Wakefield Obituaries

Loving father, brother and grandfather

WESTFORD — David J. Merry, age 68, of Westford, died on Wednesday, March 22 at High Point Hospice House in Haverhill.

He was born in Melrose on January 25, 1955 and was the son of the late William Merry and Ann (Wothley) Merry Orifice.

He was the loving father of…

Devoted to her Catholic faith and loved to travel

MELROSE — Lea (Comeau) Shea, longtime resident of Melrose, died peacefully on March 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long, fulfilled life of 100 years.

Lea was born in Malden on October 17, 1922 to the late Emile and Emerise Comeau. Lea…

Loved sailing, woodworking and making furniture

RUTHERFORDTON, North Carolina — Arthur Robert King, age 83, of Rutherfordton died peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Willow Ridge Nursing Center.  Arthur was born on August 24, 1939, in Melrose, and was son of the late Melvin “Huck” A. King and Bernice “Bea’ Robbins King Richards.

Arthur honorably served…

A jack-of-all-trades who loved the outdoors

WAKEFIELD — Vincent Thomas Leahy, Jr. age 72, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died Friday, March 24 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill.

Born in Somerville on October 29, 1950 he was the son of the late Vincent Thomas and Anna J. (Wineart) Leahy.

Mr. Leahy was raised in…

Active member of Saint Joseph’s Church

WAKEFIELD — Barbara A. Muise of Wakefield died on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. She was 88 years old.

Barbara was born in Chelsea on March 12, 1935, and was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bazylinski) Sheppard.

She…

Lover of music and had a kind, deep and thoughtful soul

SOUTH KINGSTON — With great sorrow, the Eddleston family announces the unexpected early passing of our kind, brave, caring and incredibly talented son, brother, uncle and friend Christopher F. Eddleston, 38 years young.

Chris was born in Nashua, N.H., grew up in Pepperell and Wakefield and…

Talented musician, jack of all trades

SOUTH YARMOUTH — Paul J. “Tweeter” Evangelista, 66, of South Yarmouth passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 after a brief illness.

Paul was the proud son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Borthwick) Evangelista.

Paul grew up in Wakefield. Paul was drawn to playing the guitar at an…

Loving husband and father who enjoyed golf

WAKEFIELD — David J. Maffe, age 62, of Wakefield died unexpectedly on Monday, March 20. He was born in Arlington on June 17, 1960 and was the son of the late Joseph F. and Patricia (Kelley) Maffe. He was raised in Arlington and was a graduate of Arlington…

Loved a house full of laughter

MERRIMACK, N.H. — Marguerite E. Wilson, age 86 of Merrimack N.H., formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Wakefield on August 29,1936 and was the daughter of the late Salvatore…

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…