Wakefield Obituaries

A devoted and loving mom that enjoyed sewing and knitting

WINCHESTER — Claire Mary Goodwin age 48, formerly of Wakefield, passed away in her sleep at her residence in Winchester on October 20. Claire was the loving mother of two children: George Jr. of Saugus and Andrea (Ali) Goodwin of Sarasota, Fla.

She was the…

Relished time with her family, reading and traveling

NATICK — Kathleen Claire Gagnon (McCarthy) of Natick, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on October 23 at the age of 85.

Born in Lynn to Helen (Rooney) and Charles McCarthy, Kay attended St. Joseph Elementary and graduated from St. Mary’s High School with her beloved class…

Her true happiness was spending time with her children and family

MIDDLETON — Joyce Elizabeth Hart, age 83 of Middleton, died on Friday, October 21 at the Masconomet Rehab Center in Topsfield.

She was born in Malden on April 17, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lucille (Cate) Conti.

Joyce grew…

Cherished family and home

WAKEFIELD — Elizabeth Margaret Cullen, “Betty” to her friends, a longtime resident of Wakefield and Chilmark died peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on September 21, 2022, after a brief illness. She was 91.

Elizabeth was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia on May 9, 1931, the third child of Sarah McInnes Zsakovits and Charles…

Loved to spend time at her cabin skiing and hiking

WAKEFIELD — Charlotte R. Lane, 90, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, October 20.

Born in Lynn on June 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Bryant) Briggs.

Charlotte was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1949…

A professional nurse who found joy in family, friends

WAKEFIELD — Janis P. Reed (Dydzulis/Malone), known as Didi to all, passed away peacefully on October 23 at home after a fierce battle with cancer.

Janis was born in Somerville to Stanley and Lena Dydzulis. She met the love of her life, Richard Malone, married and…

Retired payroll specialist for the town and member of the Most Blessed Parish

WAKEFIELD — Barbara Ann Cadogan, 70, a lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Saturday, October 15 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Beverly on June 17, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Linda Pierotti.

Mrs. Cadogan was a graduate…

A lifelong learner with a passion in travel, faith and family

WAKEFIELD — Mary S. Sweeney, age 86, a Wakefield resident for the past 59 years, died Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 25, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Joseph…

Worked for the town as secretary in the Personnel Office and Selectman’s Office

WAKEFIELD — Trudi Murphy, age 83, of Wakefield, formerly of Belmont and West Peabody passed peacefully at home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Melrose on August 27, 1939 she was the daughter of…

WHS graduate in Class of ’66 loved to travel and ski

READING — Jane (Hurton) Kelley, age 74 of Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died on October 15 at the Residences at Pearl Street in Reading.

She was born in Melrose on June 22, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and…

Member of several bands and enjoyed “jamming” with his band mates

WAKEFIELD — Michael A. Cappotto, age 61, of Wakefield died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8 at his residence.

Born in Lynn on March 31, 1961 he was the son of the late Alfred P. and Rose (Rodriguez) Cappotto.

Michael was raised in Lynn and…