Robinson Funeral Home
Family Ownership - Over 70 years of family service.
Robinson Funeral Home was established in 1941 by Norman P. Robinson. At that time, there were many funeral homes in Melrose and opening another funeral home took great courage. But Norman was committed to staying in Melrose, and built a beautiful and spacious funeral home that would serve the people of Melrose for generations. At that time, funeral homes were often just renovated houses, and to this day, Robinson is one of the only funeral homes in the area that was specifically designed as a funeral home and has ample private parking.
In 1974 Norman's son, Jeffrey, began working alongside his father. Jeff and his wife, Nancy, raised their three children in Melrose, and in 1989 they embarked on a substantial renovation and addition to the funeral home, nearly doubling its size. In 2010, Jeff's son, Mark, became the third generation funeral director in the Robinson family. He graduated from the Funeral Institute of New England with honors and from Boston College, Class of 2005. After working as an apprentice, Mark gained the necessary experience to serve families of Melrose and the surrounding communities with as much devotion and care as his predecessors.
How We Promise to Serve You Better
Ethics
From 1941 to this day, we practice funeral service with only the best interest of your family in mind. From beginning to end, and in everything we do, we are only concerned with caring for your family. We are serving you and we do not take that for granted.
Trust
At Robinson Funeral Home we consider the opportunity to care for your loved one as a sacred trust. We know that trust is paramount in selecting a funeral home. Please know that we treat everyone as if they were a member of our own family; from the transfer to our facility, to ensuring that burial is completed properly, with dignity and respect.
Compassion
Because we are meeting you at a time of great emotional stress, we want to make the process as simple as possible. At our conferences, we take the burden off you, and address all your concerns with care. We continue our tradition of going far beyond what is expected from a funeral home.
Professionalism
We believe it is our privilege to provide you with the most meaningful, appropriate, and affordable service possible. We are led by our commitment to our community and we never compromise in our ethics, compassion and professional service.
Our Obituaries
Marilyn J. Boynton
October 3, 1934 - March 18, 2022
Marilyn J. Boynton, 87, of Melrose, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022 in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA after a short illness.
Born on October 3, 1934, in Millinocket, ME, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Percy and Mina (Gordon) Boynton. Raised in Millinocket, Marilyn graduated from Millinocket High School in 1952. It was in Millinocket where she formed...
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Constance King Frazier
April 18, 1932 - March 16, 2022
Constance "Connie" King Frazier, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at age 89.
Connie was the beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Frazier. Devoted and loving mother of Cheryl F. King and husband William of Salem, NH, Patricia Coscia and husband Anthony of Melrose, Cindy Hickey and husband James of Haverhill, Donna O'Keefe...
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Joseph J. Tompkins
May 25, 1951 - March 11, 2022
Joseph J. Tompkins, resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was 70 years old.
Born in Boston on May 25, 1951, Joe is one of five children of the late Raymond C. and Josephine (Iannillo) Tompkins. He grew up in Charlestown and Chelsea. He loved playing highschool football and was an excellent receiver. When he turned eighteen Joe enlisted in the United...
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Ruth E. (Christie) LeSaffre
November 22, 1944 - March 9, 2022
Ruth E. (Christie) LeSaffre, a long-time resident of Stoneham, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Bear Hill Nursing Center. She was 77 years old at the time of her passing.
Born in Winchester on November 22, 1944, Ruth was one of three children of the late James E. and Ruth (Westcott) Christie. She grew up in Wakefield, graduating from Wakefield High School Class of 1962. She enjoyed...
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William F. Burns, Jr.
June 2, 1937 - March 8, 2022
William Burns, Jr., longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 84
Born in Melrose on June 2, 1937, Bill is the son of the late William and Rhoda (Hislop) Burns, Sr. He grew up in Melrose graduating from Melrose High School in 1955. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was Honorably Discharged after four years of service.
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Mary A. Doherty
June 19, 1939 - March 4, 2022
Mary A. Doherty, a resident of Melrose and formerly longtime of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Glen Ridge Nursing Care in Medford, at age 82.
Mary was born in Charlestown on June 19, 1939, one of three children of the late Catherine (Gorry) and Bernard Doherty. She was raised in Charlestown, graduated from Charlestown High School, and resided in Somerville for...
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Jon J. Albanese
November 26, 1980 - March 1, 2022
Jon J. Albanese, a Melrose resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston at age 41.
Jon was born in Melrose on November 26, 1980. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1999, and from Curry College with a Degree in Communications in 2003.
While in college, Jon interned at WRKO, and...
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Paul Szabo
August 26, 1953 - February 26, 2022
Paul Szabo, resident of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Beth Israel Medical Center. He was 68.
Born on August 26, 1953 in Winchester, Paul was one of five children of the late Stephen and Catherine (McCaffrey) Szabo. Paul grew up in Stoneham, graduating from Stoneham High School in 1971. He enjoyed playing softball, pick-up hockey, and playing guitar in the band ...
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Russell T. Priestley
July 17, 1922 - February 25, 2022
Russell T. Priestley, lifelong resident of Melrose, departed the physical world on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was 99 years old.
