Wakefield Obituaries

Phenomenal cook and baker with a wonderful sense of humor

READING — Carolyn Louise Snow (Boyce) of Reading, formerly Wakefield, passed over peacefully on January 24 at her home surrounded by her loving and supportive family. She was born in Cambridge on March 21, 1933 to Randall Boyce and Louise (Carter Boyce) Giacobbe. She was…

WAKEFIELD — Nancy L. Cummings, age 69, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, January 24 at Artis Senior Living in Reading.

She was born in Melrose on June 4, 1954, the daughter of Foster and Doris (Kennedy) Cummings. Nancy was raised in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School. She pursued a career…

WAKEFIELD — Mary T. Murphy, age 92, a longtime resident of Wakefield for more than 60 years, died peacefully on January 22 at the Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield. 

Born in Somerville on October 15, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Leo F. and Marie A. (Berlo) Collette. Mary was raised…

Amazing cook, avid bingo player and enjoyed the beach

WAKEFIELD — Virginia H. “Ginger” (Keller) Adams, 76, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose passed away on January 20. Ginger was the loving wife of the late James Adams, Sr.

Ginger was the beloved mother of Debra Evangelista and her husband Peter of Wakefield and James Adams Jr…

Enjoyed yoga and the beach

WAKEFIELD — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Faith Keenan, who left us on January 18 at the young age of 53. Joyce was born on May 13, 1970 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was the youngest daughter of Leona Gerrior-Carr and the late John…

Navy Reservist was founding member of New England Dragway

GROTON — Earl Carter, a well-known Groton historian and passionate collector of Groton historical ephemera, passed away at home on January 14 surrounded by his loving family and his adored pets. Earl was born in Boston in 1939, the son of Donald Fremont Carter and Ruth Irene…

World War II veteran

NORTH READING — Walter J. Fitzmaurice, 100, a former longtime resident of North Reading passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Lorraine Mae (Martelle) Fitzmaurice for nearly 75 years. 

Born on November 2, 1923 in Rumford, ME, Walter was the son of Joseph and…

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — It is with profound sadness yet immense love that we announce the passing of Lloyd R. Mader, age 90, on Wednesday, January 10. Born on August 3, 1933, in Everett to Herbert and Madeline (Flynn) Mader, Lloyd’s journey was one filled with devotion, laughter and an unwavering zest for life. 

Lloyd leaves…

Watercolorist who loved to travel

WAKEFIELD — Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) O’Donnell Rogers was born in Athens, GA on September 13, 1943, to Thomas Gerald O’Donnell and Elizabeth (Betty) Hamilton O’Donnell. Her father was stationed in Georgia during World War II; subsequently the family lived in Tennessee and Newburyport before moving to Wakefield in 1950 where…

Enjoyed lakeside memories and the warmth of the sun

WAKEFIELD — Paul Anthony Bordieri, Sr., 86, a resident of Wakefield and former long time resident of Reading, died peacefully on January 6.

He was a devoted husband to his wife of 65 years, Corinne (Tontodonato) and a loving father to his children Corinne Marasco (Anthony…

Lifelong Patriots fan who enjoyed American History and trips to Maine

LYNNFIELD — Raymond L. Wormstead, of Lynnfield, formerly of Lynn passed away on Tuesday, January 2, at the age of 77 following a prolonged illness. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Judy (Roy); his daughters Adrienne Bell and her…