Wakefield Obituaries

Natural-born adventurer saw the best in people

WAKEFIELD — Chet Delani passed away peacefully with his wife of 58 years Janet (Leone) Delani, son Michael Delani, son Peter Delani his wife Elizabeth Saitta, grandchildren Andrew Delani and Celia Delani, daughter Elizabeth (Delani) McEleney her husband Owen McEleney, and grandchildren Emma McEleney and Owen McEleney, by…

Had a warm smile and friendly personality, loved photography

WAKEFIELD — Francis “Frank” Hegarty was born the third of four siblings and lived his early years in Somerville. When duty called, he served in the Army 196th Field Artillery Battalion in the Korean conflict. After the war he returned to Massachusetts and completed a bachelor’s…

A woman with a huge heart who loved animals

WAKEFIELD — Christine M. “Chris” West, a resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 7, 2022, at age 68.

Chris was born in North Adams on August 27, 1953, one of three children of the late Edward J. West and Dorothy E…

A member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church

WAKEFIELD — Marion L. “May” Cooper, 90, of Wakefield died February 7, 2022 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Wakefield on November 11, 1931 she was the daughter of the late William Edgar and Alma Rosalie (Malonson) Meuse.

May was raised in Wakefield on Maple Street and attended…

A loving wife and mother who loved decorating for every holiday

WAKEFIELD — Josephine Breslin, 99, a lifelong resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully at her daughter Jackie’s home surrounded by loving family members on Saturday, February 5.

Born in Lawrence October 8, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Antoinetta (Micevicz…

A lover of cats, baking and ballroom dancing

WAKEFIELD — Loureen R. Ramsdell, 95, a lifelong Wakefield resident passed away February 7, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born in Melrose on November 7, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Madge (Millar) Russell.

Mrs. Ramsdell was a…

Loved being a mother and taking care of her sons

WAKEFIELD — On January 31, 2022, Denise Bajgot Heckman, 63, was reunited in heaven with her eldest son, Keaton, who passed away a year earlier. Denise suffered through a year of extreme grief and heartache as the two were extremely close. She took comfort in…

Former coach with Wakefield Youth Hockey and Little League

WAKEFIELD — J. Warren Cotty, 95, of Wakefield died on Friday, February 4 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Chelsea on February 22, 1926, he was the son of the late Jesse T. and Helen (Symes) Cotty.

Mr. Cotty was a graduate…

Enjoyed boating, traveling and was able to fix just about anything

WAKEFIELD — Frank Cosentino, 69, of Wakefield died Wednesday, February 2, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Everett on July 18, 1952, the son of Joseph M. and Mary (Penta) Cosentino and moved to Wakefield in childhood.

Through his…

Owner of Schell Transportation; an avid reader and motorist

LYNNFIELD — Lawrence “Larry” Schelzi, 65, of Lynnfield, formerly of Woburn, was with his family, surrounded with love, when he peacefully passed on February 2, 2022.

Born and raised in Woburn, Larry was the son of Emma (DeMonico) Schelzi and the late Rocco Schelzi of Woburn…

WAKEFIELD — Patricia (Pat) (Sparks) Gutro, 88, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mildred (Sirois) Sparks and was born in Malden. She graduated from Everett High School and from the Whidden Nursing Program where she would be remembered as “full of…