Wakefield Obituaries

James Ducette, 58

Loved dogs

WAKEFIELD — James Louis Ducette, age 58, of Wakefield passed away on January 1, 2026 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Chelsea on May 14, 1967 and was the son of Suzanne (Langevin) Ducette of Wakefield and the late Raymond Ducette, Jr.

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Robert Ramocki, 72

Retired Wakefield Police Officer who leaves behind a legacy of service, love and selflessness

WAKEFIELD — Robert J. “Bob” Ramocki of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly on December 30 at the age of 72 while doing what he loved most, helping others. His life was defined by his deep devotion to his family, his honorable service…

 

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Patricia Todd, 73

Family was her greatest pride

WAKEFIELD — Patricia “Patty” Jane Todd, age 73 of Wakefield, formally of Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on January 4, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Stoneham on June 11, 1952 and was the loving daughter of the late Esther…

 

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Donald Giordano, 88

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — Donald F. Giordano, of Wakefield and formerly of Malden, passed away December 30 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was 88 years of age. He was born in Medford on April 14, 1937 and was the son of the late Sabato and Archangela (Marotta) Giordano. He was…

 

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Alberta McMahon, 101

Wonderful cook, loved to dance and fan of the Red Sox and Bruins

LYNNFIELD — Alberta P. (Parisi) McMahon, 101, of Lynnfield, entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2025 with family by her side. Born on February 1, 1924 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine (Ferullo) Parisi…

 

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Ruth McDonald, 94

Happiest surrounded by family, sharing a laugh and singing a song

WAKEFIELD — Ruth M. (Sweeney) McDonald, 94, died on December 29 surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on June 18, 1931, the only child of the late John “Joe” and Ruth Ellen (Foster) Sweeney. She attended Andover public schools and graduated in…

 

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Helen Chisholm, 95

A kind woman who adored her family

WAKEFIELD — Helen F. (Tedeschi) Chisholm of Wakefield passed away on December 25 at the age of 95 after a brief period of failing health. Born on June 17, 1930 in Woonsocket, RI, Helen was the oldest of six children of Armand and Eileen (Kennedy) Tedeschi. She was…

 

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Paula Belyea, 76

Her kindness, laughter and love will live on forever in our hearts

WAKEFIELD — Paula A. Belyea, 76, passed away peacefully on December 28 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 26, 1949, Paula lived a life deeply rooted in faith, kindness and devotion to those she loved. Paula was the…

 

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Thomas Nestor

Loved music, cars and road trips

WAKEFIELD — Thomas A Nestor, of Wakefield died on Saturday, December 27 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters. Son of the late Norma (Durgin) and James J. Nestor, Tom was born and raised in Winthrop.

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Donald Booth, 79

Valued family

LONDONDERRY, NH — Donald F. Booth, 79 of Londonderry, NH passed away peacefully on December 26. He was one of seven children born to Walter and Edith (Mason) Booth whose values of hard work and family shaped the man Donald became. 

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Ruth Fratus, 88

Lifelong country music fan who enjoyed traveling

WAKEFIELD — Ruth (Goodwin) Fratus, age 88, of Wakefield passed away on Friday, December 19 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. Ruth was the daughter of the late A. Joseph and Ruth (Gott) Goodwin. She was born in Boston, lived for a short time in Melrose before…

 

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Nancy Blackstone, 101

Liked to travel, bowl and make apple pies

WAKEFIELD — Nancy E. Blackstone, age 101, of Wakefield, passed peacefully into eternal life on December 13. 

She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Brown) Neal, born in Rockport on October 1, 1924. She was the sister of the late Adelaide “Ad” Williams…

 

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