Wakefield Obituaries

Enjoyed swimming, sailing and traveling

FORT MYERS, FL — Janice E. Blair Rinker, 94, passed away peacefully on October 16 at Cypress Cove Living in Fort Myers, FL. Born to Sarah and Thomas O’Neil and raised in Scituate, Janice was one of nine children and is survived by her sisters Ellen Prophet and Sandra Higgins…

Cherished her family and very close to her sisters

SAUGUS — Linda M. McLaughlin, age 76 of Saugus, formerly of Wakefield passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, October 24 at the Care One in Peabody. 

She was born in Little Falls, NY on March 2, 1948 and was the daughter…

WAKEFIELD — Thomas G. Coffin, 76 of Wakefield died Friday, October 25 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Panama, February 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Caroline (Geddes ) Coffin. Thomas was a graduate of Christobal High School in Panama and Canal Zone College.

Thomas was the beloved husband…

WAKEFIELD — Thomas P. Curran, 50 a lifelong resident of Wakefield died at his home on Monday, October 21. 

Born in Melrose, February 6, 1974 he was the son of Gary Curran and the late Nancy (Bennett) Curran. Tom was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1992. Tom played quarterback on the…

Loved singing, baking and floral design

ANDOVER — Barbara Joanne Skinder, age 92, of Andover passed away peacefully on October 17 at the Brudnick Center in Peabody.

She was born on January 12, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Allan) Doyle. Barbara grew up in Arlington and was the oldest of…

Enjoyed the simple things in life

READING — Richard Francis Smith III, age 63 of Reading passed away peacefully at home with his children by his side on September 27.

Richard was Born in Lynn on January 21, 1961. He was the son of the late Richard F Smith Jr and Marion F Smith (Costello…

US Army veteran

TEWKSBURY — Arthur G. Cole, Jr., 79 of Tewksbury, formerly of Wakefield died Saturday October 19 at Lowell General Hospital.

Born in Melrose on December 31, 1944 he was the son of the late Arthur G. and Frances (Burry) Cole.

Arthur was a graduate of Wakefield High School. After graduation he went…

Accomplished skier who loved to read and ballroom dance

WINDHAM, NH — Carol Ann (McDonough) (Kiley) Emery, 83, of Windham, NH passed away on Wednesday October 16 at her home following a brief illness. Carol was born in Wakefield on September 13, 1941, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Curran) McDonough. Carol had…

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — Hugh C. O’Brien, age 97, a longtime resident of Wakefield formerly of Winchester died Wednesday, October 23 at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield. Beloved husband of A. Theresa (McNally) Doody O’Brien and the late Anne S. (Michalezyk) O’Brien and the loving father of the late David O’Brien. …

Enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family

WAKEFIELD — Craig Matthew Scollard, aged 66, of Wakefield passed away on October 16. Craig was a warrior who fought many health battles throughout his life with no complaints and a smile on his face. 

In his free time he enjoyed playing cards with anyone anytime…

Animal lover who enjoyed traveling, gardening and cooking

MELROSE — Nancy (Leyne) Pittenger, 78, of Melrose and Jackson NH, cherished wife, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Born to Thomas and Mary (Kelleher) Leyne of Somerville both born in Ireland, Nancy embodied warmth, generosity and an adventurous spirit throughout…

Enjoyed time with family and playing cards

MELROSE — Marie McCarthy of Melrose passed away peacefully at home on October 17 with her family by her side.

Born on December 17, 1936 and raised in Wakefield, Marie graduated from Wakefield High School. Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, trips to New Hampshire, playing cards,…