Paul H. Caron, Jr.
May 27, 2026
Paul H. Caron, Jr., a lifelong resident of Melrose, died on May 27, 2026 at the age of 71.
Visiting Hours will be held from 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main...
Henry P. Doyle
May 24, 2026
Henry P. Doyle, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Henry was born in Everett, MA to the late Helen (Butler) and Henry F. Doyle. He was raised in Melrose, and graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School, BC High School, and Boston College. After which he married his wife MaryEllen to whom...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Kerrigan
May 23, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Kerrigan, 85, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.
Born on March 27, 1941, in Medford, Massachusetts, Jerry lived a life full of dedication to his family, service to his country, and a thirst for knowledge.
He attended Medford Public Schools before going on to Boston College, where he earned a degree in History.
Jerry proudly served in...
Margaret "Meg" Fane
May 22, 2026
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce that Meg passed peacefully at the age of 89, after a long and courageous fight with Alzheimer's Disease.
Born in the London area, Meg's early childhood was shaped by extraordinary circumstances. During World War II she and her mother moved between temporary housing, bomb shelters, and even Ireland, while her father...
Lorna Priestley
May 16, 2026
Surrounded by her devoted family, Lorna Priestley passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Peabody, Massachusetts, at the extraordinary age of 104. Her long life was marked by resilience, warmth, and an unwavering love for those closest to her, leaving behind a legacy cherished by all who knew her.
Lorna Bernice Hanselman Priestley was born November 13, 1921, in Edwardsville,...
Gail T. (Lennon) Lucien
May 16, 2026
Gail T. (Lennon) Lucien, of Brooksby Village, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 87.
Born on October 29, 1938, Gail grew up in Revere and later made her home in Melrose, where she raised her family. Family was the center of Gail’s...
Albert " AL " Howitt
May 14, 2026
Albert (Al) Howitt passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 14th. A lifelong resident of Melrose, Al was the only child of the late Alexander and Helen (Cameron) Howitt.
A true entrepreneur and an exceptional mechanic - 'that man can fix anything" was often the remark made when speaking to those who knew him. Al rebuilt his first engine and...
Andrew Sullivan
May 12, 2026
Andrew passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 38. Born on December 22, 1987, Andrew grew up in Malden, Massachusetts, where he developed the creativity, humor, and kindness that would define his life. Andrew was a gentle soul who touched many lives. He had a natural talent for drawing and found joy in playing the guitar, using...
Patricia Ann Perry
May 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Perry passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 at age 81. Born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, to Wilfred Chenaille and Adella (Saj) Chenaille, Patricia graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1963, then attended hairdressing school before working for New England Telephone during her early adult years.
Patricia built a distinguished career in the insurance industry, working for...
Michael Vincent Batchelder
May 11, 2026
Michael Vincent Batchelder, 52, of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026. Born on January 15, 1974, Mike was a lifelong resident of Melrose whose larger-than-life personality, unwavering devotion to family and country, and generous spirit left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Mike was the beloved husband of Jill Egel Batchelder, with whom he had just celebrated...
Barbara J. Scott
May 7, 2026
Barbara J. Scott (Jackson), 80, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Melrose surrounded by family after a short illness. Beloved wife of John P. O’Neil, proud mother of Laura, Brian and his wife Antonette, David, and Samantha Scott and her partner Sarah Stevenson. Loving and devoted “Baba” to Jackson Burdick and Charlie and Sophia Scott.
Born...
Michael A. Chiaradonna
May 6, 2026
Michael Albert Chiaradonna, lovingly known as “Mike” passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the age of 80. His warmth, wit, and unmistakable laugh leave behind a silence deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Born on May 20, 1945, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Mike spent much of his life in Lynn, Saugus, and Melrose. He attended Lynn English...
Janis Lee Doucette
May 5, 2026
Janis Lee Doucette, 77, of North Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on May 5, 2026. Born on June 26, 1948, in Melrose, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Irma Doucette.
Janis was a creative spirit and a talented artist who expressed herself through her work, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew her. A respected member...
Sandra Dawn DiMauro
Apr 28, 2026
Sandra Dawn (Howes) DiMauro, lovingly known as “Sandy” and “Momma Rock Star,” passed away on April 28, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on October 11, 1940, in Wakefield, MA, Sandra spent much of her life in Melrose, MA, where she built a home filled with love, laughter, and open doors to family and friends. She was a devoted wife,...
John I. Ball
Apr 25, 2026
John Ball, age 74, recently of Lynnfield, passed away suddenly April 25, 2026 after a heroic twenty-year battle with Parkinsons Disease.
John was born December 3, 1951 to William and Mary (Clark) Ball, and grew up in Melrose. He attended Melrose public schools graduating in 1969 and went on to Northeastern University. He went to work for the B&M Railroad on...
Claire C. Campbell
Apr 21, 2026
Claire C. (Rogers) Campbell, a lifelong resident of Medford, died peacefully on April 21, 2026 at the age of 100. She was born in Boston on January 20, 1926 to the late Margaret (Kennedy) and Joseph Rogers. She was raised in Medford, graduated from Medford High School, and remained in Medford to raise her own family.
Claire worked for many years...
Dorothy E. (Sprague) Holden
Apr 15, 2026
Dorothy E. (Sprague) Holden, of Concord, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the age of 103.
Bunny, so named by her grandchildren, was born on September 26, 1922, and spent her early years in Malden, daughter of Fred and Marion (Ball) Sprague. She was a graduate of Malden High School and a member of the...
Robert A. " Bobby / Butch " O' Brien
Apr 12, 2026
Robert Andrew O’Brien (Bobby/Butch), died peacefully on April 12th surrounded by family at 75 years old.
Born on August 28, 1950 in Malden, Massachusetts to Robert and Mary O’Brien. Bobby grew up in Medford, Massachusetts where he was the oldest of 6 and spent his life embracing his role as the “little” big brother of the O’Brien family. Bobby attended the...
Virginia F. "Ginny" Doane
Apr 10, 2026
Ginny Frances Doane, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by dedication, enduring friendships, and a deep love of family and travel.
Ginny was raised in East Bridgewater and Brockton, Massachusetts, where she formed lifelong bonds with friends she remained close to throughout her life. Her warmth and loyalty were evident in the way...
Paul J. Ardizzoni
Apr 10, 2026
Paul Joseph Ardizzoni,(Arda) 65 years old, died suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep on April 10, 2026.
Born on November 21, 1960 in Winchester Massachusetts, to John and Suzanne Ardizzoni. Paul grew up in Somerville Massachusetts until age 10, when he and his family moved to Melrose in 1971. Growing up, Paul was a gifted athlete excelling at baseball, hockey and...
