Wakefield Obituaries

Ophthalmologist, Mason was proud of Lebanese heritage

STONEHAM — George Elias Ghareeb, M.D. of Stoneham, Ma. passed away on November 23, 2021 at the age of 87.

He was born in Springfield, MA to Elias Kallil and Theada Ghareeb.

He attended Classical High School in Springfield, Tufts University and Boston University for his medical degree. He did his internship and residency in Boston. He maintained a private practice…

A loving husband and brother who enjoyed skiing and photography

WAKEFIELD — Rickard P. “Rick” Donovan, 79, of Wakefield, passed away Monday morning January 17, 2022 at the Nevins Family of Services Rehabilitation from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was the husband of Irene (Raymond) Donovan of Wakefield.

Born in Lynn, Rickard was the son…

A cherished daughter, sister and aunt, loved family and friends

WELLS, Maine — Anna Nicole Orben, 26, died in an accident Saturday, January 29, 2022. She was born in Boston and grew up in Wakefield before moving to Wells, Maine five years ago.

Anna was employed as an Appointment Coordinator for Marong Automobile Dealerships in…

BOYCE, Va. — David Michael Brehaut, 59, of Boyce, Virginia died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in the Winchester Medical Center in Virginia.

Dave was born February 26, 1962 in Stuttgart, Germany; the son of Joseph W. Brehaut, Col. USA (ret) and Janet E. (Nilsen) Brehaurt of Woodbridge, Va. Being in an Army family, he grew…

A family-oriented woman who enjoyed traveling

NAPLES, Fla. — Joan E. Grasso (Peach), 85, passed away on January 25, 2022, with her husband, daughters, sister, and nieces by her side in Naples, Fla, formerly of Melrose. She was the loving wife of Robert Rocco Grasso with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in…

A loving mother and an avid reader

WAKEFIELD — Mary A. (Kelley) Lilley, age 84, of Wakefield, died Thursday, January 27 at Advinia Care of Wilmington.

Mrs. Lilley’s survivors include her beloved husband of 56 years James F. Lilley, of Wakefield; her daughter, Karen K. (Lilley) Haughey, her husband, Norman J. Haughey, and their children…

Services have been changed due to weather

STERLING — Due to the impending weather, location and services for Andrea J. Dowd, have been change to the following:

Calling Hours: Sunday, February 6, 1 to 3 p.m. in the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling.

Funeral Service: Monday, February 7, 10 a.m. at St…

Engineer and musician

WAKEFIELD — James Alan Dillon, 91, an engineer and musician who lived on the North Shore for more than 60 years, died on January 25 after a brief illness.

Jim, as he was known to family and friends, was born September 13, 1930, in Pittsfield, the younger child of Edward Dillon, a…

A loving mother who advocated for immigrants and refugees

GREENFIELD — Joan (Lyell) Keech, 94 of Greenfield, Mass. died January 23, 2022 at Charlene Manor Healthcare. She was born on August 18, 1927 in Fall River; the oldest daughter of John W. and Ann (Redfern) Lyell. She attended Fall River schools and was a graduate…

Member of St. Joseph Parish and the Wakefield K of C

WAKEFIELD — Matthew J. Burns, Jr., age 95, A lifelong Wakefield resident, died on Saturday, January 22 at the Bear Hill Nursing Home.

Born in Wakefield on August 24, 1926, he was the son of the late Matthew J. and Julia (Boland) Burns.

Mr…

Loved to dance, read and doing crossword puzzles and bingo

STONEHAM — Mildred G. (Deveau) Orben, 91, of Stoneham, formerly of Wakefield and North Reading died, Thursday evening, January 20, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Stoneham Assisted Living.

Born in Reading on May 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late George…

A strong-willed and family-oriented woman

MELROSE — Margaret L. (Hayman) “Peg” Scott, 95, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Wakefield Center on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Born in Chelsea on March 31, 1926, she was the daughter of Scottish natives, the late James Hayman and Nellie (Macgregor) Hayman. Due to complications at…