Born on July 17, 1922, Russ was one of five children of the late Bernard G. and Olive C. (Phippen) Priestley. He grew up on Washington Street in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School (which he walked to through many blizzards, uphill both ways). He and...
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Helen M. (Domigan) Spinney
June 24, 1941 - February 19, 2022
Helen M. (Domigan) Spinney, a longtime resident of Saugus, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Beverly Hospital, at age 80.
Helen was born with her twin sister on June 24, 1941 in Revere, one of four of the late Richard C. and Shirley M. (Pariseau) Domigan. Originally from Revere, Helen moved with her family to Saugus where she graduated from Saugus High School. She was...
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Margaret G. Benoit
May 8, 1924 - February 19, 2022
Margaret G. Benoit, a resident of Malden, MA and Melbourne, FL, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at age 97.
Margaret was born in Pomquet, Nova Scotia on May 8, 1924, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Benoit. One of eight children, Margaret was raised on a farm on the coast of Nova Scotia where her self-reliance, hard work and independence...
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William R. Barbato
December 31, 1931 - February 18, 2022
William R. Barbato, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 90.
William was born in Everett on December 31, 1931, one of six children of the late Edward and Rose (Diplasido) Barbato. An Everett native, Bill graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1949, and received his Engineering...
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Stephen V. D'Arcangelo
July 16, 1951 - February 15, 2022
Stephen Vincent D'Arcangelo, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at a Saugus Healthcare facility.
He was 70.
Born on July 16,1951 in Malden, Stephen was one of four children of the late Anthony "Tony" and Mary (Renda) D'Arcangelo.
He grew up in East Boston and graduated from Dominic Savio High School and attended Lowell Technological Institute. In his youth he...
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Concetta "Connie" (Rauseo) Fallon
August 3, 1934 - February 8, 2022
Concetta "Connie" (Rauseo) Fallon, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Born August 3, 1934, one of five children of the late Joseph and Cinderella (Posata) Rauseo. She grew up in Malden and graduated from Malden High School in 1952. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Fallon. Loving sister of Joe Rauseo and his late wife Janet of...
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Christine M. "Chris" West
August 27, 1953 - February 7, 2022
Christine M. "Chris" West, a resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 7, 2022, at age 68.
Chris was born in North Adams on August 27, 1953, one of three children of the late Edward J. West and Dorothy E. (Moore) West. She was raised in Clarksburg, graduated from St. Joseph's High School in N. Adams, and from UMASS-Amherst. She received her J.D. from St....
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Earl N. Hansen
December 23, 1925 - February 7, 2022
Mr. Earl N. Hansen, a resident of Revere, and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions in Lincoln, on Monday, February 7, 2022, at age 96.
Earl was born in E. Boston on December 23, 1925, one of nine children of the late Harold Hansen and J. Viola (Wilcox) Hansen.
Earl was raised in Revere, and, together with his wife Mickey, raised his own family nearby in...
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Lisa Marie Lancia
November 12, 1959 - February 4, 2022
Lisa Marie Lancia, a resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 4, 2022, at age 62.
Lisa was born in Everett on November 12, 1959, one of six children of the late Harriet (Bos) and Anthony Lancia. She was raised in Everett where she graduated from the Everett Vocational School. Lisa enjoyed her work as an administrative assistant for many years at the Law...
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Frank T. "Grandfather" Paolino
December 20, 1930 - February 3, 2022
Mr. Frank T. "Grandfather" Paolino, a resident of Peabody, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Mass General Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at age 91.
Frank was the husband of the late Elaine R. (Musto) Paolino with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Loving partner of Virginia "Ginny" Varney of Peabody. Father of Steven Paolino of San Diego, CA, Frank Paolino Jr. and his...
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Naomi J. (Huwe) Ruprecht
June 19, 1938 - February 3, 2022
Naomi J. (Huwe) Ruprecht, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Dexter House in Malden on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at age 83.
Naomi was born in Malden on June 19, 1938, one of two daughters of the late John Huwe and Grace (Hogan) Huwe. She was raised in Malden where she graduated from Malden High School. While working at Transitron...
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Louise E. (Arsenault) Kelley
March 7, 1942 - February 2, 2022
Louise (Arsenault) Hordon Kelley, 79, of Melrose, MA passed peacefully in the presence of family after a long battle with oral cancer at Kaplan Hospice Center in Danvers, MA. She was born on March 7th, 1942 to the late Arthur and Emily(Symes) Arsenault in Melrose, Massachusetts.
She was raised in Melrose and was a graduate of the Class of 1959 of Melrose High School. She completed training at...
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Paul J. Dailey
December 31, 1935 - January 29, 2022
Paul J. Dailey, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was 86.
Born on December 31, 1935, Paul was one of eight children of the late Francis and Marian (Cunningham) Dailey. He grew up in South Boston and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1953. He attended Poland Springs Caddy Camp from 1947-1952, and outside of his family life, those were...
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Robert H. Whittier
July 25, 1950 - January 28, 2022
Robert H. Whittier, longtime Melrose resident and current longest service Active-Duty Massachusetts State Trooper, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 with his family by his side. He was 71.
