Donald F. Wade

Donald F. Wade, a longtime resident of Malden who recently moved to Methuen, passed away on January 27th, at the age of 85.   Don was born in Malden in 1940, the son of Donald and Margaret Wade. He was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden with the Class of 1958.  He then enlisted in the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War.  Upon his discharge, he returned to Malden.   He married his sweetheart, Beverly Kinnon,  and the two settled down together, sharing the next 43 years together.  Don became and elevator mechanic, working for Pane Elevator, retiring about 10 years ago.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hiking.  He was also a skilled woodworker and a talented artist.

He is survived by his wife Beverly, his children, Diane Cabierra of OH, Peter Wade of Everett, Susan Cappuccio of Wilmington, and Kerry Kinnon of Methuen, his brother Robert Wade of Malden, his sister Barbara LeBlanc of Everett, his grandchildren, Peter, Stephanie, Neil, Christopher, Allyssa, and Jessica, and his great grandchildren, Emily, Matthew, and Colin.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 12 Noon in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem ST, Malden  with visitation being held from 9 AM - 12 Noon. All other services will be private.

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