Teresa A. (Gilmartin) Leary passed away on June 13, 2021, she was 94 years of age. Teresa was born in Melrose on April 23, 1927 to the late John & Delia (Gill) Gilmartin. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School and St. Mary's High School. Teresa was a lifelong resident of Melrose and a lifelong member of St. Mary's Church. She was a member of the "Winnie Club", a group of St. Mary's High School friends who named the club after Sister Winnie, a friend who joined the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus right out of high school. Mrs. Leary worked at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for 20 years in the doctor's lounge. Teresa had a very quick Irish wit and was very proud of her Irish heritage. Mrs. Leary loved to travel with her family and friends and especially enjoyed her trips to Ireland. Teresa liked taking trips with seniors to Foxwoods to play the slots, going out to lunch with Astrid and walking Breakheart Reservation in Saugus every day with Agnes. She was an excellent cook, liked to read the "Irish Sports Page" daily, but above all she cherished the times she spent with her family. Teresa was the beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Leary. Devoted mother of Joseph V. Leary Jr. & his wife Shaye of Woburn, Elaine Reinold & her late husband Daniel of Billerica, John Leary & his wife Brenda of Lynnfield, Daniel Leary & his wife Kathleen and Michael Leary & his wife Robin all of Wakefield. Cherished grandmother of Heather Irving, Bridget Freelove, David Reinold, Joseph W. Leary, Meghan Leary, Shannon Leary, Michael Leary, Shawn Leary & Patrick Leary. Loving sister of the late Mary, Fran & James Gilmartin, Rose O'Rourke and Agnes Hatfield. Special sister-in-law to Astrid Leary Napolitano. Proud great grandmother of Emily, Riley, Jacob, Nathan, Colton & Caleb. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Thursday June 17, 2021 from 4:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St. Melrose on Friday June 18th at 10AM followed by the burial at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Memorial contributions may be made in Teresa's name to St. Mary's School, 4 Myrtle St., Melrose, MA 02176.