Wakefield Obituaries

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…

A loving, family oriented woman who was a true animal lover

WAKEFIELD — Susan A. Dingle passed much too soon. She passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, October 15  Sue was born on July 17, 1952 in Everett to William and Shirley Durie.

Susan is survived by her soulmate…

Graduate of Wakefield High in 1959

ARLINGTON — Lois Ann (Sjostrom) Smith died on Sunday, October 9.

Born June 29, 1941, in Arlington, MA, she was the daughter of Loren B. and Bernice Whitehead Sjostrom.

She was a graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School in Massachusetts in 1959. She received her associate’s degree from Colby…

Lifelong Wakefield resident

WAKEFIELD — Douglas Thomson Bridge died suddenly on July 14, 2022 at the age of 65.

His kind nature, sense of humor, and charismatic smile will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He was a hard worker devoted to his family.

Doug was a lifelong resident of Wakefield.

He is…