May 5, 1949, the son of the late Eugene and the late Jean (Keeler) Barry.

Kevin was a graduate of Winchester High School, Class…

Published in the April 19, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Virginia C. Martin, 69, of Wakefield died Sunday, April 17, after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Cambridge June 25, 1946 and was the beloved daughter of the late John and Lillian (Fogerty) Cannon.

Jini was raised in Watertown and Gloucester and was a graduate…

Published in the April 19, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Patricia I. (McKenna) Carlson, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Malden on Aug. 10, 1930, she was one of five children of the late Patric and Margaret (Kelley) McKenna. Patricia was raised in Malden…

Published in the April 19, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Mabel P. Kimball, 88, a longtime Wakefield resident, died Wednesday, April 13 at her home, finally reuniting with her beloved husband Robert.

Born in Melrose on April 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel (Dadley) Jillett.

Mrs. Kimball was raised in…

Published in the April 15, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Vincenzo P. Margherita, 86, of Wakefield passed away on Wednesday, April 13 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Born in Siracusa, Italy on Jan. 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Francesco and Carmela (Palma) Margherita.

Mr. Margherita was raised and educated…