Wakefield Obituaries

A kind, soft spoken and gentle woman

NORWELL — Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Rafferty) Angel, 82, of Norwell, died suddenly on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was the loving mother of Jennifer Moran and Kelly MacKeen, who was with her at the time of her death. She was also the devoted, long-time companion of Richard Sesnewicz…

A well-loved family man who went out of his way to help

STONEHAM — Daniels G. LeSaffre, 78, a longtime resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Daniels was born in Melrose on December 12, 1943, one of six children of the late Robert C. LeSaffre and Anna…

Loved to travel and was an avid Boston sports fan

WAKEFIELD — Stephen F. Carey, 66, of Wakefield, died December 24, 2021 in Boston. He was born on May 3, 1955 in Melrose and was the son of Jacqueline (Overstreet) Carey and the late Thomas P. Carey. Stephen was raised in Wakefield and was a…

A family oriented man with an ever present smile and open heart

WAKEFIELD — “Never look down on someone unless you’re extending a hand to lift them up.” Words often spoken and lived by William M. “Bill” Williams, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Mass General…

An avid Boston sports fan and talented guitarist

WAKEFIELD — Robert J. Jabor Jr., 58, of Wakefield, died on Sunday, December 18 at his residence.

He was born in Melrose on October 31, 1963 and was the son of Robert J. and Shirley A. (Perillo) Jabor.

Bobby was a lifelong Wakefield resident, and a graduate…

Successful gambler was also an avid sports fan

WAKEFIELD — Barbara Kingsbury, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of John W. Kingsbury, sister of Marilyn (Joyce) Miller and her husband William of Salem, SC and cherished cousin of Alita (Joyce…

A family oriented man who enjoyed Broadway musicals

WAKEFIELD — Stephen M. Leary, 70, resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Melrose on July 28, 1951, Steve was one of three children of the late Joseph A. and Jewel (nee Booth) Leary. He grew up in…

Enjoyed Cape Cod and walking on the beach

WAKEFIELD — Rudolf Wendler, 80, a longtime resident of Wakefield died at his home on Saturday, December 18.

Born in Somerville on February 6, 1941 he was the son of the late Rudolf H. Wendler and Dorothy (Moore) Wendler.

Rudolf was raised in Somerville and was a…

A kindhearted, sympathetic and charitable woman

WAKEFIELD — Bernadette Pike, 86, passed away On December 18, 2021 in Hospice Care. Bernadette Pike (nee Baird) was a forty-five year resident of Wakefield.

Born and educated in Websters Corner, Prince Edward Island. She was the daughter of Owen Baird and Marie (nee Trainor). She was a kindhearted…

A professional artist and a life-long member of First Parish

READING — Joanne Frey was born January 16, 1931 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in the Greenwood section of Wakefield.

Joanne lived in Greenwood across from the Most Blessed Sacrament Church. Her parents, Arthur and Elva (Goddard) Tupper, lived on the corner of Main and Grafton Streets, at…

Loved spending time with family, knitting and reading

MERRIMACK — Marjorie A (Chisholm) “Margie” Lupien of Merrimack, MA, formerly of Malden, Wakefield, and Windham, N.H. passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021.

Born on January 9, 1941, she was the loving daughter of the late Earl and Anne (Ryan) Chisholm. She was the beloved wife…

A loyal, humble and kind family man

WAKEFIELD — Robert M. Terravecchia, 83 of Wakefield, died on Saturday, December 11 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.

Born in Chelsea on January 3, 1938 he was the son of the late William and Beatrice (Kisil) Terravecchia.

Mr. Terravecchia was a graduate of Wakefield High School Class…