Wakefield Obituaries

Had a strong passion for the outdoors and loved to camp and ski

FLORIDA — Charles Lester Strong, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Florida on September 24, 2022.

Charlie is survived by the love of his life and devoted wife of 69 years, Claire M. (Harrington) Strong, (Woburn), his four children Susan (Strong…

Loving mother, sister, and grandmother

FRAMINGHAM — Susan J. (Stretton) Fennelly, of Framingham, formerly of Melrose and Wakefield, passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022, at a Boston healthcare facility.  She was 59.

Born on March 12, 1963, in Saugus, Susan was one of eight children of the late Thomas W. “Bill” and Joanne M…

Member of St. Florence Church who enjoyed playing Bingo

WAKEFIELD — Patricia L. Rainville, age 85, of Wakefield died Monday, October 10 at the Lawrence General Hospital.

Born in Medford on April 19, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Alphie and Mable (Newell) Saulnier.

Patricia was raised in Malden and was a graduate…

A loving, caring, and generous woman who was very social

WAKEFIELD — Eleanor M. “Sissy” Long, age 87, of Wakefield, died Sunday, October 9, 2022 after a period of failing health at the Brightview Senior Living Center, surrounded by her family.

Born in Somerville on December 16, 1934 she was the daughter of the late…

Former crossing guard had interest in aviation

LEBANON, NH — Virginia “Ginny” Fitz, 88, of Lebanon, NH, died Saturday, October 8, 2022.

She was born in Malden, Massachusetts to Robert and Hazel (Maxfield) Hewitt. At the age of 10 she began singing lessons and was invited to sing at the Eighth War Loan Drive (WWII…

‘Farmer’ was a lifelong Wakefield resident

WAKEFIELD — Neil L. Fanjoy Sr., affectionately known as “Farmer,” a lifelong Wakefield resident died Saturday, October 8 at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a period of failing health.

Mr. Fanjoy was born on January 4, 1945 and was the son of Chester and Olive (Merrill) Fanjoy.

Mr. Fanjoy…

Nurse’s aide, dedicated family caretaker

WAKEFIELD — It is with somber hearts that we announce the death of Sharon Lee Hubbard, of Wakefield, who peacefully passed away at the age of 71, this past Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Born in Woburn on January 15, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and…

Dedicated nurse enjoyed her cottage in Nova Scotia

WAKEFIELD — Susan M. Murphy, age 69, of Wakefield died on Wednesday October 5 peacefully at her home.

She was born in Cambridge on February 19, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (MacGillivray) Doiron.

Susan was a dedicated nurse for many…

Held an unwavering faith in God and enjoyed playing chess

COCOLALLA, Idaho — Bruce was born to Joseph Louis and Herminia Barbara (Viegas) Morock on October 24, 1954 at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne, Massachusetts. After Joseph’s retirement, the family settled in Wakefield. Bruce attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1972.

Bruce married…

Loving wife, mother, and aunt who enjoyed traveling and cooking

WAKEFIELD — Diane M. “Dee” (Keefe) Interbartolo of Wakefield formerly of Charlestown passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Charles”Chuck” Interbartolo and his extended family. Loving daughter of the late Isabella (O’Donell) and Walter Keefe. Adored sister of Terry and her husband…

Always the life of the party with a great laugh and brilliant smile

WAKEFIELD — Mary Jane Tropeano Brosnahan died suddenly October 4, at Winchester Hospital.

Born July 1, 1939 to the late Benjamin and Jeannette Tropeano, Mary grew up in Wakefield and maintained meaningful friendships in the community her entire life. Mary, always the…

Avid golfer cherished his family and friends

TOPSFIELD — Kenneth J. Cataldo Jr., age 58 of Topsfield, formerly of Wakefield, died Friday, September 23 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Melrose on June 3, 1964, he was the beloved son of Kenneth J. and Ellie T. (Rogers) Cataldo of Belleview, FL…