Born on July 25, 1950, Bob was one of three children of the late Robert M. and Margaret L. (Beers) Whittier. Bob graduated from the University of Maine in 1973, and then Anna Maria College receiving...
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Ralph S. Archibald
May 6, 1924 - January 27, 2022
Ralph S. Archibald, formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was 97.
Born in Malden on May 6, 1924, Ralph was one of three children of the late Henry C. and Helen (Strong) Archibald. Ralph grew up in Dover, New Hampshire and graduated from Dover High School where he enjoyed playing the trombone in the High School Band.
Ralph enlisted in the United States Navy in...
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Joseph P. Canova
September 25, 1932 - January 26, 2022
Joseph P. Canova, resident of Saugus, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at a Danvers healthcare facility. He was 89.
Born on September 25, 1932 in Belmont, Joe was one of eight children of the late Joseph M. and Augustina (Landino) Canova. Joe grew up in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School. Joe served in the US Army stateside during the Korean War.
Joe...
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Judith A. "Judy" Tierno
March 19, 1939 - January 23, 2022
Judith A. (Laskey) "Judy" Tierno, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at age 82.
Judy was born in Melrose on March 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Elroy Laskey and Kate Anne (Wheeler) Laskey. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1957, and always remained humble yet proud of her...
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Delma G. Harrington
March 4, 1922 - January 22, 2022
Delma G. Harrington, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at The Elmhurst in Melrose on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at age 99.
Delma was born in Melrose on March 4, 1922, one of three children of the late Gerald E. Harrington and Nilda (Lantz) Harrington. Delma worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. for 45 years as Assistant Manager. After her retirement in 1987, she...
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Margaret L. "Peg" Scott
March 31, 1926 - January 21, 2022
Margaret L. (Hayman) "Peg" Scott, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Wakefield Center on Friday, January 21, 2022, at age 95.
Born in Chelsea on March 31, 1926, she was the daughter of Scottish natives, the late James Hayman and Nellie (Macgregor) Hayman. Due to complications at birth, Margaret was born with limited vision. Beginning at the age of 6, she boarded at...
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Donna (Lenihan) Gouthro
November 23, 1944 - January 16, 2022
Donna Gouthro, resident of Melrose and formerly of Merrimack, N.H., passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She was 77.
Born in Lynn on November 23, 1944, Donna was one of four children of the late William and Margaret (Beaton) Lenihan. She grew up in Lynn and graduated from St. Mary's High School, then Salem State College, and received her master's degree from...
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Edward 'Ted' Bockley
January 15, 2022
Mr. Edward 'Ted' Bockley Sr., Of Medford, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was 86.
Beloved husband of Helen (Newman) Bockley with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Devoted father of Dennis Newman (Marie) of Reading, Dorothy Newman-Burke (David) of Medford, Edward Bockley Jr. (Robin) of Lynn, Erich Bockley (Lisa) of North Reading, Laura Bockley-Kenney (Jimmy)...
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Eileen B. (Monahan) LeBlanc
July 15, 1927 - January 14, 2022
Eileen B. (Monahan) LeBlanc, longtime resident of Malden and Peabody, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was 94.
Born in Somerville on July 15, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen (McCarthy) Monahan. She grew up in the Charlestown area.
Family and friends were the most important thing to Eileen. She adored her beloved husband Richard and was exceptionally...
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JoAnn Koulouris Sparks
April 22, 1955 - January 13, 2022
Mrs. JoAnn Koulouris Sparks died Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Beverly Hospital. She was 66.
JoAnn was born on April 22, 1955 in Melrose MA, a daughter of Greek immigrants, George and Ethel (Scruftis) Koulouris. Raised in Wakefield, she graduated from Wakefield High School and later earned her Bachelor's degree from UMass as well as earned her Masters in Education.
JoAnn was a longtime Art...
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Frances Lotardo
September 11, 1936 - January 12, 2022
Ms. Frances (Crisano) Lotardo, of Melrose, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Genesis Healthcare | Wakefield Center. She was 85.
Frances was born on September 11, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, one of fourteen children to the late Gennaro and Anna (Chindemi) Crisano. Raised in Brooklyn. While in Brooklyn she worked as a switchboard operator at Beth Israel Medical Center before retiring.
In...
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Gilbert "Gil" Gauch
February 6, 1934 - January 12, 2022
Gilbert "Gil" Gauch, resident of Melrose passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home. He was 87.
Gil was born on February 6, 1934 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the younger of two sons of the late John R. (Ray) and Florence (Masterson) Gauch. He grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island and graduated from Lockwood High School in 1952. He enjoyed playing several sports as well as being...
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Malcolm B. Bayliss
March 3, 1928 - January 12, 2022
Malcolm Briggs Bayliss died peacefully in his sleep at home on January 12 at the age of 93 after a period of declining health. Barbara, his loving wife of 69 years, was at his side.
He was born in 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, to Helen Shipman Bayliss and Donald Bayliss. Raised in El Paso, Texas, he returned east to attend the Hill School, followed by Harvard College and Harvard Law School. ...
