Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

WALPOLE — This column carries notices for 2 Walpole-resident obituaries published this week, as posted by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home and Alexander F. Thomas and Sons.

John Peter Mustonen Jr., of Walpole, died June 24, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Janet Frances Mustonen (Baril); his children, Pete Mustonen (Kristin Shadford) and Erica Carter (Josh); his grandchildren, Clara, Ada Mustonen, Charlie, and Tilly Carter; his sister, Joan Cleary; and his brother-in-law, Donald Baril (Nancy). He was predeceased by his parents, John Peter and Ann Mustonen (Myska), and his sister Carol Corkery. Funeral arrangements are under the care of James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Willett Pond Charitable and Protective Association (WPCPA) at willettpond.org or by check mailed to P.O. Box 9, East Walpole, MA 02032, per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/walpole/john-peter-mustonen-jr-21748093

Mary Rose Gaeta, 75, of Walpole, died June 24, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Gaeta. She is survived by her daughter, Keri Jimenez, and other family members. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Alexander F. Thomas and Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., Walpole. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 186 Washington St., East Walpole. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/walpole/mary-gaeta-21739165

Notices compiled from James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, Alexander F. Thomas and Sons, Legacy.com, and Echovita.