Beatrice Skinner, of Melrose, formerly of Malden & Medford, died at the Glenridge Nursing Home in Medford on Oct. 8th 2007 at the age of 92. Beatrice was born in Lawrence and raised in W. Roxbury. She was a graduate of Brighton High School. Beatrice worked as a Manager for Howard Johnsons Restaurant in Wellington Circle in Medford for many years. Mrs. Skinner lived in Medford for most of her life, Malden for 10 years and the past few years in Melrose. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank H. Skinner. Loving mother of Charles Skinner of Portsmouth, NH, Patrick Skinner of Southbridge, the late Philip Skinner and Francis Skinner & his wife Marinette of Melrose. Caring grandmother of Jacques Skinner & his wife Risha of Melrose, Patrick Skinner of Southbridge and the late Pierre Skinner. Great grandmother of Ashley & Colette Skinner, both of Melrose. Aunt of Maryann Moriarty of Medford, Doris Bossi of Lynnfield and Ellen Curran of PA. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Marys Church, Herbert St., Melrose on Thursday Oct. 11th at 9AM. Relatives & friends invited. There will be no visiting hours. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Arrangements by the Gately Funeral Home, Melrose Visitation: None None