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Remigio A. Capan
October 1, 1943 - January 11, 2022
Remigio Acbang Capan, devoted family man, life-long tennis fan and engineer, peacefully died on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022.
Remigio Acbang Capan was born on October 1st, 1943 in the beautiful, oceanside town of Lian, Batangas, Philippines to Julian Capan and Carmen (Acbang) Capan. He was the third of four children. Growing up in the Philippines, Remigio loved playing sports, especially...
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Michael Miller
January 2, 1964 - January 11, 2022
Michael Miller, a long-time resident of Lynn, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
Born in Cambridge on January 2, 1964, Michael was the son of Irving Miller and his wife Nancy of Woburn and Marilyn Straight (Miller) and her husband Clark of Lynn. Michael was raised in Melrose. Attended Melrose Schools. He made many friends during those days that he still maintained close...
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Alan H. Sachs
September 22, 1945 - January 8, 2022
Alan H. Sachs, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Winchester Hospital, at age 76.
Born in Boston on September 22, 1945, Alan was a son of the late Samuel and Anna (Weisberg) Sachs. Intelligent and hard working, Alan received a Master's Degree in Education and became a Boston Public School Teacher. He worked in numerous schools over his...
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Kathleen A. (Denish) Mattei
June 30, 1951 - January 6, 2022
Kathleen A. (Denish) Mattei passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 6, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband Pasquale (Rick) Mattei and her parents Lawrence and Barbara (Faucher) Denish. Kathy was a graduate of Everett High School Class of '69. She worked for over 25 years as a nurse's aide at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. She leaves her siblings Lawrence Denish,...
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Norma A. (Gillis) Riley
August 24, 1942 - January 1, 2022
Norma A. (Gillis) Riley, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
Born in Revere, Norma is one of five children of the late John and Mildred (Houston) Gillis. She grew up in Malden and graduated from Cheverus High School in 1960.
As a young girl, she enjoyed spending time with her friends. She also loved...
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Joseph Ingemi, Sr.
March 19, 1936 - December 30, 2021
Joseph Ingemi, Sr., resident of Peabody, and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was 85.
Born in Salem on March 19, 1936, Joe was one of two children of the late Carlo and Concetta (Puleo) Ingemi. He grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem High School. He joined the Navy at 17 years old and served his country during the Korean...
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Daniels G. LeSaffre
December 12, 1943 - December 26, 2021
Daniels G. LeSaffre, a longtime resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at age 78.
Daniels was born in Melrose on December 12, 1943, one of six children of the late Robert C. LeSaffre and Anna M. (Carothers) LeSaffre. Raised in Melrose, he graduated from Newman Preparatory School in Boston and from Merrimack College. Born into a...
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Marilyn F. Clarke
February 24, 1936 - December 23, 2021
Marilyn Jean (Flinkfelt) Buonfiglio Clarke, resident of Melrose and formerly of Revere and Boston, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at age 85.
Marilyn was born on February 24, 1936 to the late Hugh Mansfield and Jeannie (Cunningham) Flinkfelt. Tragically, when Marilyn was only 3-years old, her mother passed away. Marilyn...
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William M. "Bill" Williams
August 12, 1941 - December 22, 2021
"Never look down on someone unless you're extending a hand to lift them up." Words often spoken and lived by William M. "Bill" Williams, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Mass General Hospital, at age 80.
Born in Melrose on August 12, 1941, Bill was one of eight children of the late Charles J. Williams and Catherine (Sayles)...
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Janet A. (Tycz) Paterson
April 25, 1937 - December 21, 2021
Janet Paterson, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was 84 years old.
Janet was born on April 25, 1937 and raised in Meriden, Connecticut by her parents the late Stanley and Helen Tycz. She had one older sister Eleanor who currently lives in Pennsylvania.
Janet attended Endicott College and married Donald Paterson. They...
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Glen A. Philley
June 24, 1976 - December 17, 2021
Glen A. Philley, of Melrose, died unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at age 45.
Glen was born in Melrose on June 24, 1976, the beloved son of Lorna (Peabody) and George Philley of Melrose. He was the cherished brother of Jennifer Zolot and her husband Ken of Cambridge. Dear nephew of Martha Peabody of Gloucester, Gerald Philley and his wife Heidi of Davenport, FL, Greg...
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Stephen M. Leary
July 28, 1951 - December 16, 2021
Stephen M. Leary, resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 70.
Born in Melrose on July 28, 1951, Steve was one of three children of the late Joseph A. and Jewel (nee Booth) Leary. He grew up in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1969. He excelled at playing baseball in school and developed a true love...
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Frank H. McNary
October 19, 1938 - December 11, 2021
Frank H. McNary, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at age 83.
Frank was born in Somerville on October 19, 1938, one of four children of the late Henry T. McNary and Margaret (Frizzell) McNary. A graduate of Somerville High School, Frank received an Accounting Degree from Bentley College, and worked in...
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Robert Crane Schurian
May 16, 1966 - December 5, 2021
Robert Crane Schurian, of Melrose, died unexpectedly from complications from a ruptured appendix at Lowell General Hospital on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born on May 16, 1966, with a rare genetic condition, Robert lovingly known as Bobby, lived surrounded by love and support for 55 years.
