Wakefield Obituaries

Richard Kelley, 81

Longtime, well-admired WHS boys’ soccer coach

WAKEFIELD — Richard G. “Dick” Kelley, 81, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22 in Concord, NH surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1944 in Boston. Richard was the son of the late Gordon and Ruth Kelley, formerly of Greenwood, later residing in…

 

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Rosalie Skillings, 83

Her life was a blessing and her memory a treasure

PEABODY — Rosalie C. (Como) Skillings died on Tuesday, January 21 surrounded by the love and care of her family, following a long battle from cancer. She was 83 years old.

Rosalie spent many years working as a hairdresser out of her home. Everyone loved going…

 

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William Hurley, Jr., 87

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — William J. Hurley Jr., 87, of Wakefield died Friday, January 16 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Arlington on April 15,1938 and raised in Roxbury, he was the son of the late William J. and Margaret (Hallisey) Hurley. Bill graduated from Boston Trade High School…

 

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Edward Flaherty, 85

Loved to travel, read, walk and Jeopardy

WAKEFIELD — Edward G. Flaherty, 85, a longtime resident of Wakefield died Friday January 16 at the Woburn Nursing Center.

Born in Winchester, July 25, 1940, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Tolan) Flaherty. Ed was a graduate of Charlestown High School class of…

 

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Andrew Lupien, 55

Enjoyed going out to dinner, traveling and gardening

WAKEFIELD — Andrew J. Lupien, age 55, of Wakefield passed peacefully on January 13 surround by his family after a long battle with cancer that he faced with unwavering strength and dignity.

He was born in Malden on June 5, 1970 and was the son of the

 

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Joan Leone

Avid Boston sports fan who loved music, art and travel

WAKEFIELD — Joan Donata Leone, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, January 13 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on February 1, 1943 in Boston to the late John E. and Jennie J. (Caruso) Carney. She was predeceased by her late husband Franklin…

 

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Arlene Jones

Her family was the center of her life

NEW HAMPSHIRE — Arlene P. Jones, a longtime resident of Wakefield and later NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Medford.

She married her beloved husband Leith A. Jones on June 24, 1962 at the First Baptist Church in…

 

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Gary Hawkes, 83

Passion for woodworking, family trips in Winnebago and loved the Red Sox

WAKEFIELD — Gary W. Hawkes, age 83, of Wakefield passed away on December 16, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Melrose on August 7, 1942 and was the son of the late Roy and Janet (Cunha) Hawkes.

Gary was raised and…

 

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Deborah Mullen, 72

Avid reader and gardener, loved animals and crafting

AMESBURY — Deborah Mary Mullen, age 72, of Amesbury, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Michael J. and Eleanora (D’Onofrio) Sasso.

She was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1971. She…

 

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James Ducette, 58

Loved dogs

WAKEFIELD — James Louis Ducette, age 58, of Wakefield passed away on January 1, 2026 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Chelsea on May 14, 1967 and was the son of Suzanne (Langevin) Ducette of Wakefield and the late Raymond Ducette, Jr.

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Robert Ramocki, 72

Retired Wakefield Police Officer who leaves behind a legacy of service, love and selflessness

WAKEFIELD — Robert J. “Bob” Ramocki of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly on December 30 at the age of 72 while doing what he loved most, helping others. His life was defined by his deep devotion to his family, his honorable service…

 

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Patricia Todd, 73

Family was her greatest pride

WAKEFIELD — Patricia “Patty” Jane Todd, age 73 of Wakefield, formally of Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on January 4, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Stoneham on June 11, 1952 and was the loving daughter of the late Esther…

 

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