Wakefield Obituaries

Happiest with a full house and a meal with family and friends

WAKEFIELD — Cecelia Lamphier, age 81 of Wakefield passed away at her home Sunday July 28.

Born in Malden on June 25, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Margaret A. (O’Mara) Phinney. Ceil grew up in Malden and…

Enjoyed reading and trips to Utah and Florida

WAKEFIELD — Barbara J. Marullo, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, July 28 at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading with her beloved family by her side. She was 68. 

Barbara was born on May 14, 1956 in Somerville, one of nine children…

Found joy in teaching, traveling, reading and Boston sports

WAKEFIELD — Susan I. Marshall, age 76, of Wakefield passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday, July 17. Susan was born April 10, 1948 to the late Alfred and Marjorie (Bunnell) Marshall. 

Susan grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School…

Enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting

SALEM — Theodore Joseph Bilicki Jr., affectionately known as Ted to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 23. Born on October 15, 1941, Ted’s life was one marked by dedication, laughter and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones. He spent his last moments in Salem…

Enjoyed Marthas Vineyard, traveling and pickleball

WAKEFIELD — Joyce J. Mullane, age 75, of Wakefield, formerly of Cambridge, Arlington and Reading died on Wednesday, July 24 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. 

She was born in Cambridge of September 9, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Preston and Ada (Ghilardi…

US National Guard veteran

BOILING SPRINGS, SC — Ralph L. Greenberg, age, 94 of Boiling Springs, SC, formerly of Wakefield, entered eternal rest on July 22, 2024.

Born in Boston, Ralph lived in Wakefield for over 60 years before moving to SC in 2023. He had a long career as the owner of Universal Badge…

Enjoyed riding his motorcycle and trips to Maine with his son

WAKEFIELD — Patrick G. Lynch, formerly of Wakefield, lost his battle with addiction on Thursday, July 18 at age 39. Born in Melrose on September 10, 1984, he was raised and educated in Wakefield and worked in construction for many years.

Pat faced challenges…

Retired Wakefield Police Officer

BRIDGTON, ME — Arthur Edward “Buddy” O’Keeffe passed away on July 14 in Bridgton, ME at the age of 79. Born on October 11, 1944 in Everett and raised in Wakefield, Buddy lived a full life marked by kindness and a warm, approachable spirit.

Buddy was the son of the late…

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Warren E. DeMasi, age 94 of Wakefield, died suddenly on Thursday, July 18 surrounded by his loved ones. Warren was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Ann M. DeMasi on May 31.

Warren was born in Medford on October 16, 1929. He was the son of…

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — William “Bill” L. Forsyth, 75, of Wakefield, formerly of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Hurton) Forsyth with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

He was…

Had a love of music and enjoyed cooking her Italian specialties

WAKEFIELD — Geraldine V. “Geri” (Soule) Cruickshank, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 2 in Fall River just days after her 86th birthday.

Born in Newton on June 28, 1938, she was one of three children of the late…

Long time coin collector, enjoyed walking Breakheart

WAKEFIELD — Byron Lincoln White (also known as Steve), age 71 of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, July 3 at the North End Rehab Center in Boston.

He was born in Malden on November 11, 1952 and was the son of the late Lincoln and Phoebe (Hemeon) White. He was…