Wakefield Obituaries

Retired pilot who loved to farm and grow vegetables

WAKEFIELD — David Anthony Sullo passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 3, 2023. He is the son of the late Edward and Ruth Sullo of Wakefield. David was born September 6, 1944, grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School class…

Loved to spend time with family and his four-legged friends

WAKEFIELD — Pasquale C. Serrentino, age 88, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Sandra Rolfe Serrentino, his eldest son, Vincent C. Serrentino, and his grandson, Jessie P. Malonson. He was predeceased by his…

An inspiring teacher who taught for many years

WAKEFIELD — Rita L. (Lombard) Owen of Wakefield, formerly of Woburn, died peacefully March 13 at the age of eighty-five. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry W. “Hank” Owen Sr.

Born and raised in Woburn, Rita was a daughter of the late Samuel and…

Enjoyed spending time with family and loved mini Schnauzer dogs

WAKEFIELD — Carolyn J. Rea, 62 a lifelong resident of Wakefield died at her home on Friday March 17.

Born in Melrose, March 6, 1961 she was the daughter of Patricia Kelleher of North Andover and the late Timothy Kelleher.

Carolyn was a graduate of…

Had a love for music, life and a good laugh

WAKEFIELD — Sandra “Sandy” Gail (Whitehead) Dickinson, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died peacefully on March 4, 2023 at the age of 82.

Sandy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Arthur Dickinson; her children, Pamela (Dickinson) Eddy and her husband Bruce of Nashua…

A kind, thoughtful and hardworking man

OCALA, Florida — Bryan Andrew Miller, 34, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2023, at the West Marion Hospital in Ocala, Fla. Bryan was born in Melrose, on May 29, 1988, and was the beloved son of William Miller of Wakefield, and Ellen (Soulios) Barton of Billerica.

Bryan was…

A family-oriented man who loved making maple syrup

FREMONT, N.H. — Louis F. Williams, 82, passed away peacefully, March 3, 2023 at his home in Fremont, N.H. with his loving wife by his side. Louis, (Lou) was born July 20, 1940 in Warren, Pa., son of the late Leidy Williams and Alice (Retterer) Williams. Lou…

Loving husband, father and educator whose pillars were faith, friendship and humor

MELROSE — Timothy F. Hurley died peacefully on March 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. On April 8, 1938, he was the first-born son of Irish immigrants, Timothy and Bridget (Manning) Hurley.

Raised on Green Street in Malden, Tim grew up playing baseball…

An avid hobbyist who had a rare sense of humor

WAKEFIELD — Merton A. Shea, age 75, a longtime resident of Wakefield formerly of Melrose, died Sunday, March 5. He died peacefully surrounded by friends and family after a long and fulfilled life.

Born in Melrose on August 17, 1947 he was the son of…

A kind and hard working man who was always there for family

PALM HARBOR, Florida — Ronald Ward Face, 64 years old, from Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly from Melrose, Passed peacefully in his home retired in Palm Harbor Florida with his mother and sister on February 2, 2023. His family will miss him deeply and…

An outgoing, smart and hardworking man

NAPLES, Maine — Jonathan T. Cabral, 43, of Naples, Maine, died tragically in a house fire on February 24, 2023. He was born January 5, 1980 to Thomas J. Cabral and Margaret “Peg” A. (Kenney) Cabral of Wakefield.

Jonathan graduated from Wakefield High in 1999. From there he attended…