Wakefield Obituaries

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…

WHS graduate, gifted athlete, coach retired from Massport

WAKEFIELD — William (Billy) A. Hankard Jr., of Wakefield, died on Wednesday November 9, surrounded by his loving family. He was a great man, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend and coach.

He was born in Chelsea on November 2, 1953 and was the son…

Loving mother and wife who enjoyed helping people and gardening 

WAKEFIELD — Carolyn Ann Thomas, age 86, of Wakefield died Friday, November 11 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Wakefield on June 28, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Dececca) Santoro.

Carolyn was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate…

An antique car enthusiast and loved to travel

WAKEFIELD — Robert E. Lee, age 89 of Wakefield died Friday, November 11 in Wakefield. He was born in Malden on August 9, 1933 and was the son of the late William E. and Muriel E. (McEwen) Lee. Mr. Lee was raised in Malden and was a…