Wakefield Obituaries

Enjoyed traveling, playing golf and working in his garden 

WAKEFIELD — John “Butch” Majeski, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3 surrounded by his family at Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

Butch was born on August 20, 1940 in Wakefield, one of four sons of the late Vincent and Margaret (Walsh) Majeski. He was married for…

DRACUT — Jacquelyn M. Muise, age 93 of Dracut, formerly of Haverhill and Wakefield died on Thursday, January 2 at the Giving Tree Senior Living Center in Dracut.

She was born in Melrose on May 3, 1931 and was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Legg) White. Jackie was raised in Melrose and…

Enjoyed traveling, planting flowers, reading and listening to Frank Sinatra

WAKEFIELD — Madeleine Oliver, daughter of Laura and Fred Oliver died on December 26 at the age of 103. 

She lived most of her adult life in her Wakefield home with her sister Hilda who passed away several years ago. Both were never married…

Loving mom and nonni

WAKEFIELD — Following a joyful 90th birthday celebration and a special Christmas surrounded by her cherished family, Joan Sciaba passed away peacefully at home on January 1.

Joan was born on November 26, 1934 in Wakefield, one of two daughters of the late Francesco and Jenowefa (Santoro) Sampieri. She was married…

Retired pilot who had a passion for sports cars and all things mechanical

WAKEFIELD — Robert “Gary” Noble of Wakefield passed away January 2 surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Gary was born in Beverly on August 6, 1953.  He was the son of the late Robert and…

Enjoyed traveling, golf and reading

WAKEFIELD — Patricia (Pat) G. Fortier, 76 of Wakefield passed away on December 31 surrounded by her loving family at Lahey Hospital, Burlington.  

Patricia was the beloved daughter of Henry H. Stoney and Grace R. (Murphy) Stoney. Pat had an enjoyable and successful career that spanned 46 years with…

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Alan J. Simpson, age 80 of Wakefield passed away at his residence on December 30. He was born in Medford on May 16, 1944 to the late Kenneth L. and Bertha M. (Dame) Simpson. 

Mr. Simpson was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. He…

WAKEFIELD — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother Pauline DeGusto who left us on December 28 after a beautifully lived life.

She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most offering support, wisdom, love and abundance. She was a treasured member of…

National Guard veteran who was an avid fisherman and dancer

NEW BOSTON, NH — Richard J. Muse, Sr. age 91 of New Boston, NH and formerly of Wakefield died Saturday, December 28 in New Boston. He was born in Wakefield on March 26, 1933 and was the son of the late Walter A. and Annie…

SALEM, NH — Mary B. (Walsh) Zagarella of Salem, NH formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 26. 

Born on October 4, 1933 to the late Charles and Margaret Walsh. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Joseph S.R. Zagarella. Mary was a loving…