Wakefield Obituaries

Avid sports fan, fierce competitor who loved Jeopardy

WAKEFIELD — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James ‘Big Jim’ Sellers, a beloved father, grandfather and friend who left us peacefully on June 11 at the age of 87.

He is now joyfully reunited with the love of his life Judith Duffy Sellers whom…

Loved her fur babies, family gathering and trips to Salem Willows

WAKEFIELD — Carol A. Smith, age 80 of Wakefield, passed away at her home on Monday, June 9.

She was born on July 7, 1944 and was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Crawley) Hearn. Carol was raised in Melrose and graduated from…

WAKEFIELD — Gregory Melanson, a man of unwavering dedication and integrity, passed away on June 2 at the age of 67. Born on June 16, 1957, Gregory grew up in Wakefield where he developed a deep sense of responsibility and commitment that would define his life.

An Eagle Scout, Gregory exemplified the values of…

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — David L. Gibbs, age 84, formerly of Wakefield and resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 5. Born in Melrose on October 29, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Lillian M. (Ryan) Gibbs.

David graduated from Wakefield High School, class…

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Peter Ledig, 90, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1 leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship and dedication. He was born on August 5, 1934, in Leipzig, Germany, the only child of Oscar and Johanna Ledig.

Peter immigrated to the United States in 1957, bringing…

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Arthur James Beebe, Jr. age 95, of Wakefield passed away on June 1. He was born March 10, 1930, in New London, CT to the late Arthur James and Jeannette Beebe. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters Janet Beebe and Joline Gnatek and brother-in-law Frank Gnatek.

Jim…

Avid fisherman, enjoyed drag racing and loved music

WAKEFIELD — Thomas A. Clarke, age 70, a longtime Wakefield resident passed away at his residence on June 2 surrounded by his family.   

He was born in Malden on April 5, 1955 and was the son of the late Harold and Bernice (Flynn) Clarke. Mr…

US Air Force veteran

READING — Ronald James Surette, 78, of Reading, passed away peacefully on June 2. Born on January 15, 1947 in Wakefield, Ronald was the youngest of five children to Irene (Bennett) and Reuben Surette. He grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1965. He enlisted in the…

Gifted teacher who loved life

WAKEFIELD — Eileen O. DeGregorio, of Wakefield, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 30. She was 38.

Eileen loved life! She loved her family, especially her sister Anna Joy. She loved her many aunts, uncles and cousins. She cherished her friends and their families as well…

US Marine Corps veteran

WAKEFIELD — Johnathan Pebley was born on July 21, 1985 in Wiesbaden, Germany. In 1987, he returned to the United States with his parents, settling in Wakefield where he spent his childhood. A proud graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 2004, Johnathan answered the call to serve his country by…

Loved to travel, crochet and crafts

WAKEFIELD — Ida Montgomery, 94 a longtime resident of Wakefield died Monday, May 26 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. 

Born in Tabusintac, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Murray) Loggie. Ida moved to the United States in 1948. She married her husband…

Enjoyed traveling, puzzles and hosting gatherings

WAKEFIELD — June M. Fahey, a longtime resident of Wakefield and recent resident of Brightview Senior Living Wakefield passed away on May 23. She is survived by eight children: John and wife Elise of Medford; James of Stoneham; Paul and wife Kathleen of Campbell, CA; Robert and wife Juli…