Obituary Listing

Jan 11, 2025

Julie (El-Hajj) Foster, 97, of Melrose, MA, died peacefully on January 11, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was born in Mashghara, Lebanon on August 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Helwe "Julie" El-Hajj and Hanna "John" El-Hajj.

Julie was the beloved wife of the late Adam Foster of Melrose. She was the loving...

Jan 8, 2025

Russell J. Caruso, of Wakefield, passed away suddenly at home on January 8, 2025, at 77 years of age.

Russell was born in Somerville to Vincent & Ferney (Hutchings) Caruso. He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. (Nazzaro) Caruso. Loving father of Christopher Russell Caruso & his wife Amy of Auburn, NH, Jacqui Barnes & her...

Jan 2, 2025

In loving memory of John Joseph McClafferty of Somerville, MA.

Born on April 15, 1943, in Medford, MA, John was the beloved son of Ruth and James McClafferty.

A proud veteran, John honorably served during the Vietnam War.

Following his service, he met his beloved wife Dorothy (Ozard) and started a family, having...

Dec 30, 2024

MaryJane (Fogg) Hardiman, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born in Melrose on March 3, 1929, to the late Ellen E. (Burns) and Willard F. Fogg. MaryJane was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1957. She worked in the insurance business in Boston...

Dec 30, 2024

Anne Fremont-Smith, a beloved wife, mother, and community leader, passed away peacefully at her home in Newburyport, MA, on December 30, 2024.

Born in Malden, MA, Anne was raised in Melrose, where she attended and graduated from Melrose High School. A bright and driven student, she continued her education at Radcliffe College, earning a degree that reflected...

Dec 29, 2024

Kathleen V. (Kay) Duffy was born at home in Malden, Massachusetts on October 4,1926 to Philip and Mildred (O'Hara) McGonagle. She was raised in Medford by her aunts and great aunts after the death of her Mother when Kay was just nine years old. It is during this time she was trained in dance and performance arts at a...

Dec 28, 2024

In loving memory of William B. Long, known by all as "Billy" of Melrose, MA. Born June 30th 1955, Son of John William "Jack" Long and Dorothy Crane both of Melrose. Pre-deceased by his sister Patricia Long Masone.

Billy was Navy veteran of the USS Nimitz. Billy was known for his time spent working at harvard university,...

Dec 28, 2024

Paul Sestito, age 83, passed away on December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was raised in Malden, MA along with his two brothers as part of a family grounded by a simple life with the principles of hard work, loyalty, faith in God, and family above all else. Paul attended Malden High School where...

Dec 27, 2024

Maureen Ann (Kenney) Hume of Stoneham passed away at home on December 27, 2024 in the company of her husband and sons.

Maureen was born in Stoneham on April 24, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Kieran and Rita (Keeley) Kenney of Medford.

She worked in health care her entire life, beginning her...

Dec 26, 2024

MARY-ANN R. (ROSSANO) CASEY, 87, of Atkinson, NH. formerly of Melrose, MA. passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Lynnfield on December 26, 2024. She was born on October 9, 1937 in Chelsea and raised in East Boston. Mary-Ann spoke of many fond memories of their Neptune Road home surrounded by her parents, Frank and Hazel Rossano, her sister Florence...

Dec 25, 2024

Ann Roman passed suddenly on Christmas Day surrounded by family and friends. She lived life on her terms until her last breath.

Ann grew up in Brookline, MA and later moved to Beacon Hill where she lived on Pinckney Street in the former home of Louisa May Alcott. While working in East Boston for the Department of...

Dec 16, 2024

John Harold Berger, of Melrose, passed away on December 16, 2024 at the age of 89. John, or "Papa" as he was lovingly known in his later years, was born in Medford, MA on September 7, 1935 to the late Paul and Marjorie (Boss) Berger. In February of 1966, he married Barbara Berger, later to be known as "Nana"....

Dec 13, 2024

Gail Bernice Tosi Connors was born in Malden, MA on Monday May 18, 1942, and was called to heaven from her home in North Port, FL, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday December 13, 2024.

Gail and her love, John, grew up and raised their family in Melrose, MA before retiring to North Port, FL in 1997....

Dec 11, 2024

George J. Franklin, Jr., of Tewksbury, formerly of Lynnfield, died peacefully at home with family by his side on December 11, 2024, at the age of 82. George was born on July 2, 1942, to the late George Franklin, Sr. and Beatrice (Celata) of Saugus. George was raised in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School. He then went...

Dec 11, 2024

Eulogy for Renette Moïse Pardo

Madame Fernand Pardo, born Renette Moïse, more affectionately known as Manmie Nelle, was born on January 28, 1934, in Gonaïves, Haiti. She had four sisters and four brothers: Yolande, Lucie, Oxane, Géronne, Pascal, Renan, Claude, and Carlo.

Renette completed her classical studies in Gonaïves and her higher education at the...

Dec 7, 2024

Andrew Joseph Golding, beloved son of Marilyn (Decoste) Weddelton and the late Edward Golding died suddenly on December 7, 2024.

Born and raised in Melrose, Andrew attended Melrose Public Schools and graduated from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in 1985. Upon graduating, Andrew enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country as an...

Dec 7, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Doucette was born and raised in Nova Scotia by the late Alcide & Rita Pothier, she brought up her 4 children in Wakefield, MA where she met her late husband of Reading, MA Roy V Doucette and for the past 13 years resided at the Fuller House in Melrose, MA. Becky passed away peacefully in her home...

Dec 5, 2024

Arlene E. (Harris) Rice, of Peabody, formerly of Gloucester and Melrose, died peacefully at home on December 5, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born in Boston, MA on March 14, 1932, to the late Frances (Doucette) and Timothy Harris. Arlene was raised in East Boston and Medford, graduating from Medford High School in 1950. She was...

Dec 4, 2024

Marigrace, 86, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. A beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and devoted nurse, Marigrace's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, her profession, and the countless lives she touched.

Marigrace's compassionate nature and expertise as a nurse at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary made a profound difference in...

Dec 4, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Sorrentino, of Saugus, passed peacefully at Tufts Medical Center on December 4, 2024 at the age of 72.

Born on May 2, 1952 in Cambridge, MA. Sandy was a long time resident of Melrose-attending school and raising her family there before relocating to Saugus in 2011.

Sandy was an instrumental part of her...