John W. "Jack" Macmaster
Mar 5, 2025
John W. "Jack" MacMaster, 76, a resident of Melrose, passed away on March 5, 2025 in Boston after a short illness.
Jack was born on October 6, 1948 at St. John's Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts. The son of the late Hector J. "Mac" and Mary E. (Sliney) MacMaster, he was raised in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lowell....
Dianne L. Schueler
Mar 2, 2025
Dianne L. Schueler was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Beverly, MA. at the age of 87. Dianne was born on October 10, 1937, in Quincy, MA. She was daughter to the late Harry and Francis (Bird) Hjerpe.
Dianne graduated from Melrose High School in...
Dolores J. (Britten) Vining
Feb 27, 2025
Dolores J. Vining, a beacon of intelligence, creativity, and passion, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 88 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born on April 14, 1936, in Perry, Iowa, to her late parents Martin and Dolores (Bryan) Britten. Her life was a remarkable journey of academic excellence, dedicated service, and loving relationships.
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Edward J. Corrigan
Feb 27, 2025
Edward J. Corrigan passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 94 in Wakefield, MA. Edward was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Gallagher) Corrigan. He was also predeceased by his 10 siblings to whom he was a loving brother.
Ed was raised in Everett, after High School he joined the Navy...
Helen F. (Gibbons) Cronin
Feb 26, 2025
Helen F. Cronin, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 80 in Danvers, MA. Born on April 17, 1944, in Malden, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Mary (McGrath) Gibbons. Helen's warmth and friendly nature touched the lives of all who knew her.
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Robert J. Kirby
Feb 25, 2025
Robert J. Kirby, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Boston, MA, at the age of 75. Born on October 16, 1949, in Malden, MA, to the late Joseph and Estelle (Dziob) Kirby, Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, lived a life marked by laughter, friendship, and a love for the simple...
Timothy J. Mccarthy
Feb 24, 2025
Timothy Joseph McCarthy passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness.
Aged 79, he was a resident of Melrose for many years, having spent much of his life in Cambridge.
He was born in Somerville on May 15, 1945. He was the eldest of five siblings. After graduating from...
Philip J. Nunn
Feb 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Philip John Nunn
11/05/1940 – 02/23/2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Philip J. Nunn of Melrose a devoted father, grandfather, cherished husband, and treasured friend. He left this world peacefully after a long-term illness on Sunday, February 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness,...
Margaret Mary Ward
Feb 22, 2025
Margaret M. Ward, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at BID Hospital – Milton on February 22, 2025, at 76 years of age.
Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Ralph F. and Rita C. (Dolan) Ward, she spent her entire life in Quincy. Beloved sister of Laurence F. Ward (Joan) of West Reading PA, Catherine R. Pickett...
Dolores Umana
Feb 19, 2025
Dolores Umana, of Stoneham, passed peacefully in her home on February 19, 2025, at 96 years of age.
Survived by her daughter Lorrie.
You will be missed.
Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose, of Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Procession from the Gately...
David M. Martorelli
Feb 18, 2025
David M. Martorelli, a lifelong resident of Melrose, MA, and cherished community figure known affectionately as "Mr. Melrose," passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on July 8, 1946, to the late Armellino and Mary (Cardillo) Martorelli, David's life was characterized by his enduring commitment to his family, his work, and his beloved hometown....
James C. Crowley
Feb 18, 2025
James C. Crowley, of Melrose, MA and Hallandale, FL, died on February 18, 2025. Born in Boston, MA on May 7, 1938 to the late Degna (Ward) and Lawrence Crowley. He was raised in Brighton and graduated from St. Sebastian's School in Needham then attended Boston College on a full academic scholarship from The National Honor Society. Early on...
Audrey T. O'Hara
Feb 18, 2025
Audrey T. O'Hara, of Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly in her sleep Monday evening.
The loss of her smile and eternal optimism will always be remembered by her family, especially her best friend and brother, Francis. The 76-year-old was born with special needs and severe scoliosis. However, despite the obstacles she bravely fought life's adversity...
Cynthia J. (Collier) Watkins
Feb 18, 2025
Cynthia J. Watkins, 87, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter on February 17, 2025.
Born on June 11, 1937, in Oneida NY of Kenneth and Gladys Collier, Cynthia was a mother, wife, aunt, best friend, and teacher who will be sorely missed.
Cynthia loved her family, her cats, shopping, reading, drinking coffee on...
David J. Dolaher
Feb 17, 2025
David Joseph Dolaher, of Harwich Port, formerly of Melrose and North Andover, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Judith M. (Warren) Dolaher, loving daughter Christine (Dolaher) Doherty (Jeffrey) of Melrose, and sons David, Jr. (Anne) of Arlington, Virginia, and Mark Dolaher (Susan) of Melrose. He also is survived by...
Dr. Joseph F. Dipietro
Feb 16, 2025
Joseph F. DiPietro of Swampscott, MA, tragically passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born in Boston, MA, on November 30, 1954, to the late Mary Grace DiPietro and Frank DiPietro.
Joseph spent his formative years in Somerville, MA. He pursued his education at Suffolk University, where he earned...
James Richard Goodwin
Feb 16, 2025
James R. Goodwin, born on November 30th, 1940, in East Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Longtime resident of Lynn, Massachusetts, James was eighty-four years of age.
James was one of four children born to the late James E. and Beatrice M. (Walsh) Goodwin. James was raised and educated in East Boston, where...
Constantino R. Testa
Feb 15, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear dad, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Connie Testa. Born in Boston in 1938 to Gaetano Testa and Emma (DeAngelis) Testa, he was raised in East Boston as one of seven children.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Cynthia Testa; his children, Michelle Walker, Jim Testa,...
Joan E. Bell
Feb 13, 2025
Joan E. (MacMillen) Bell, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died unexpectedly on February 13, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born in Boston to the late Florence (Collins) and Walter MacMillen on June 30, 1960. Joan was raised in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School in 1978. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from UMASS...
Debra J. Moore
Feb 13, 2025
Debra J (Guevin) Moore, 69, a lifelong resident of Melrose passed away suddenly on February 13, 2025.
She was born on July 4, 1955 in Melrose, Ma. She graduated from Melrose High School, class of 1973. She was married to her loving husband, Roy for 45 years. Together they raised their three children. They loved to spend...
