Mark Joseph O'Neil
Jun 13, 2025
Mark Joseph O'Neil, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 13, 2025, in Burlington, MA. Born on December 12, 1952, in Melrose, MA, Mark lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep commitment to those he loved.
Mark graduated from Charles River Academy and began his career...
Joan M. Conroy
Jun 9, 2025
Joan M. Conroy, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 94 in Malden, MA. Born on September 22, 1930, in Weymouth, MA, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late James J. Conroy and Mary H. (Kelly) Conroy. She grew up in the warm and close-knit community of...
David J. Maher
Jun 8, 2025
David Joseph Maher, also known as "Red", was born in Melrose in 1938, raised in Wakefield and had lived in Melrose since 1965. He was the loving son of the late Helen T. (Kelley) and Patrick J. Maher.
He attended St. Joseph's School in Wakefield, St. Mary's High School in Lynn, Bridgton Academy in Maine, followed by...
Paul A. Moore
Jun 5, 2025
Paul (Bunky) Arthur Moore, a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 5, 2025. He was married to his beloved wife, Jean, for 54 years whom he is survived by along with his loving children, Brian Moore and his partner Lesley Keegan, Paul Moore and his partner Caitlin Quigley; and his grandson,...
Kathleen M. (Collins) Gomes
Jun 5, 2025
Kathleen Marie Gomes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 82 in Melrose, MA.
Born on April 6, 1943 in Somerville, MA to parents John and Mary Collins. Kathleen grew up surrounded by love and community. She attended local schools and lived a life filled with...
Mario P. Sorrenti
Jun 1, 2025
Mario Peter Sorrenti, age 58, of Saugus, Massachusetts passed away on June 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mario was born and raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School and Salem State College. He worked for many years in his family's real estate investment company.
Mario enjoyed music, great Italian food, pool parties and...
Nancy M. (Hirschfeld) Donovan
May 30, 2025
Nancy Marie Donovan (Hirschfeld), age 77, died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a long illness on Friday, May 30, 2025, Nancy was a former long time family resident of Melrose and beloved wife of 45 years to Richard Donovan of Melrose and Tewksbury, loving and devoted mother to Erin Leone and her husband Nicholas of...
Sara Mitchell
May 30, 2025
Sara Christine Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and artist, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Melrose, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family.
Born on August 31, 1944 in Abilene, Texas, Sara was the daughter of Robert and Verna Rank Edgren. When Sara was just months old, her father was drafted into World War II and...
Paul J. Pellegrino
May 30, 2025
Paul Pellegrino, 69, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts (formerly of Melrose and Wellesley, MA) passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on August 7, 1955, to Joseph and Mildred Pellegrino. Paul was a graduate of Wellesley High School and Boston State College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Later, he earned a master's degree in business administration from Suffolk...
Carolyn M. Connelly
May 27, 2025
Carolyn Marie Connelly, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 54. She was born in Melrose on December 15, 1970, to the late Louis and Maureen (Devine) Connelly; she was raised in Melrose with her four sisters and graduated from Melrose High School in 1988. After high school Carolyn went on...
Thomas J. Crowley
May 23, 2025
Thomas J. Crowley, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on January 12, 1944, to the late Thomas and Frances Crowley, Thomas's life was marked by his passion for sports, his dedication to his career, and the deep bonds he formed with his family and friends.
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Coleman F. Keane
May 22, 2025
Coleman F. Keane, of Stoneham, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 22, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on September 7, 1942, in Salthill, Galway, Ireland, to the late Thomas and Kate (Curran) Keane. Raised in Ireland, Coleman immigrated to the United States at the age of 17 and made it his home for the...
Donna R. (Page) Buote
May 17, 2025
Donna Ruth (Page) Buote, 64, of Wilmington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, in her home on the morning of May 17th. Born on September 18, 1960, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, Donna spent her upbringing in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School in 1979.
Donna was an incredibly hard-working woman, studying sciences at...
David Alfonso Ollis
May 16, 2025
David Alfonso Ollis of Derry, NH, beloved son of Grace M. of Melrose and the late John F. Ollis. Loving father of David P. and Ashley G. Ollis, both of Londonderry, NH, who along with their mother Stacie Ollis will miss him dearly. Cherished baby brother of Lisa Ollis Ruszczyk, of Seabrook, NH; Susan Gillis of Saugus, MA; John...
Judith (Rattray) Harrison
May 13, 2025
Judith (Rattray) Harrison, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 85.
Born December 8, 1939, and raised in Melrose Massachusetts. Judy was the beloved daughter of Alexander and Helen Rattray. She spent most of her life in Melrose before retiring to Fort Myers, FL.
She...
James L. Sarni, Jr.
May 7, 2025
James (Jim) L. Sarni Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones May 7, 2025. He was married to his beloved wife, Jeanette "Gina", for 65 years. He is survived by his loving children, Sandra J. Sarni-Garlow, Diana M. Sarni, James L. Sarni, M.D., Ken D. Sarni; his long-time loving...
Susan J. Long
May 5, 2025
Susan Jean Long was born October 30, 1962, in Medford to Brian K Long and Ruthann Dow and died on May 5, 2025, in Kansas.
Susan grew up in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High school in 1980. She enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1986 and finished with an honorable discharge in 1994. Then moved to...
Peter Brown Brennan
May 2, 2025
Obituary for Peter Brown Brennan
July 12, 1943 – May 2, 2025
Peter Brown Brennan, a devoted father, loving grandfather, cherished brother, and proud Vietnam veteran, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, and family devotion. He was 81 years old.
Born on July 12, 1943, in Somerville, Massachusetts, Peter...
Daniel J. Hicks
Apr 29, 2025
Daniel J. Hicks, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died unexpectedly on April 29, 2025, at the age of 39. Born in Stoneham, MA on December 3, 1985, to Joan (Mulcahy) and Alan Hicks; he was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 2005.
Daniel worked at Prince Pizza for 21 years, where he was...
Francis J. Goodhue
Apr 27, 2025
Francis J. Goodhue, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born in Boston to the late Margaret (Sexton) Goodhue and Francis H. Goodhue. Frank graduated from Melrose High School in 1959.
Frank was a man of many trades—he enjoyed an early career as a draftsman...
