Wakefield Obituaries

Longtime resident of Wakefield who worked for Polaroid

WAKEFIELD — Vincent L. Cocco, 86, passed away on January 4, 2022.

Born in Malden, Vincent grew up in the Edgeworth section of the city. He worked for Polaroid for 30 years and was a longtime resident of Wakefield.

Vincent was preceded in death by his late…

A generous man who had many talents

WAKEFIELD — Dennis G. McLennan, 54 of Wakefield died Thursday, December 23.

Born in Malden, March 21, 1967 he was the son of Jessie (Robbins) McLennan and the late Frank McLennan.

Dennis was raised in Saugus and was graduate of Saugus High School Extension. He was an avid…

An avid reader who had an eye for fashion and enjoyed cooking

NAPLES, Fla. — Joan Mosher, 92, of Naples, Florida, passed away from kidney disease peacefully and surrounded by family on January 3, 2022, at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born February 2, 1929 in Melrose, she was the daughter of the late…

Hard working and loving father, founded Dixon Transfer

WAKEFIELD — Mark A. Dixon, 65, of Wakefield, died peacefully in his sleep at home on December 31, 2021. Dedicated husband to Donna Dixon, Mark was born in Chelsea and was the beloved son of the late George and Linnie Dixon. He grew up in Dorchester where…

Enjoyed her Cape Cod house and baking

WAKEFIELD — Carolyn “Carrie” A. Barrasso, 94, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022.

She was born in Wakefield on April 15, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Angelo and Adelena (Lepore) Cardillo.

Carolyn was born and raised in Wakefield. She attended Wakefield public…

Received the Korean Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars

WAKEFIELD — Charles J. Noe, of Wakefield, and formerly of Boston’s West End died at his home on January 2, 2022.

Charles was born in Boston on March 18, 1930 and was the son of the late Salvatore and Carmela (DeStefano) Noe.

Charles was raised in…

A devoted family man; had a passion for baseball

WAKEFIELD — Described as “Fun, engaging and full of life,” (Susan Bumstead Chanley) Frederick (Fred) H. Aston, 88 of Wakefield, passed away on December 31, 2021.

Born in Boston on July 29, 1933, to the late Frederick C. and Vivian (Fieldhouse) Aston.

Fred, or as some…

A family man who was a barbershop baritone

MILFORD – Thomas L. Myette, 85, of Milford and formerly of Wrentham, Reading and Wakefield passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. His devoted wife of 64 years, Lucille A. (LeFave) Myette and two sons Thomas Jr. and Michael were at his…

A nature loving woman who loved to make people smile

WAKEFIELD — Samantha Ann (Stebbins) Catanzaro, 44, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly in her home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

Samantha was a graduate of Wakefield Vocational High School, Class of 1995. She worked in various positions from healthcare, cooking, retail, daycare and private caretaker…

Designer loved dogs and was a skilled horsewoman

READING — Jane M. Given, 60, of Reading, passed away on December 28, 2021 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

She is survived by her beloved husband Bobby, her sisters Susan Chinappi and her husband Louis of Peabody, Tricia Coffey and her husband Brian of Lynnfield…

Registered Nurse was a longtime Wakefield resident

EFFINGHAM, NH — Sandra Jean (Ballard) Lodico of Effingham, NH and North Ft. Myers, FL (formerly of Wakefield, MA) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Born to Dorothy (Eadon) and Carroll Ballard, Sandy was raised in Weymouth and Tewksbury, before moving to Wakefield…

Former Stoneham Selectman; loved art, dance and music

STONEHAM — Francis P. Pignone Jr., 78, former Stoneham Selectman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Winchester Hospital after a difficult three-week battle with COVID-19.

He was born in Cambridge on August 9, 1943 and was the son of the late Frank P. and…