Wakefield Obituaries

A family-oriented man who dedicated his life to Wakefield

WAKEFIELD — James (Jim) M. Scott, age 90, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on November 28, 2022, after an exceptionally well-lived life of service to his country, community, family, and others.  Jim, born on December 18, 1931, truly loved the town of Wakefield. He dedicated his…

A loving man who enjoyed winters in Florida and getting a laugh out of someone

MELROSE — James E. Fitzgerald, long time Melrose resident, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at a Wakefield healthcare facility. He was 87 years old.

Born on November 16, 1935 in Boston, Jim was one of four children…

Loving father and grandfather

SAUGUS — Mr. John Anthony Spadafora Sr. (Jack) age 78, of Saugus, died November 10, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born in Chelsea, and was the loving son of the late Joseph and Eveyln Spadafora. He was educated in the Malden and Melrose school systems. He graduated from Tufts…

Owner of Robin’s Superette was epitome of kindness

WAKEFIELD — Robert H. Bain Jr., 76, a longtime Wakefield resident, died Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Bob was raised in Medford. He was a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1964, where he met the love of his life, June.  They married in 1966 and…

Member of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish and enjoyed fishing

WAKEFIELD — Joseph L. Puccio, Jr. age 69, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Friday, November 25 at the Royal Meadow View in North Reading after a lengthy illness.

Born in Boston on May 1, 1953, he was the beloved son of Joseph L. Puccio Sr…

Had a keen sense of humor and quick wit, had a love for a quiet life

IPSWICH — Born Frances A. Roberts, January 21, 1925, of Ipswich, formerly of Wakefield, daughter of the late Roy and Hilda (Porter) Roberts formerly of Saugus, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 15, 2022 at the Kaplan…

Loved the ocean and playing the piano

WAKEFIELD — Barbara J. Spurr, 86, of Wakefield, died on Sunday, March 13 surrounded by her family.

Born in Medford, on August 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Judd Wyand and Helen (Mitchell) Wyand of Winchester.

Mrs. Spurr was raised in Medford and attended two…

A jack-of-all-trades, avid fly fisherman, and enjoyed card games

RALEIGH, North Carolina — Carl E. Johnson of Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of North Reading and Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 15, 2022 after a brief illness.

Carl was born in Wakefield to Albert M. and Marjorie R. (Scott) Johnson. He…

Lifelong resident of Wakefield

WAKEFIELD — Thomas J. Robbins, of Wakefield, 60, passed away on November 13 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a period of failing health. He was born on January 30, 1962.

Thomas was the loving son of Ronald J. and Mary (Powers) Robbins of Wakefield. He was survived by his sister…

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister

WAKEFIELD — Carol (Robitaille) Maguire passed away on November 13, 2022 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

Survived by her husband James, of Boston; her son Gregory, of Boston; her daughter Jane (Barwick) and husband Matthew, and three grandchildren, Lily, Jack, and Lucas…

Always upbeat, full of laughter and had a willingness of helping others

BILLERICA — Ann (Reynolds) Leverette of Billerica, formerly of Stoneham and Wakefield, passed away at her home on November 7, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Mary “Josephine” (Morin) and Frank Reynolds and sister to the late Muriel Kelleher, the late…