F. Beryl (Mellor) Moore
Apr 21, 2021
F. Beryl (Mellor) Moore Beryl passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family in "her sunroom paradise" on Wednesday April 21. Beryl has left to join her groom in their next chapter together. Her story started in Acushnet, being born to Percy & Maud (Smith) Mellor, being raised and educated in New Bedford, where she was also introduced to her first...
Robert G. "Bob" Whitehorn
Apr 19, 2021
The Life of Robert George Whitehorn - husband, family man, fine craftsman! Soft-spoken, simply direct in his approach to life, and known by those close to him for his corny sense of humor, Robert George (Bob) Whitehorn's life began as the fourth child of Abner and Ruby Whitehorn in 1937. His parents were born in Newfoundland and immigrated to the...
Ellen K. Curran-Shevchik
Apr 12, 2021
Ellen K. Curran-Shevchik, of Boston, formerly of Melrose, passed away at the Zelma Lacey House in Charlestown on April 12, 2021 at the age of 73. Ellen was born in Winthrop and a graduate of St. Mary's High School and Boston State College. She went on to attend Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island for a couple of years....
Christine A. Haynes
Apr 12, 2021
We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of Christine Haynes, 56, of Melrose, MA on April 12, 2021. She was born on July 3rd, 1964 in Mount Vernon, NY to Harold and Wilma Torpey (Potyka). She will forever be loved by her family, friends and coworkers. She is survived by her children Jessica and Scott Haynes, Matthew Barker, Heather...
Eleanor F. (Arnold) Mathison
Apr 11, 2021
Eleanor F. Mathison of Melrose and formerly of Wakefield passed away at age 99 on April 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Beatrice Arnold of Melrose. Eleanor was the loving wife of the late Frederick E. Mathison and loving mother of three sons and their spouses, Peter and Susan of Wakefield, Gary and Janet of...
Lois J. (Croley) Lockwood
Apr 9, 2021
Lois J. (Croley) Lockwood, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021 at the age of 91. Lois was born in Stoneham, raised in Malden, and was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1947. After high school, Lois went on to earn a degree from Boston University, graduating in 1949. Lois was a Clinical...
Michael J. Phair
Apr 7, 2021
Michael J. Phair, of Melrose, died on April 7th, 2021 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Hunt) Phair of Melrose; and the loving father of Erin K. Phair and Melissa J. Phair, both of Melrose. Brother-in-law of Barbara Hunt, David Hunt, John and Jennifer Hunt, Susan Hunt, the late William Hunt and the...
Jo Ann (Hanson) Mayers
Mar 31, 2021
Jo Ann (Hanson) Mayers died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on March 31, 2021. Jo Ann devoted many years as a Camp Fire Girl Leader. Most of her girls are still together today. She was a crossing guard for many years at the Winthrop School before becoming a Labor and Delivery nurse at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She helped deliver countless babies in...
Jane Ann Giordano
Mar 31, 2021
Jane Giordano, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born in Missouri on October 10th, 1934 to the late Joseph and Estelle Scott. When she met her husband Pat, Jane moved to Massachusetts in the 1950s, they were married in 1956 and, after residing in Medford for a...
Edmund R. Kilrow Jr.
Mar 28, 2021
Edmund R. Kilrow Jr. died at his home in Weymouth, on March 28, 2021. He was only 64 years of age. He was raised in Allston, went to the Woodrow Wilson School and Boston Trade School. Mr. Kilrow lived in Reading for several years, Melrose for 14 years and the past 15 years in Weymouth. He owned and operated Weather...
Dolores Camille Cohen
Mar 26, 2021
Dolores "Dolly" Cohen of Melrose, formerly Dolores Salvatore of Revere, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on March 26, 2021. She was 88 years old. Wife of the late James Cohen, she leaves behind four children, Susan Davis and her husband Dan of Gloucester, Frank "Chris" DeChristopher Jr. of Andover, John DeChristopher and his wife Kelly of...
John Cregg Mannion
Mar 26, 2021
John Cregg Mannion passed away on Friday, March 26th at his childhood home in Melrose, MA. Cregg, as he was known, was a veteran, having served in the military police for the majority of his time of duty. Upon leaving the Army in the late 1960's, Cregg immediately became a part of the burgeoning Boston music scene – a scene...
Sharon L. "Sherry" (Penney) Leblanc
Mar 22, 2021
Sharon L. "Sherry" (Penney) LeBlanc died suddenly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on March 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born in Boston, was raised in Saugus, graduated from Saugus High School and attended Essex Aggie for hairdressing and cosmetology. Mrs. Leblanc lived in Melrose for over 40 years before moving to Wilmington a few years ago. Sherry was...
Bernard J. Cincotta
Mar 18, 2021
Bernard J. Cincotta Sr. , of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 18th, 2021. He was born in Marlborough, MA 1926 to Angelo and Jennie (Zanca) Cincotta. He graduated Marlborough High School June 1944. Enlisted in the US Navy August 1944, serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He had a 40 year career at Boston Gas Co...
Beverly A. (Doucette) Divola
Mar 16, 2021
Beverly A. (Doucette) DiVola, of Malden, formerly of Melrose, died after a brief illness, March 16, 2021. Beverly was born in Melrose on March 21, 1937 to the late David & Edith (Kearney) Doucette. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School. She started her working career at Transitron in Melrose and later went on to work...
Gloria (Mancini) Vozzella
Mar 14, 2021
Gloria (Mancini) Vozzella, 90 of Saugus, MA, died on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Rosewood Rehabilitation Center in Peabody, MA. She was the wife of the late Edward Vozzella. Gloria was born in the North End of Boston, she was the daughter of the late Otino Mancini and Carmela (Laporta) Mancini. She was a graduate of Somerville High School. She...
Edward H. Munroe
Mar 13, 2021
Edward H. Munroe, 45, of Wakefield passed away on March 13, 2021 with his family and friends by his side. Born in Melrose on August 22, 1975, Ed was the son of Edward F. and Marybeth (Cole) Munroe. Ed was a graduate of Massabesic High School in Maine, class of 1994, where he was a standout athlete on the baseball...
Hayley A. Walters-Doyle
Mar 11, 2021
Hayley Walters-Doyle passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 22. Hayley was the beloved daughter of Mark Doyle and Beth Walters of Melrose and the cherished sister to her brothers, Seamus Walters-Hughes and Aidan Walters-Doyle. Hayley was dearly loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and her grandparents, who all knew how...
Thomas A. Destefano
Mar 8, 2021
Thomas Angelo DeStefano, was born on February 11th 1959 and passed on March 8th 2021 after a brief fight with an aggressive cancer. Tom was born and raised in Melrose, Tom attended Melrose High School and The North Bennet Street School for carpentry. He worked as a self employed carpenter and was also a member of Carpenters Union local #339....
Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen
Mar 5, 2021
Jean Elizabeth (Madden) Wirtanen, a lifelong Melrose resident, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 5, 2021 at the age of 89. Jean was born in Melrose on November 15, 1931 to Thomas & Margaret (Brooks) Madden. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School. Jean enjoyed going for walks and long car rides, as well as...
