Stephen W. Wade died on October 2, 2026 in Melrose. He was 76.
He was born in Boston on April 7, 1950 to the late Alan and Helen (Weymouth) Wade, grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School and the University of Massachusetts Boston. He lived in Melrose for many years. He was an accomplished photographer who also loved reading, sailing and camping, and he worked over the years in computer programming, sales, distribution and transportation.
He leaves his sister, Alison Wade of Raynham; his brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Dale Wade of Clifton Park, N.Y.; his niece, Jennifer Wade, and her husband Alex Howe of Alexandria, Va.; his nephews, Brian and Jason Wade of Clifton Park; and many cousins.
A private graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery in Lexington. Arrangements are by the Gately Funeral Home, Melrose.
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