Wakefield Obituaries

A loving, family-oriented faithful woman

WAKEFIELD — Jean W. (Hudson) Geldart, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died peacefully on February 17, 2023 at the Kaplan House in Danvers.

Jean was born in Chelsea on December 4, 1931 and was the youngest of six children of the late John and Hilda (Burke) Hudson.

Jean attended Chelsea…

A sweet, kind, thoughtful person with a kind heart

WAKEFIELD — Glenn W. Taylor, resident of Wakefield, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. He was 67.

Born on September 22, 1955 in Everett, Glenn was one of two children of the late William E. and Doreen E. (Kenison…

Loved people, pets, music and had a great sense of humor

WAKEFIELD — Anthony James Zagarella Jr. passed away peacefully at age 54, on February 17, 2023. Born in Lynn, on January 9, 1969, to Anthony Sr. and Virginia (Bowman) Zagarella, both deceased, Tony grew up in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High…

Had a love of politics, history, camping and snowmobiling

MERRIMAC — William A. Pollman, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, February 21 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill.

Born in Malden on April 19, 1936 he was the son of the late Veronica (Richards) Sullivan.

William was raised in…

A family-oriented woman who loved traveling

WAKEFIELD — Ernestine F. “Dolly” Penachio, resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at a Winchester healthcare facility. She was 101.

Born on June 28, 1921 in Revere, Dolly was one of children of the late Ernest D. and Mildred (Giggi) Penachio. She grew up…

Retired finished carpenter, loved woodworking

WAKEFIELD — Richard M. Nasella, 67, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Wednesday, February 15 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Melrose on October 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Fusco) Nasella.

Richard was a graduate of Northeast Vocational High…

Loved to travel, visited 54 countries

NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. — Diane B. (Bradford) Simensen, 82, North Woodstock, N.H., died after a period of failing health at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H., on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born in Winchester on November 13, 1940 to William and Muriel (Cox) Bradford…

An honest and loyal man who loved the outdoors

WAKEFIELD — John A. Benedetto, age 74, died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on Thursday, February 16 after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He also fought a thirteen-year battle with multiple myeloma, but with his positive attitude and gentle spirit…

A devoted husband and father, loved spending time with family

WAKEFIELD — Frank was married for 62 years to his loving lifetime dance and tennis partner Irene (Racki) Blasi, the couple even winning a tournament in Bermuda, while celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. The heart of Frank was his family, and the heart of the…

Loved to make people laugh, going fishing and going to church

WAKEFIELD — Stephen J. Gill, 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose and North Reading, passed away at his home on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Born in Boston on June 9, 1939, he was the son of the late William H. and Mary F. (Leonard) Gill…

A loving family-oriented woman who loved to sew

WAKEFIELD — Jeanette M. Meuse (Scarlata), 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at Adviniacare on February 10, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jay, as she was known to family and friends, was born on January 8, 1931, in South Boston…

SUN CITY CENTER, FL — Jeanne M. Doherty, 95, of Sun City Center, Florida and formerly of Wakefield died Saturday, February 4 in Florida.

Jeanne was the wife of the late James E. Doherty.
She is survived by her four children; Barbara, Kevin, Michael and Dianne; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Jeanne was predeceased by her son…