Wakefield Obituaries

Standout athlete, loved boating and fishing

DUXBURY — Paul A. Funk Jr, 51 years old, of Duxbury passed away suddenly on April 15, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1971 in Malden, MA and was raised in Wakefield, MA. Adored son of the late Paul and Marie (Larsen) Funk. He is survived by his…

Loved camping, traveling and visiting the beach

WAKEFIELD — Maureen E. Burke, age 64, a lifelong resident of Wakefield died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Melrose on July 8, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Helen (Cronin) Burke.

Maureen was raised in Wakefield…

A fun loving, kind and generous man

MELROSE — Mark D. Farrell, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly due to a sudden heart ailment on Tuesday, April 12, 2023, at age 58.

Mark was born in Melrose on March 7, 1965, one of seven children of the late John J. Farrell and Phyllis…

Had an energetic and vivacious presence

EAST FALMOUTH — Clara (Betty) LaVigne Reppucci, formerly of North Reading and Falmouth, passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born to Lyman and Bertha LaVigne of Chazy, New York, and is survived by her children, Judith Reppucci of Cotuit; Claire Reppucci of Wakefield; Cathy and Alan Croswell…

Loving husband and father who loved watching animal movies

LINCOLN — Henry I. Britner Jr., 79, died Friday, April 7, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln.

Born in Revere on December 11, 1943 he was the son of the late Henry Britner, Sr. and Grace (Paterson) Britner.

Henry was a graduate of Wakefield High…

A man of deep faith with a wonderful sense of humor

LACONIA, N.H. — Norman Small died peacefully at Ledgeview Nursing Home at the Taylor Community in Laconia, NH on April 5, 2023. He now rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, awaiting the promised general resurrection when Christ returns in…

Had a love of trains, travel and storytelling

NORTH READING — Robert D. Rose, age 86, of North Reading, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Born in Methuen on November 2, 1936 he was the son of the late Edwin A. and Ruby (Dow) Rose.

Mr. Rose…

Loved being on a boat and woodworking

WAKEFIELD — Charles D. “Rusty” Neville, age 78 of Wakefield, died on Monday, April 3 at his home.

He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on November 28, 1944 and was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Nickerson) Neville.

Charles was a graduate of Malden Catholic High…

Loving father who served as President of Retired Men’s Club

WAKEFIELD — Robert E. (Bob) Tremblay, age 83 of Wakefield, passed on Tuesday, April 4 at his Brightview Living home with his family by his side.

He was born in Salem on October 25, 1939 to the French Canadian parents, Edward and Angelina (Tetrault) Tremblay…

Active West Side Social Club member

WAKEFIELD — Thomas E. Oates, age 54, a Wakefield native, passed unexpectedly Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Born in Stoneham on June 16, 1968, he was the cherished son of E. Joyce (Donahue) Oates and the late Timothy J. Oates.

Tommy was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of…

An honest and kind woman who loved to travel

WAKEFIELD — Lois Pasquerella, 87, of Wakefield has passed away. She was the daughter of the late Joseph F. Jacobs and the late Bridget V. Jacobs, and beloved mother of son Paul. Survived by Hank Pasquerella of Reading, son Paul and his wife Caroline Zeind of…

Loved golfing, bowling and traveling

SAUGUS — Paul Peter Driscoll passed away on March 7, 2023. He was 80 years old. Paul was born in Revere and lived in Boston, Wakefield, and Saugus.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Paul Thomas Driscoll and Catherine Marie (Abbruzzese) Driscoll. He leaves behind his sons, Peter and Robert…