Wakefield Obituaries

A loving mother who created beautiful, handcrafted jewelry

EAST BOSTON — It is with great sadness that the family of Erika Lynne Williams announces her unexpected passing on September 28, 2022. Erika was only 36 years old and will be forever remembered.

Erika was the beloved daughter of Robin (Spiriti) Williams of Swampscott and Robert…

Enjoyed spending time with family, reading, and watching the Bruins

WILMINGTON — Karen A. Roberts, 65, of Wilmington, formerly of North Andover and North Reading, died on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Melrose on October 28, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Janet L…

Natural athlete lived most of his life in Wakefield

GLOUCESTER — Scott Paul Bergholtz, 58, of Wakefield and Gloucester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2022.

He was born December 17,1963 and lived in Wakefield most of his life attending Wakefield Schools, Worcester Academy and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Scott…

An outgoing, loving person who had a very positive attitude about life

WAKEFIELD — Diane Salvato, 59, of Wakefield passed away on Wednesday, September 21, at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Laurence…

A kindhearted man who loved his work, golf, and family

WAKEFIELD — Tim Roberto died peacefully on September 20, 2022 at Windrose Assisted Living in Woburn surrounded by his family. He was the son of Amelia Ippollito Roberto and John Roberto.

Tim was a life-long resident of Wakefield and a graduate of Wakefield High School…

Heart and soul of her family who was kind to all

WAKEFIELD — Rosemary B. Collins, age 82, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022, at the Bear Hill Healthcare Center, Stoneham.

Born in Malden, March 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Goncz) McNeil. Rosemary was raised in…

A kind, generous and selfless person who was an amazing cook

WAKEFIELD — Anna Maria Pitman (Gelsomini), of Wakefield, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Capestrano, Italy on Oct 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Irma (Colasacco) Gelsomini.

Anna was the beloved wife of Fredrick…

A man that valued friendship, family, and loyalty

CAPE CORAL, Florida — Walter A. Olson, Jr., 70, of Cape Coral, Fla. died Tuesday, September 20 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Somerville on October 28, 1951, he was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Kehoe…

An active volunteer for Council of Aging and a member of the Retired Men’s Club

WAKEFIELD — Mr. Robert Orrin Hale, a life-long resident of Wakefield, passed away at age 89, at his home built by his great uncle Horace Hale in 1892. Robert was born at the Melrose Hospital in 1933, one of three…

Minister’s wife was a persistent social activist

QUINCY — On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Constance “Connie” Hodgkins passed from our world to the next for a reunion in eternity with her beloved husband George and youngest child Mark. She lived over 95 very fulfilling, busy, and love-filled years, leaving behind a grieving family…

Faithful follower of Christ who enjoyed biking and skiing

WAKEFIELD — Paul Philip Nowell Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022. Paul, a lifelong resident of both Wakefield and Stoneham, was born on April 8, 1948. He was the son of parents Carleton and Esther (Pratt) Nowell.

Paul was a legendary mason for…

Traveled internationally, enjoyed dancing the jitterbug and loved being a grandmother

WAKEFIELD — Frances M. Giamarco, aged 87, a long-time resident of Wakefield, peacefully passed on August 22, surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born and raised in Patterson Creek, West Virginia. She moved to Washington, DC, to work, where she met her husband-to-be…