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DAVID WAKELY Obituary

WAKELY, David Of New Hampshire, formerly of Medford, July 18. Beloved son of James and Elaine (Scolley) Wakely. Cherished brother of Donna Geer and her husband John of Stoneham. Loving uncle of Dylan Geer and his nephew in heaven David Geer. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Saturday, July 25 at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 3 - 8 PM. Services for David will be conducted along with those for his father, James Wakely, and will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. As an expression of sympathy contributions may be sent in David's name to the David Geer Scholarship Fund, c/o Stoneham High School, 149 Franklin St., Stoneham, 02180. To leave a message of condolence please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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Sam Kennedy

July 16, 2019

I love you so much . I got a tattoo of your initials so youre always with me. Yesterday was 4 years since you passed and it hasnt gotten any easier. I hope youre at peace. I miss you.

Alan Valente

July 31, 2017

Elaine, Donna and John,
I'll pray for Dave and Jimmy. I'll never forget all you have done for me. I arrived here in Boston on Friday the 28th, after 26 years. I meant to call Dave, but the weekend ran too fast...I hoped I would see you all again. God had different plans for us.
God bless you all.
Alan Valente

Sam Kennedy

June 9, 2017

I miss you so much . Rest easy.

February 23, 2017

The most fearless person I had ever known who you could always count on when trouble broke out. Dave had a heart of gold and was always a loyal friend until the end.
Miss you brother.
God Bless

Christina Doherty

November 17, 2015

David I miss you so much .when you left you took a piece of heart with you. I pray your happy and finally at peace. I pray your with your dad n nephew. I'll love you forever n always. No one will ever take your place. Xoxo

August 28, 2015

Love you brother

Donna Geer

August 28, 2015

My beautiful brother we see you in the clouds everyday

Danielle Doherty

August 9, 2015

My deepest Condolences to the wakely family. RIP David and Jimmy. With love always
May the road always Rise up to meet you,
May the sun shine warmly upon your face,
May the wind always be at your back,
And until we meet again my friend may god hold you in the Palm of his hand.
Love always and forever Danielle

Sam Kennedy

August 7, 2015

RIP Dave you were the best step dad anyone could ask for. You treated me like I was your own and I appreciate everything you've done for me. I miss you a lot. I love you

Paula ,Corissa, Ben and Kay Bottiglio/Camara

August 1, 2015

R.I.P. David. Always remembering you and your father. The paddock restaurant was the best! May you and your dad be in peace now. So sorry for your loss Elaine, Donna, family and friends. Forever in our hearts and memories xoxoxo

Christina Doherty

July 30, 2015

I'll always love u. Just as u always loved me

Christina Doherty-Wakely

July 30, 2015

David I'm sorry it so long for me to find the courage to open this page. But all I know I will see again. You were my first n only love just I was your first n one n only love. Life will never b the same without your love,my best friend n my husband. Please rest in peace n happiness. Until we r one again. Your love C

philip diblasi

July 29, 2015

rest in peace david,you will be missed.god bless you,r faimly

(bvd)

July 28, 2015

Our deepest condolences for your family. May your loving memories hold close in your heart and God's love give you peace and comfort. (Psalm 83:18)

Matthew Jewett

July 27, 2015

My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Keep faith that we will all see our loved ones again in heaven.

Ellen McGaffigan

July 26, 2015

Donna & Mrs. Wakely, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
RIP David and Mr. Wakely.
Sincerely,
Ellen McGaffigan

One of many good ones

Dana Vienneau

July 25, 2015

Mrs. Wakely, Donna , John and Dylan you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the good times at the Paddock with Mr. Wakely and David and out with "Wake" throughout our younger years.
May both there souls rest in peace in heaven!
God Bless
Dana Vienneau

Kevin Kennedy

July 25, 2015

I want to express my condolences. I remember Dave as a great guy when we were growing up and doing Wheelies across Hickey Park on his dirt bike. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends as we grieve his loss.

Kimberley O'Brien

July 24, 2015

Rest in peace David. I am so sorry you were hurting so bad :( see you again.

Kimberley O'Brien

Sarah Puglia O'Brien

July 24, 2015

Elaine, Donna, John and Dylan:
I'm so very sorry for such an immense loss. May the happy memories and love you all shared carry you all through this difficult time. I pray for the peace that David struggled so long to find and healing for everyone who knew and loved him and Jimmy.

Tony Doucette

July 24, 2015

Deepest condolences to the Wakely family, God Bless you all during this difficult time. RIP David & Mr Wakely.

Anthony Healy

July 24, 2015

David you were a loyal friend to the end.

John Tansey

July 23, 2015

Rest in peace , jimmy & David. May the hand of God forever be on your shoulders.

John Tansey

julie marazzi

July 23, 2015

Rest in piece David from an old friend from the forest park school yard

Lisa Carcione

July 22, 2015

JIMMY I WILL ALWAYS REMEBER YOU ARE A SRAIGHT UP GREAT MAN WHO WAS ALWAYS VERY GOOD TO MY MOM...MAY YOU REST PEACEFULLY WITH ALL YOUR FALLEN ANGELS XO

Lisa CARCIONE

July 22, 2015

AS THE TEARS FALL FROM MY EYES AND I CANT CATCH MY BREATH I FEEL LIKE THIS ALL A BAD DREAM...YOU WERE MY FIRST LOVE AND WE SPENT A CRAZY BUT GREAT 12YRS TOGETHER..OH DAVE ALL I CAN HEAR IS YOU SAYING WASSUP GORGEOUS...YOU ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND WHEN I WAS WITH YOU NOTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD MATTERED...FOR THAT I THANK U.....WHEN YOU LEFT YOU TOOK THE BIGGEST PART OF MY HEART....ILL ALWAYS REMEMBER SNEAKING IN THE MOVIES,GOING OUT TO DINNER ,YOU DRIVING ME CRAZY WITH YOU AWESOME CRAZINESS.ILL REMEMEBER YOU YOU SNEAKING IN MY BEDROOM WINDOW AT 2AM.LOL.ALL THE GOOD TIMES COME TO MIND I LOVE YOU WAKE ALWAYS AND FOREVER.UNTIL ITS MY TIME AND WE SEE EACHOTHER AGAIN ..REST EASY <3

July 22, 2015

This is so sad!!! I lived right down the street my whole life, from the Paddock, and had the most respect for both David and his dad.. R.I.P both father and son, and Prayers to the Wakely Family to heal...

Richard McCabe

July 22, 2015

heaven receives another angel. you will be truly missed my friend.

Richard McCabe

July 22, 2015

heaven receives another angel. you will be truly missed my friend.

July 21, 2015

Dear Mrs. Wakely and family,
I have lived on Lewis Street for 22 years and recall each time I passed by your house, walking my dog, that I was always greeted with a kind word and genuine smile. I am so sorry for the loss of David and Mr. Wakely. I know they are in heaven and at peace. God Bless you during these very difficult days. May you find strength and comfort from each other.
God bless you all.
Sincerely
Renee Paone

July 21, 2015

Rip

99 riverside towers tenants

July 21, 2015

Dear Wakely family We the tenants at 99 riverside ave wish to add our deepest sympathy to the loss of your son David he is in all our prayers.we will think of him often and every time say a prayer that he will rest in peace.

Maureen Redmond

July 21, 2015

Dear Elaine & Donna,
We are so sad to hear of the passing of David. Our hearts break for your family right now. We will keep you all in our thoughts and our prayers. Love, Kathy, Deb, Maureen & Gail Redmond

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