Wakefield Obituaries

Member of US Cadet Nurse Corp 

WAKEFIELD — Clementine “Claire” Fotino Meegan, age 98 passed away Friday, November 8 at The Atria Marland Place in Andover. 

She was born and raised in Wakefield and was the daughter of the late Camilla Colantuonio Fotino and Joseph Fotino. She was the oldest of seven children…

Avid golfer and Boston sports fan

WAKEFIELD — It is with profound respect and love that we remember Americo “Rico” Moschella who was born on May 4, 1936 in Everett and passed away on November 6. A compassionate and generous soul, Rico devoted his life to his family and community, embodying the values of kindness…

Had a heart of gold and a loving spirit

WAKEFIELD — It is with great sorrow that the family of Matthew Oates announces his passing.  Matt ended his courageous battle with brain cancer at the age of 42 on October 6 surrounded by his family.

Matt was a lifelong Wakefield resident and graduated from…

US Air Force veteran

WAKEFIELD — Raymond F. Malonson, Jr. passed away peacefully at Brightview Wakefield on November 3 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. 

Ray was a graduate of Chamberlain Junior College. He served for four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Raytheon Service Company after 40 years…

Kind and compassionate heart, loyalty and great sense of humor

HAVERHILL — With great sadness we announce the passing of Jennifer (Jenny) Allen, age 40 of Haverhill, formerly of Wakefield on October 26. Born on August 8, 1984 in Boston, she was the daughter of Patricia Green of Salisbury and the late Steven Allen of…

Vice Principal of WMHS and Principal of Saint Joseph School

WAKEFIELD — Joseph Michael Sullivan, age 81, beloved educator, mentor and role model who positively impacted many lives throughout his storied careers in education and the United States Army Reserves passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 25 at Massachusetts General…

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…