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Jeannette M. (Hachey) Bailey

Jeannette M. (Hachey) Bailey

Nov 6, 2020

Jeannette (Hachey) Bailey was born in Quincy, MA on May 8, 1930 and was raised in a French-Canadian neighborhood in North Cambridge. She graduated from Notre Dame de Pitie High School in 1948. She went to her senior prom with Harry Bailey and they married two years later. They very much enjoyed their 52 years of marriage. They settled in...

Arthur Edward Clifford

Arthur Edward Clifford

Nov 4, 2020

Arthur E. Clifford died at the Elmhurst Nursing Home in Melrose on November 4, 2020. He was 89 Years of age. He was born in Boston on January 30, 1931 to the late Arthur & Gertrude (Grimes) Clifford. Arthur was a US Army Korean War Veteran and had lived in Charlestown for many years and in Pelham, NH the past...

Gladys E. (Egan) Muse

Gladys E. (Egan) Muse

Nov 2, 2020

Gladys E. (Egan) Muse died at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on November 2, 2020, she was 90 years of age. Gladys was born in Melrose on June 18, 1930 to the late Edward & Kathryn Egan. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School and St. Mary's High School in 1948. Gladys was...

Jay L. Merritt

Jay L. Merritt

Oct 31, 2020

Jay L. Merritt, of Saugus, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2020 at the age of 86. Jay was the beloved husband of the late Ruth A. (Cowhig) Merritt.Loving & devoted father of Michael Merritt of Grafton, NH, and Krista Merritt & her husband Pete Kouis of Gaithersburg, MD. Proud grandfather of Christopher & Patrick, and great-grandfather of Angelina &...

Edmond V. Ronayne

Edmond V. Ronayne

Oct 21, 2020

Edmond Vincent Ronayne, of Melrose, formerly of Wilmington, died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon October 21, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lucy A. (Freda) Ronayne. Loving step father of Christine DeFazio and her husband Frank of Melrose, Steven Stella and his wife Judith of Arizona, Joanne Hurcomb and her husband William of Stoneham. Brother of the late Lorna White of...

Mary  Bolger (Hagerty) Ford

Mary Bolger (Hagerty) Ford

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Bolger (Hagerty) Ford, of Newburyport, MA, died on October, 20, 2020 after a period of declining health. Mary was born November 19, 1930 in Lynn, MA, the daughter of the late Francis J. and Mary (Bolger) Hagerty. Mary grew up in Melrose, MA, graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1948. Mary attended Massachusetts General Hospital's School of Nursing...

Mary Jane Shea Richmond

Mary Jane Shea Richmond

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Jane Shea Richmond, 97, of Melrose, MA, formerly of Gloucester and Malden, joined her dear sister Barbara Shea Driscoll and brother Peter Shea in eternal life on October 20th, 2020. Born to Honora (Regan) and John J. Shea, she leaves her beloved sister and best friend Pauline Shea as well as loving and devoted nieces and nephews Sheila Driscoll...

Elsa A. (Bishop) Moylan

Elsa A. (Bishop) Moylan

Oct 20, 2020

Elsa A. (Bishop) Moylan of Brooksby Village Peabody died on October 20, 2020 at the age of 93. Elsa was born in Saugus and was raised in Charlestown. At the age of seventeen Elsa moved to Malden where she resided for 50 years, later moving to Melrose for 13 years. She was a graduate of Charlestown High School, Class of...

Thomas R. Vreeland

Thomas R. Vreeland

Oct 19, 2020

Thomas Robert Vreeland, of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 46 on October 19th, 2020 in his home. Tom was the loving son of Lydia M. (Martinez) Vreeland and the late Robert W. Vreeland. Tom was born in Melrose on September 30th, 1974 and graduated from Melrose High School in 1992. Tom, or Tommy as he was known...

Roy John Moore

Roy John Moore

Oct 18, 2020

Roy J. Moore a life long resident of Melrose passed away at home on Sunday October 18, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by the people he loved most, his family. Born on April 22, 1953 in Revere, Ma. He was 67 years old. Graduate of Melrose High class of 1972. He later joined the Army...

