Wakefield Obituaries

Former selectman, beloved teacher, union official

WAKEFIELD — We deeply grieve the passing of Trudy Delory, a lifelong resident of Wakefield and West Harwich, MA on October 10, 2023 in Providence, RI. A devoted and loving daughter, treasured sister, aunt and friend, her accomplishments as a beloved teacher, committed union leader, elected public official, community…

Lover of all animals who also had a passion for motorcycles, music and the Bruins

NEW HAMPSHIRE — Scott M. Evangelista passed away unexpectedly at his home in NH while getting ready for what he loved to do, working for EJ Paving. Scott was born in Melrose on August 21, 1966 to the late Ernest…

Avid reader, writer, artist who loved the ocean

MAINE — Anne Winsor Beebe Lowe of Topsham, ME, died peacefully in her home on August 31 at the age of 77. Anne’s last days were glorious, with bright sun, blue skies, sparkling water and friends and family nearby; exactly the kind of late-summer days in Maine…

Loved flying kites and taking road trips

WAKEFIELD — Hazel M. Jacquard, age 91, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died Friday, October 6 at the Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. 

Born in Melrose on May 22, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Edith (DeViller) Muise. Hazel was a lifelong Wakefield resident…

Enjoyed watching baseball

WAKEFIELD — Robert F. McIsaac, age 91, of Wakefield died Tuesday, October 3 at his residence after a long battle of Dementia. 

Born in Boston on October 1, 1932, he was the son of the late Francis C. and Loretta (Nelson) McIsaac. Mr. McIsaac was a native of East Boston before…

Professional figure skater

WAKEFIELD — Regina MacKenna (Miller) was born on February 17, 1940; she passed away peacefully at home on September 30.

She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha Miller and twin sister to the late Paul Miller of Wakefield. She was the widow of the late Bernard (Bernie) MacKenna, originally of…

Loved cars, boats, carpentry and nature

IPSWICH — Peter Symes Davidson died of natural causes on Friday, September 22. 

Peter was born on July 27, 1945. He was raised with his sister, Liz in Saugus. After graduating Saugus High School and prep school in Washington, D.C., he continued his education at Wentworth Institute of…

Loved the color blue, flowers and singing in church

WAKEFIELD — Patricia Ann (O’Brien) Weisenbach died on September 24 after a severe hemorrhage. She had fought a heroic battle with cancer since being diagnosed in February 2016. 

Pat was born on March 24, 1941, the oldest of eight children born to Edward and Gertrude…

Passion for the culinary industry

SHELBURNE, NH — We are saddened to announce the death of Michael Henry Conley. He passed away peacefully at the age of 66, surrounded by family. He was born in Danvers lived in Wakefield and relocated to Coos County, NH in 2016. 

He was the son of the late Henry Francis…

Loved entertaining, music and decorating

DERRY, NH — Marianne Gillette, 77 of Derry, NH, formerly of Wakefield, MA died Tuesday, September 26, at the Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH.

Born in Malden on February 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Eleanor (Gramstorff) Gillette.

Marianne was a longtime resident of Wakefield…

WAKEFIELD — Joanne Theresa Szczesuil, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, September 22 at the too-young age of 75. Joanne suffered sudden cardiac arrest at home, with her partner Michael by her side and she did not suffer. Joanne will always be remembered as a vivacious and loving woman with a lust for life and tremendous loyalty…