Obituary Listing

Aug 12, 2025

David C. Goodwin, a lifelong Melrose resident and retired Melrose Firefighter, died peacefully on August 12, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born on August 27, 1940, to the late Catherine (Jackson) and Cortland Goodwin. He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School. After high school, David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Aug 11, 2025

Mark David Dustin, 76, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away on August 11, 2025, after an eight-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. Born in Melrose on November 20, 1948, Mark was the youngest child of the late Arthur B. Dustin and Millicent M. (Hervey) Dustin.

For 51...

Aug 8, 2025

Charlene F. Shepard, age 81, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Friday August 08, 2025, at her sister's home in Chelmsford, surrounded by her loving family.

Charlene was born in Malden on July 13, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Chester E. & Margaret E. (Warner) Wells-Maher.

Charlene was raised...

Aug 6, 2025

Timothy Jude Dunn, of Chelsea, Ma, passed away peacefully, with his devoted and loving family by his side.

Tim was born and raised in Chelsea. He was an electrian by trade and worked most of his life in Chelsea. He was a life time member of the Cary Square Club. He enjoyed motorcycles both riding and repairing....

Aug 4, 2025

A devote catholic Susan Evelyn Gillespie Tocco. Susan passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 4, 2025.

Susan was the daughter of the late Evelyn Marie and late Thomas Frances Gillespie. She was born on April 6, 1946. She was the eldest granddaughter of the deceased Charles and Marie Hardy. She was happily married to Vincent...

Aug 1, 2025

Gerald Joseph Cronin passed away at age 85 peacefully on his terms on August 1st after a brief illness leaving behind his loving and devoted family. Gerry or more importantly Papa Gerry was a lifelong Melrosian, and a devoted Bruins and Red Sox fan. He had resided in Saugus in recent years only out of necessity.

He...

Jul 30, 2025

William J. Petersen, Jr., of Wakefield, died on July 30, 2025, at the age of 67 surrounded by his family. He was born in Woburn, MA on January 6, 1958, and was raised in Woburn, Nashua and Wilmington where he graduated from high school.

Bill was a huge Boston sports fan, but he particularly loved the Boston...

Jul 29, 2025

Maureen Lillian (Doran) Groves

January 28, 1942 – July 29, 2025

Maureen L. Groves, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 29th at the age of 83. A long-time resident of Melrose, MA and Palm Bay, FL, Maureen was known for her warmth, wit, generous heart and unwavering devotion to...

Jul 26, 2025

Ann Marie (Turner) Malenchini, age 85 of Melrose MA, passed away peacefully, on Saturday evening, July 26th, after a brief illness.

Ann is survived by her three sons and their families; Kevin Malenchini of Newburyport, MA, David Malenchini and his wife Jennifer of Bedford, MA, Stephen Malenchini and his wife Donna of Newburyport; three grandchildren, Avery, Hannah,...

Jul 24, 2025

Lorraine M. Hanson 92 of White River Junction, Vermont formerly a long-time resident of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 24, 2025, at home. In her final day's Lorraine was surrounded by her Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and close friends.

Born on December 10, 1932, Lorraine was raised in her beloved City of Lynn, Massachusetts,...

Jul 23, 2025

Paul Joseph Vignoli, Jr., of San Diego, CA (formerly of East Boston, MA and Melrose, MA) 71, passed away peacefully in San Diego, California, after a brief illness, with his devoted sister Laura by his side.

Born and raised in East Boston, Paul was the beloved son of the late Paul and Louise Vignoli. He was a...

Jul 22, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Edmund Reardon III, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Gene was born and raised in Malden. He was raised by his parents Eugene and Mary, and he and his siblings Bob and Joan have wonderful memories of childhoods spent on Harris Street and Summer Street. Growing up, he spent...

Jul 21, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Hennigan (Sprague), 85, of Melrose, formerly of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, MA. In her final day's Peg was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.

Born on August 30, 1939, Peg was raised in Charlestown, daughter of Francis & Catherine Sprague....

Jul 14, 2025

Ellen Janet (Pike) Fox, a lifelong resident of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old.

Born on June 5, 1940, in Melrose, Ellen was the beloved daughter of Astrid and Freeman Pike. A proud graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1958, Ellen was shaped...

Jul 13, 2025

Nathaniel D. "Rob" Robinson, 66, passed peacefully at home on July 13, 2025, in Lynn, Massachusetts.

From his beginnings in Lawrence, Massachusetts, where he was born on October 3, 1959, Rob had a unique way of brightening the lives of everyone around him and left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

In his...

Jul 13, 2025

With sadness, and in celebration of an extraordinary life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Eugenia Maria Wallace, who left us on July 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Genie - never to be referred to by her birth name - lived life on her own terms, and she did it with style, determination, and a...

Jul 10, 2025

Mark Lehman Koontz, 69, of Melrose, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday July 10, 2025. Mark, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, was the oldest of four children born to James Lehman Koontz and Catherine Joy (Kinneer) Koontz of Dayton, Ohio. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, James and Joy Koontz. Mark deeply cherished his relationship...

Jul 8, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debbie Stamegna, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 8th, 2025.

Margaret was the devoted wife to Joseph Stamegna , and the proud mother and mother in law to Joseph Stamegna Jr, Shannon Stamegna,...

Jul 6, 2025

Barbara (Gibbons) Kerrigan, of Melrose, passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born in Malden on June 11, 1942, to Charles and Mary Gibbons. She attended Cheverus School from kindergarten through 12th grade. She worked at the Superior Court in Cambridge and Woburn as a probation clerk well into her 70's.

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Jun 22, 2025

David Francis Hitchman passed away too soon at his home on June 22nd, 2025. Born on April 7, 1972, to Arthur and Claire Hitchman, David was a lifelong Melrosian who deeply loved the city he called home.

David grew up cherishing every moment of his childhood—riding bikes, with his brother, fishing, and running through the neighborhood with...