Henry A. Cerasoli

Henry A. Cerasoli

Oct 16, 2020

Henry A. Cerasoli, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, MA, October 16, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Angela (DeChiara) Cerasoli and dear father of Andrea Cacciola and her husband Steven of Saugus, MA. Brother of Natalie Saladino of North Reading, MA and Peter Cerasoli of Revere, MA, Brother-in-law of the late Michael DeChiara and his wife Angela, of Saugus, MA. He...

Mildred V. "Dolly" (Christianson) Tobey

Mildred V. "Dolly" (Christianson) Tobey

Oct 14, 2020

Mildred V. "Dolly" (Christianson) Tobey passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on October 14, 2020. She was 85 years of age. Dolly was born in Somerville on November 28, 1934. She was raised in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School. She lived in Cambridge for 24 years, Malden for several years and in Melrose since...

Gilda A. (Cirace) Piccolo

Gilda A. (Cirace) Piccolo

Oct 13, 2020

Gilda Cirace Piccolo, 96, passed away peacefully at home with family on October 13, 2020. Gilda had been married to her late husband, Stephen Piccolo, for 72 years. Their love and devotion to one another was an inspiration to others. With the start of a family Gilda began the most important career of her life, being a full time mother...

"Steve" Check Siel  Yu

"Steve" Check Siel Yu

Oct 8, 2020

Steve Check Siel Yu, of Melrose, MA, passed away on October 8, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born in China, educated in Hong Kong and spent most of his life at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Steve was the first born of Jimmy Gen Yuen Yee and Oi Yuk Chu. He was the loyal husband of Forra Yu....

Thomas O. "Tod" Dargan

Thomas O. "Tod" Dargan

Oct 8, 2020

Thomas O. "Tod" Dargan, of Melrose, died at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on October 8, 2020. He was 72 years of age. Tod was the beloved husband of Jane M. (Laskey) Dargan. Loving father of Seth R. Dargan and Katie Kelley & her husband Peter and the late Andrew Dargan, all of Melrose. Cherished grandfather of Luke & Kara Kelley. Caring...

Judith Ellen Gillis

Judith Ellen Gillis

Oct 8, 2020

Judith E. Gillis, of Hampton, NH, died on October 8, 2020 at the age of 67. Judy was born in Boston, MA on March 8th, 1953 to the late Donald and Patricia (Morley) Gillis. Judy was a beloved high school teacher at Farmington High school in NH, she had a passion for teaching and was adored by her students. She...

Margaret A. Costa

Margaret A. Costa

Oct 7, 2020

Margaret Costa passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2020. Margaret loved to make ceramics, knit, crochet and showered many of her beautiful treasures on family and friends. She was a wonderful baker making many scrumptious desserts but was just as happy with a hot cup of tea and a molasses biscuit. Margaret was always the life of the...

Lorraine M. (Robichaud) Bruno

Lorraine M. (Robichaud) Bruno

Oct 6, 2020

Lorraine Mary Lucy Bruno (Robichaud) age 89, of North Andover, formerly of Melrose died peacefully at home with her husband by her side on October 6, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years & best friend, Pasquale E. Bruno. Loving mother of Patrick M. Bruno & spouse Kimberly, Dean A. Bruno & spouse Meg, Karen V....

Leo Howard Green

Leo Howard Green

Oct 4, 2020

Leo Howard Green, 91, of Melrose, MA passed away on October 4, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family. Leo was born in Somerville, MA on July 29, 1929. He owned and operated the Winthrop Beauty Salon for over forty years. He lived for his children and grandchildren, spending as much time with them as he could. He loved...

Doris M. (Arsenault) Sullivan

Doris M. (Arsenault) Sullivan

Sep 27, 2020

Doris M. (Arsenault) Sullivan passed away at her home in Melrose on September 27, 2020. She was 86 years of age. Doris was born in Boston, raised in Chelsea, graduated from Our Lady of Assumption Grammar School and from Chelsea High School. Doris and her late husband Lawrence, who was a former Alderman in Chelsea, lived most of their lives...

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