Diagnosed at a very young age with Tuberous Sclerosis, Bobby resided at New England Pediatric Care in N....
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Eileen (Renwick) Eddy
October 31, 1930 - November 29, 2021
Eileen (Renwick) Eddy, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Brightview Concord River in Billerica on Monday, November 29, 2021, at age 91.
Eileen was born on October 31, 1930 in Boston, one of three children of the late George and Edith (Shipston) Renwick. Raised in W. Roxbury, she graduated from Roslindale High School and began a working career at Shawmut Bank for...
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Dorothy J. (Harry) Feyler
February 19, 1936 - November 29, 2021
Dorothy J. (Harry) Feyler, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully at Ledgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beverly on Monday, November 29, 2021, at age 85.
Dorothy was born in Everett on February 19, 1936, one of two children of the late Alexander D. Harry and Melinda (McDonald) Harry. She was raised in Everett where she graduated from Everett High School. On October 24,...
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Lucas 'Luke' Ahrens
December 20, 1990 - November 28, 2021
Lucas (Luke) Ahrens, a passionate park ranger and loving husband, passed away unexpectedly at age 30 on Sunday November 28th, 2021 at his home in Trenton, Maine. He is survived by his beloved and newly wedded spouse, Rachel Ahrens (Butler); his two parents, Deborah Young and Jeffrey Ahrens; his brothers, Zack (Becky) Ahrens and Jake (Kathleen) Ahrens.
Luke was born December 20th, 1990 in...
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Carole L. (Lombardi) Barbato
September 24, 1936 - November 23, 2021
Carole L. (Lombardi) Barbato, a longtime resident of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her children at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at age 85.
Carole was born in Boston on September 24, 1936, one of three children of the late Joseph Lombardi and Rose (Stevens) Nazzaro. Raised and educated in Chelsea, Carole was married on November 22, 1953 to...
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Barbara L. (Sizer) Graves
November 25, 1931 - November 22, 2021
Barbara L. (Sizer) Graves passed away peacefully in the comfort of her longtime Melrose home while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 22, 2021. Three days shy of her 90th birthday, Monday was also the 69th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, Cliff, who passed in August.
Barbara was born in Medford on November 25, 1931, the eldest of two children to the late Thomas...
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Hazel J. (Daine) Powell
March 25, 1923 - November 20, 2021
Hazel J. (Daine) Powell was a resident of Forestdale Park Assisted Living Facility in Malden for the past 21 months. She was a former longtime resident of Wakefield and then later moved to Peabody where she and her husband resided for 26 years. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers. She was 98.
Hazel was born in Peru, Indiana on...
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Dorothy R. "Dotty" Grossman
October 23, 1938 - November 17, 2021
Dorothy R. "Dotty" Grossman, a resident of Billerica, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 after a brief illness, at age 83.
Dorothy was born October 23,1938, in Cambridge, daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Kirshen) Grossman.
Lovingly known as "Dotty," she was the beloved sister of Michael Grossman and his wife Adrienne of San Diego, CA and the loving aunt to David of CA,...
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Oyeyebi 'Margaret' Molokwu
July 14, 1944 - November 12, 2021
God cannot be everywhere…. so he created mothers! No truer words accurately describe the person so many of us knew and loved.
Princess Oyeyebi 'Margaret' Molokwu affectionately known as (Iya Dike, Mama Dike, Iya Ibo, Iya Adura, Mommy Boston) to mention a few, was born in Lagos, Nigeria on July 14, 1944, the 2nd daughter of the late Pa Samuel Oyetola Akanni of Eesa Offa and Ganho Badagry...
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Edward F. "Eddie" Kalenoski
August 10, 1942 - November 11, 2021
Edward F. Kalenoski, resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. He was 79.
Born in Cambridge on August 10, 1942, Eddie is a son of the late Peter and Catherine (Flanagan) Kalenoski. He grew up in Cambridge and attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
He worked at different jobs in the area when he decided to strike out...
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William J. "Bill" Lamson
February 10, 1950 - November 6, 2021
William J. "Bill" Lamson, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. He was 71.
Born in Malden on February 10, 1950, Bill is one of eight children of the late Harold and Genevieve (Quill) Lamson. He grew up in Melrose graduating from Melrose High School. He enjoyed playing football and baseball in his...
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Francis J. "Frank" Connell
April 23, 1930 - November 3, 2021
Francis J. "Frank" Connell, resident of Stoneham, and formerly longtime resident of Melrose, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 91.
Born in Boston on April 23, 1930, Frank is a son of the late Francis J. and Mary L. (Perkins) Connell, Sr. He graduated from Charlestown High School and served honorably in the United States Air Force.
Upon his...
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Gerard "Jerry" Edgar Smith
November 23, 1955 - October 27, 2021
The Massachusetts State Lottery lost one of it's best customers on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Gerard Edgar "Jerry" Smith, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at age 65.
Jerry was born in Salem on November 23, 1955, one of two children of the late Edgar Smith and Helen (Mackey) Smith. He was raised in Beverly and graduated from Beverly High...
