Wakefield Obituaries

Enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint

WAKEFIELD — Agnes C. LeFave, age 78 of Wakefield passed away at the Winchester Hospital on October 4.

She was born in Winchester on April 7, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Agnes M. (LeBlanc) LeFave. She was the cherished sister of Joseph G. LeFave and…

Vietnam veteran who loved nature and long walks

WAKEFIELD — William L. Oxford, age 76 of Wakefield, died on Monday, September 30 at his home after a prolonged illness. 

He was born in Lynn on December 10, 1947 and was the son of the late Cyril and Phyllis (Surrette) Oxford. Billy was raised in…

US Marine Corp veteran

WAKEFIELD — Philip Albert Tringale, the loving patriarch of his family, passed away peacefully at home on September 18. Phil was 99 years old. He lived a long and fruitful life always surrounded by family. A true gentleman from the Greatest Generation.

Born in the old West End of Boston, the…

Loved spending time in Cape Cod

IPSWICH — Elaine Marie Gilbertson, age 92 of Ipswich, formerly of Lynnfield passed away on September 21 at the Beverly Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Everett on May 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Judge Alfred Sartorelli and the late Maria (Pascarelli) Sartorelli. Mrs. Gilbertson…

Enjoyed time with her grandchildren

WAKEFIELD — Linda J. Elliott, age 77 of Wakefield died on Monday, September 23 at her home. She was born in Winchester on October 11, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Florence (Petrillo) Weaver. Linda was a lifelong Wakefield resident. She was a retired nurses aid…

US Navy veteran who enjoyed playing golf

SAUGUS — Carl “Joe” Saunders, aged 96 died peacefully on September 20 at his home in Saugus with his family. He was the loving husband of the late Anna M. Saunders with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Wakefield, he was one of…

Loved to travel, ski and Boston sports 

NEWBURYPORT — Paul Joseph Farrington, age 78, most recently of Newburyport passed away peacefully on September 16 after a lengthy illness. Paul was born on September 16, 1946 in Melrose to the late John J. and Margaret (Moley) Farrington. He was raised in Wakefield and attended public…

Enjoyed dancing and traveling

WAKEFIELD — Jean Mullen (Hennessey) of Wakefield passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on September 23. She was born in Boston on April 4, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Hayes) Hennessey. 

Jean was the beloved wife of 67 years to Eugene L…

US Army veteran

NORTH READING — Francis Hart of Topsfield, formerly North Reading died on Sunday, September 15 at the age of 87. 

Francis known by his family and friends as “Frannie” was born in Medford on June 18,1937 and was the son of the late Russell Hart and Josephine (Mel) Hart. Frannie was…

Enjoyed gardening and loved animals

WAKEFIELD — Mary Giglio, a steady and positive force whose can-do spirit, intelligence and compassion touched all who knew her, passed away Saturday, September 14. Mary was an avid gardener and loved animals especially the wild birds, bunnies and squirrels that frequented her feeder in the yard. Always independently minded…

Enjoyed traveling to Ireland and Sunday drives

STONEHAM — Nicholas F. O’Riordan, age 61 of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 10 surrounded by his loving family. 

Born in Cork, Ireland on September 30, 1962, he was one of seven children born to the late Bartholomew and Margaret (Dromey) O’Riordan…