Wakefield Obituaries

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…

Longtime Wakefield Council on Aging director

HAMPTON, NH — Marion H. Whiting, age 91, of Hampton, NH and formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on July 4th surrounded by family.

The daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Galvin) Hickey, Marion was born in Wakefield on April 19, 1933. Marion attended Wakefield High School where…

Great cook who threw awesome July Fourth parties

WAKEFIELD — Deborah A. Meuse died on Thursday, July 4th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a long illness. She was 69 years old. 

Debby was born on September 3, 1954 in Boston and was the daughter of the late Mervyn and Concetta Landenburg (Lorino). She was raised…

Fashionable woman devoted to her family

NORTH ANDOVER — Karen K. Rhodes of North Andover and formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 85.

Karen was born in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of the late Charles Martin and Hazel (Davis) (Martin) Goodman. She was the loving wife…