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Rebecca "Becky" Kresovsky
September 24, 1951 - October 21, 2021
Rebecca (Becky) Washburn Kresovsky, of Fort Myers, FL, was an interior designer, a life-long artist and friend to all. She passed away October 21, 2021 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA, after a two year battle with advanced non-small cell lung carcinoma. Becky, a non-smoker, was heroically treated by the Thoracic and the Cardio Oncology teams of Mass General Brigham Hospital in...
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David W. Robertson
March 15, 1947 - October 21, 2021
David W. Robertson, lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Sawtelle Hospice Home in Reading. He was 74.
Born in Stoneham on March 15, 1947, he was one of two children of the late Wayne L. and Doris (Shaw) Robertson. He grew up and lived in Melrose his entire life. He was a 1965 graduate of Melrose High School. After graduation, he attended...
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Theodore "Ted" Wong
November 2, 1916 - October 16, 2021
Theodore Wong, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away at home on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at age 104.
Theodore was born in Salem, MA on November 2, 1916, one of five children of the late Edward and Helen Wong. He graduated from English High School, Class of 1935, and Boston University, Class of 1939. On July 31, 1949, he was married to Rose Yee and settled in Melrose to raise a family...
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Katherine L. (Lyons) Holden
November 7, 1926 - October 16, 2021
Katherine L. (Lyons) Holden, formerly of Reading, N. Reading, The Davenport Memorial Home in Malden and Sea View Retreat in Rowley passed away at Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport on October 16, 2021, at the age 94.
Katherine was born on November 7, 1926 in Malden, one of five children of the late Katherine (Neal) and William Lyons. Raised in Medford, she graduated from Medford High School,...
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Lester H.N. "Bud" Burnham
March 21, 1939 - October 15, 2021
Lester H. N. "Bud" Burnham, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away at home on Friday, October 15, 2021 at age 82.
Lester was born in Boston on March 21, 1939, the son of the late Judith A. (Nelson) and Harold W. Burnham. Known as "Bud," he was raised and educated in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School with the Class of 1956. He met his future wife, Emelie Margeson while at...
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Donna M. (Leonardis) Hawes
March 10, 1949 - October 14, 2021
Donna M. (Leonardis) Hawes, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at Winchester Hospital on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at age 72.
Donna was born in Woburn on March 10, 1949, one of six children of the late Edmund and Conchetta (Gobbi) Leonardis. She was raised in Woburn where she graduated from Woburn High School. During her high school years, she met Jack Hawes from...
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Gordon R. Parsons
June 9, 1938 - October 10, 2021
Gordon R. Parsons, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family on October 10, 2021. 'Gordy' was the beloved husband of 58 years to Marilyn (Voss) Parsons; cherished and loving father to Sandra Rideout and her husband Nicholas of Melrose, and Lori Marcotte and her husband James of Reading. He was loving Papa to Francis Rideout and his wife Samantha of Waltham, and Emily,...
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Richard G. Haffty
May 27, 1956 - October 7, 2021
Richard G. Haffty, resident of Stoneham, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Winchester Hospital. He was 65.
Born in Worcester, Richard was the son of George and Eliza Haffty. He grew up in Worcester and later moved to Holden. He attended UMass and graduated from Clark University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He worked as an accountant at several...
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Harold G. Fiebig
January 3, 1927 - September 29, 2021
Harold G. Fiebig, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was 94.
Harold was born in Steinkirchen, Germany, on January 3, 1927. Growing up on a farm, he developed a love of the animals, and the skills necessary to fix almost anything around the home.
He came to the United States in the early 1950's becoming a US...
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James Oliver Buswell IV
December 4, 1946 - September 28, 2021
American virtuoso violinist, conductor, Grammy nominated recording artist, and educator, James Buswell passed away on Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021 in Boston. He was 74.
James Buswell first burst onto the music scene as the youngest soloist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at age seven. His musical career spanned almost 7 decades and included performances of over 100 violin concerti on 5...
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Robert M. Strickland
April 8, 1942 - September 26, 2021
Robert M. Strickland, resident of Saugus, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 79.
Born in Helena, Montana on April 8, 1942, Bob is one of two children of the late Maurice and Mary (Prebil) Strickland. Bob enlisted in the United States Marines being honorably discharged in 1968.
After his time in the Marines, he attended and graduated from...
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John Edwin Finigian
June 2, 1963 - September 23, 2021
John Edwin Finigian, a resident of Monroe, North Carolina and formerly of Florida and Stoneham, Massachusetts died on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at age 58 after a long battle with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
John was born in Boston, MA on June 2, 1963, the son of the late Mary G. (Kelley) Finigian and Martin Finigian and stepson of Charlotte A. (Burns) Finigian.
Although his illness caused...
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Daniel D. Kelleher, Jr.
August 26, 1929 - September 22, 2021
Daniel D. Kelleher, Jr., longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 92.
Born in Boston on August 26, 1929, Daniel is one of five children of the late Daniel D. and Theresa (Doherty) Kelleher, Sr. He grew up in Brookline, graduating from Brookline High School, where he played football, and ran track. He also ran the Boston...
