Wakefield Obituaries

Retired electrician, proud WWII vet and member of the Coast Guard

WAKEFIELD — Donald W. Twombly, age 96, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed peacefully Monday, January 23 surrounded by his family.

Born in New York, NY on November 15, 1926, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Martha (Ross) Twombly.

Mr…

Loving wife, sister and aunt

WAKEFIELD— Geneva B. (Gregorio) Rigamonti, a lifelong resident of Wakefield passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 104. Geneva was born in Wakefield on May 19, 1918 the daughter of the late Soccorso and Amelia M. (Ciullo) Gregorio.

Geneva worked at Marilyn Sandal and Evans Shoe Company…

Took great pride in his military service

WAKEFIELD — Harold P. “Butch” McKenna, Jr. age 77, of Wakefield, formerly of Malden, died Wednesday, January 25 at his residence.

Born in Stoneham on October 25, 1945 he was the son of the late Harold P. and Mary (Wilson) McKenna.

Known to all as “Butch,” he took…

Mass Chapter ALS – Patient Services Coordinator

WAKEFIELD — Barbara A. Mahoney passed away peacefully at home with her children at her side, Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was 91 years of age.

Born in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Gladys and William Finneran and sister to the late Joan Mosher.

Barbara…

A skilled tradesman who enjoyed bowling and golfing

WAKEFIELD — Pasquale James Grasso, of Wakefield, formerly of East Boston, peacefully passed into the loving arms of his Lord on January 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 95 years old. The son of Angelo Grasso and Josephine (Schraffa) Grasso, he grew up in…

Enjoyed gardening, swimming and fishing

PEABODY — Edward R. Sanchez, 94, of Peabody, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18 at Beverly Hospital.

He was born in Boston on May 15, 1928, and was the son of the late Manuel and Rose (DeAngelis) Sanchez and brother to the late Dolores Palazzolo.

Edward…

Had the heart of a lion and a kind and giving soul

NORTH HAMPTON, N.H. – Daniel P. Conroy, age 57, of North Hampton, N.H. and formerly a longtime resident of Wakefield died unexpectedly on January 17 at his home.

Born in Winchester on March 26, 1965, he was the son of Marilyn and Joseph…

Owner of Precision Honing was an avid hockey fan

WAKEFIELD — Stephen L. Muse, age 72, of Wakefield, died on Monday January 16 at his home.

He was born in Melrose on October 14, 1950 and was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (LaBombard) Muse.

He was the loving father of Jason Muse…

Longtime resident enjoyed playing the piano

WAKEFIELD — T. Claire Riley, 95 a longtime resident of Wakefield, died at her home on Tuesday evening, January 17 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Malden, MA March 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mabel V. (Dolan) Buckley.

Claire was a…

WHS graduate in the Class of 1950

SARASOTA, FL — Frank A Smith, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida, where he had lived happily in retirement since 2005. Frank was born in Wakefield, MA, on January 13, 1933, to Frank A Smith, Sr., and Isabel (Preston) Smith.

In…

Avid reader and Boston sports fan

WAKEFIELD — Maureen E. Burke, age 64, a lifelong resident of Wakefield died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 12 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 and was…

Loving mother and grandmother who loved watching game shows

WAKEFIELD — Christine E. Lacerda, age 86, a lifelong Wakefield resident died Monday, January 16 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center.

Born in Wakefield on April 27, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Richard S. and Christine (Perry) Muse.

Christine was raised in Wakefield…