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NORMA WAKEHAM Obituary

WAKEHAM, Norma S. (Sweetland) 86, of Lynn, January 17, 2013, Wife of the late Chester E. Wakeham. Survived by her loving children Stephen A. Wakeham and his wife Sally of Lynn, Dr. Kevin M. Wakeham and his wife Phyllis of Old Saybrook, CT, Lynn Police Officer Scott E. Wakeham and his wife Patricia of Lynn and Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Mary A. Wakeham and her partner Rhonda McManus of Lynn. Grandmother to Melissa Marino, Joshua, Erin, Brendan, Matthew, Kelly, Derek and Daniel Wakeham. Great-grandmother of Olivia and Allison Marino, AnnaSophia and Julietta Wakeham, Maya and Luke Wakeham. Grandmother of the late Patrick Wakeham and sister of the late Virgina Parker- Mayo, Beatrice Hanley, Thelma Coan and Almon "Sonny" Sweetland, Jr. Norma's Funeral will be from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., LYNN, on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Pius V Church at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Monday from 4-8 PM. Gifts in her memory may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. Interment will be in St. Josephs Cemetery, Lynn. For online register book please visit www.cuffemcginn.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2013.

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January 31, 2013

I will always remember the laughs that we shared every day! Thank you for eveything, Mum. You will live in my heart always. Love You, Mary

January 26, 2013

When I was a kid, before Stevie was born, Norma came to Nahant and took Joby and me on the train to see the circus at Boston Garden. What fun it was! We have wonderful memories of Norma and Chet. Love to all the Wakehams, Mark Hanley

Beth (Doherty) Sayers

January 24, 2013

Mary and Rhonda,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a nice lady. I enjoyed seeing her at the cookouts at my brothers house. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Teri Hanright

January 22, 2013

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Beth Saulnier

January 21, 2013

Scott, so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother, may she R.I.P.

Karen Donovan

January 21, 2013

Mary, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Steve Anderson

January 21, 2013

Scott, I am sorry to learn of your mother's passing. My prayers are with her and your family during this difficult time. Steve Anderson

Laura Egan

January 20, 2013

To all of the Wakeham Family...I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful lady and I know how much you will miss her. Laura Smith (Egan)

the Quintiliani family

January 20, 2013

Nana was a great woman. She always made you feel that you were family. She will be missed. God bless her entire family.

January 20, 2013

Scott,Patty and Wakeham Family, So very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom.Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Bob & Pattee Wright

January 19, 2013

To the whole family - so sorry for your loss. She was a very nice lady.

The Brittons

January 19, 2013

Norma was such a wonderful woman, and I loved her dearly! I didn't get to give her my special "kiss" but she knew how nutty I could be. She was an incredible person who gave 100% of herself to her causes. Her smiles and kindnesses will be with me always. We had a special bond - a bond that cannot be duplicated. Everyone at the Stadium who knew her will miss her deeply. Love Cyndy - Salem MA

January 19, 2013

sincere condoleances to Norma's family and friends... We were the lucky ones to live in the same building and have her as a trustee for so many years. She was one person that could always be counted on.
Richard & Claudette Donnelly

The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home

January 19, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Scott & Aga Wright

January 19, 2013

Scott, Steve, Mary, and Kevin. I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My memories of her and Chet while growing up on the pond have always brought a smile to my face during my travels around the world. I am so sorry that I cannot be there with you during this hard time. But please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathleen Collins

January 19, 2013

So sorry I can't be with you,she was a wonderful neighbor & co-worker. May you find peace in that fact that she is now with Chet.Thoughts & prayers are with the entire family.

Becky and Carla Marshall-Waggett

January 19, 2013

Mary and Rhonda, our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this most difficult time. So sorry for you loss.

Jeff Gorman

January 19, 2013

To the Wakeham family: I can't imagine what you are going through. My heart hurts for all of you. And I am so, so sorry that you have to go through this...

It is now time to rest, Norma. You deserve it and I will miss you...

Robert Amerault

January 19, 2013

Stephen and Kevin,
So sorry for your loss may you mother rest in peace. I lost contact with most of my former classmates from St Pius and Lynn in general many many years ago, however thru sad events like this I have been able to find out what life has brought to many of them. I have lived in Asia for nearly 25 years now and have not been in Lynn since I was 18 when I went in the military.
Anyway i will say a prayer for your mothers soul and that you can find solace in her being with the lord in heaven.
Best Regards
Robert H. Amerault
[email protected]

Cathy Bennett

January 18, 2013

Mary, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May you and your family be comforted by her own Faith...and may god holld her and you in the palm of Hid hand.

Cathie Coan Gregg

January 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, with loving thoughts of Norma.

Tom Blackington

January 18, 2013

Scott, Mary, Steve and Kevin, I am saddened to hear about Norma's passing. I can remember back 40 years ago, whether we were on the ice at the arena or Flax pond, as if it was yesterday, Chet and Norma! They were always there supporting everyone. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers. Life is too short....Her and Chet are now back together in the "good seats" watching a hockey game. Blackie

Lori Evans

January 18, 2013

We will miss you, Norma. I am so glad both Kelsey and Andrew had an opportunity to meet you. You were a big part of my life growing up on Gage Street. Your fondest memory of me was 'throwing rocks'!! Love, Lori Randell

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