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James F. Thompson
March 2, 1936 - September 15, 2021
James F. Thompson, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 85.
Born in Melrose on March 2, 1936, James is the son of the late Archer F. And Wilna (Shaw) Thompson. He grew up in Melrose graduating from Melrose High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receiving a bachelor's degree.
After...
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Robert H. Petitjean
August 2, 1946 - September 15, 2021
Robert H. Petitjean, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away surrounded by his family after courageously battling cancer on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 75.
Born in Middlebury, Connecticut on August 2, 1946, Bob was one of two children of the late Robert and Gladys (Jessiman) Petitjean. He was raised in Middlebury, graduated from Woodbury High...
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George C. Farraher
May 8, 1941 - September 13, 2021
Mr. George C. Farraher, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away at home in his sleep on Monday, September 13, 2021, at age 80.
Born in Stoneham on May 8, 1941, George was one of three children of the late George P. Farraher and Frances I. (Robertson) Farraher. He was raised in Malden and graduated from St. Mary's High School in Lynn. While working at Acme Printing in Everett, he met his...
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Helen B. Ritchey
October 21, 1920 - September 12, 2021
Helen B. Ritchey, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 12, 2021 at a N. Reading healthcare facility. She was 100.
Born on October 21, 1920 in Chicago, Helen is one of two children of the late Boris and Nell (Ritchey) Demitroff. She grew up all over the south because her father was a professional wrestler. The family eventually settled in...
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Margaret A. (Kennedy) Richardson
June 23, 1953 - September 11, 2021
Margaret A. "Peggy" Richardson, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was 68.
Born in Jamaica Plain on June 23, 1953, Peggy was one of three children of the late Robert and Sally (Marsolais) Kennedy. She worked in customer service for Stoneham Fuel for many years where she made numerous lifelong friends.
Peggy loved a...
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Christine E. Paris
March 29, 1964 - September 5, 2021
Christine E. Paris, resident of Medford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 57 years old.
Born in Boston on March 29, 1964, Christine is one of four children of the late Donna Jean Marie (Kelley) Paris. She grew up in Charlestown and Somerville, later graduating from Somerville High School.
After starting her family, Christine...
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Geraldine M. "Gerri" Corrado
March 14, 1949 - September 5, 2021
Geraldine M. "Gerri" Corrado, a resident of Quincy, and formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully in Lincoln on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at age 72.
Geraldine was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 14, 1949, one of five children of the late Robert A. and Marie T. (Keane) Corrado. Raised in Melrose, she graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1967, and UMASS – Boston, Class of...
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Anthony R. "Tony" Flammia
December 9, 1933 - September 4, 2021
Anthony R. "Tony" Flammia, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away with his family by his side, listening to Frank Sinatra music, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at age 87.
Born in Boston on December 9, 1933, Tony was the son of the late Antonio and Frances V. (Pierce) Flammia. He was raised in East Boston, graduated from East Boston High School, and enlisted in the United States Army....
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David E. Morris
August 22, 1935 - September 4, 2021
David E. Morris, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at age 86.
Born in Everett on August 22, 1935, David was the son of the late Mary (Curran) and Edward Morris. He was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. David matriculated to Notre Dame University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in...
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Theodore W. Clarke
August 25, 1952 - August 29, 2021
Theodore W. Clarke, resident of Haverhill, died on August 29, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was 69 years old.
Born in Everett on August 25th, 1952, Ted was one of two children of the late Wallace and Ruth A. (Mersereau) Clarke. He grew up in Everett, graduating from Everett High School in 1970. He enjoyed playing horn and marching in the Statesman Drum and Bugle Corps.
Ted...
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Beverly H. "Bev" (Howe) Rattray
March 27, 1949 - August 29, 2021
Beverly H. "Bev" (Howe) Rattray, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at age 72.
Beverly was born in Melrose on March 27, 1949. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1967. She worked for several years for New England Telephone Co. and in retail at Pier 1 in Saugus. Lovingly...
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Esther P. (Donovan) Sullivan
November 25, 1941 - August 25, 2021
Esther (Donovan) Sullivan of Woburn, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 25, 2021. She was 79 years old.
Born and raised in Melrose, Esther graduated from Melrose High School and Salem State College. Esther spent her career as a teacher in the Melrose Public Schools, retiring in 2003.
Her family will remember her unconditional love and...
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John J. Lava, Jr.
December 13, 1940 - August 23, 2021
John J. Lava, Jr., a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Mass General Hospital, at age 80.
John was born in Chelsea on December 13, 1940, one of two sons of the late John and Doris (Lavandier) Lava. Raised and educated in Chelsea, he enlisted in the US Air Force shortly after graduating from Chelsea High School. He proudly served four years in the Air Force...
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Jacqueline Russo Lynch
May 16, 1929 - August 22, 2021
Jacqueline Russo Lynch, 92, from Tolland, Conn., cherished mother and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born in Winthrop, Mass., on May 16, 1929, the daughter of the late William Raymond Russo and Vivien Irene (Gill) Russo. Jacquie attended Elmira College, and then transferred to Simmons College. She graduated from Simmons College in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts in...
