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Wendy L. Herron

Wendy L. Herron

Jun 21, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Wendy Louise Herron of Winthrop, MA on June 21st, 2025, at the age of 64. Wendy was born on December 29th 1960 in Chatham, MA. to Andrew Herron and Madeline L. Herron Collins.

She was a legal secretary in the patent department for Foley Hoag...

Kathleen Ann Macmaster

Kathleen Ann Macmaster

Jun 21, 2025

Kathleen Ann (Rogers) MacMaster, a resident of Melrose, passed away on June 21, 2025 in East Boston after a lengthy illness. She was 76 years old. Kathleen was called home to God just three months after her husband's passing.

Born on August 20, 1948 in Malden, Massachusetts to the late Wilfred C. Rogers and Frances B. (Meehan)...

Rand J. Kelley

Rand J. Kelley

Jun 21, 2025

Rand J. Kelley passed away peacefully in Jupiter, Florida on Saturday June 21, 2025 surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 59 years of age. Rand was born and raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1984. He worked as a volunteer at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital for almost...

Michael S. Elgart

Michael S. Elgart

Jun 17, 2025

Enjoyed poker, music and playing softball.

Michael "Mike" S. Elgart, former longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully in Wakefield, MA on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Michael was born on July 3, 1950, in Boston, MA to Ernest and Joyce (McFarland) Elgart. He grew up in Reading and Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School...

Robert N. Mccullough

Robert N. Mccullough

Jun 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" McCullough, 82, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. He was surrounded for several days prior to his death by family and close friends. Bob was always willing to help guide and mentor those who were struggling. He was often described as kind, caring, genuine, giving and simply the best.

Bob was born on December...

Mark Joseph O'Neil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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