Grace (McMakin) Wells, a long-time Medford resident, died Sunday at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was 73.
Borna and raised in Charlestown, she wa the daughter of the late Frank and M. Evelyn (Fitzpatrick) McMakin. A Medford resident for over 50 years, she was a member of St. Joseph’s mothers club. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and a dear friend to many.
She was the beloved wife of Ralph Wells. She was a devoted mother to Judith Wells of Framingham, Ralph Wells and his wife Margaret of Burlington, and Richard Wells of Medford. She was a loving grandmother to Ricky, Ryan and Erin of Medford. She was a dear sister to Patricia Matola of Martha’s Vineyard, the late Francis J. McMakin, Helen Royer, Evelyn Pierce, Bernard W. and Richard L. McMakin.
Her Funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Thursday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
Contributions may be made in Grace’s name to Hallmark Health Hospice, 178 Savin St., Malden, MA 02148.