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Albert R. Margeson, Jr.
February 5, 1933 - August 22, 2021
Albert R. Margeson, Jr., a resident of Melrose, formerly Swampscott, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on August 22, 2021 at age 88.
He was born in Everett on February 5, 1933, son of the late Albert R. Margeson and Lillias C. (Ginder) Margeson.
Al was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School and from Tufts University. He served his country in the US...
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Rebecca "Becky" Smith
August 30, 1921 - August 21, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" Smith, age 99, of Winchester and formerly of Melrose, died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Winchester Nursing Center, just nine days short of her 100th birthday. Born in Waterville, Maine on August 30, 1921, Rebecca was the daughter of the late Carl Robinson Green and Florence (Eaton) Green.
For 59 years, Rebecca was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Howard H....
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Patricia A. (Foley) Loveless
March 17, 1926 - August 21, 2021
Patricia A. (Foley) Loveless, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Aberjona Nursing Home in Winchester with her family nearby. Patricia was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1926 to the late John and Nora (Meade) Foley in Wakefield, where she lived most of her life. She was 95 years old.
Patricia graduated from Wakefield High School in 1944. After high school Pat devoted time and...
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Daisy M. (Kelly) McBride
January 3, 1922 - August 19, 2021
Mrs. Daisy M. (Kelly) McBride of Stoneham, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Beaumont at Northbridge, at age 99.
Born on January 3, 1922 to the late Alice (Werner) and James Kelly, she was raised and educated in Anderson, South Carolina. While working at Western Union in Georgetown, SC, she met her future husband, James L. McBride, while he was...
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Clifford H. Graves
February 23, 1931 - August 18, 2021
Clifford H. Graves, lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 with his family by his side. He was 90.
Born on February 23, 1931 in Malden, he was one of nine children of the late Ernest R. and Elsie M. (Parsons) Graves. He grew up in Melrose graduating from Melrose High School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps service...
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Steven D. Carpenter
November 16, 1956 - August 12, 2021
Steven D. Carpenter of Kingston, New Hampshire, and formerly of North Andover, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 12, 2021. He was 64.
Born in Melrose on November 16, 1956, Steven is one of six children of the late Donald L. and Nancy Fay (Habblitz) Carpenter. He grew up in Malden graduating from Malden High School where he exceled in Athletics. He played Baseball, Football, and...
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Priscilla (Queen) O'Neill
May 6, 1941 - August 9, 2021
Priscilla O'Neill, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021, at a Chelmsford healthcare facility. She was 80.
Born in Woburn on May 6, 1941, Priscilla was one of three children of the late Robert and Nancy (Finney) Queen. She grew up in Woburn and graduated from Woburn High School.
She and William J. O'Neill were married on April 4, 1959 and settled in...
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Paul J. Lind
September 5, 1945 - August 5, 2021
Paul J. Lind, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021, with his wife and children by his side. He was 75.
Born in Braintree on September 5, 1945, Paul was one of three children of the late Leo B. and Mary (Jackson) Lind. He grew up in Weymouth, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1963. In his youth, he loved playing sports and particularly enjoyed...
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Alice J. (Legrow) Hudson
September 22, 1921 - July 30, 2021
Alice J. Hudson, longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, July 30, 2021, at the age of 99.
Alice was predeceased by her loving husband, Roy G. Hudson, with whom she shared over 40 years of marriage. Loving mother of Linda Edwards and her husband David of Wilmington, the late Maureen Tyrie and her surviving husband, William. Loving step...
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Josephine M. (Cipriano) Rufo
September 7, 1928 - July 29, 2021
Josephine M. Rufo, longtime Wakefield resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at a Peabody healthcare facility. She was 92.
Born in Boston on September 7, 1928, she was one of six children of the late Joseph and Carmela (Sicuso) Cipriano. She grew up in the west end of Boston and graduated from the Women's Practical Arts High School in 1945. She enjoyed going out dancing...
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William T. "Spero" Fondulis
October 8, 1929 - July 14, 2021
William T. "Spero" Fondulis, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at age 91.
William was born in Melrose on October 8, 1929, one of six children of the late Thomas Fondulis and Frances (Voyiatzis) Fondulis. A Melrose native, Spero graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1947. He worked for several years before...
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Bernice Joy Blasi
November 30, 1936 - July 12, 2021
Bernice Joy Blasi, born on November 30, 1936, a resident of Winthrop, passed away at home on Monday, July 12, 2021, at age 84.
Bernice was always in high-spirits, greeting everyone with a hug and made you feel seen. Her amazingly quick wit and way with words was truly exceptional. Even when telling you to go to fly a kite, she did it in a way that made you look forward to the trip!
To say...
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Lauren A. Temples
December 8, 1955 - July 8, 2021
Lauren A. Temples, a resident of Melrose, passed away at home on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at age 65.
Born in Melrose on December 8, 1955, Lauren was one of four children of the late Edward C. Shaw and Arlene (Alto) Shaw. She was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1973. Lauren resided in Maryland for many years with her family before returning to Melrose in 2013. She was an avid reader...
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