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Marilyn L. (Gulla) Glover

Marilyn L. (Gulla) Glover

Mar 7, 2025

Marilyn L. (Gulla) Glover, wife of the late Kenneth Glover of Melrose with whom she shared 61 years of marriage, died peacefully on March 7th, 2025. She was 86 years old.

She was the only daughter of the late Patrick and Adeline Gulla, also of Melrose.

Born in Boston, Mrs. Glover spent her early years...

Ralph J. Galante

Ralph J. Galante

Mar 7, 2025

Ralph J. Galante, a longtime resident of Melrose and Stoneham, MA, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at The Arbors in Stoneham. He was born on September 13, 1930, in Boston and grew up in Somerville. Ralph was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1949. He later moved to Melrose where he lived and raised his family....

Daniel A. (Danny) Spinosa

Daniel A. (Danny) Spinosa

Mar 6, 2025

Daniel A. Spinosa, affectionately known as Danny to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, in Boston, MA, at the age of 76. Born on August 17, 1948, in Somerville, MA, to the late Charles and Elisa (Colozzi) Spinosa,

Danny lived a full life marked by love, generosity, and a commitment to his...

John W. "Jack" Macmaster

John W. "Jack" Macmaster

Mar 5, 2025

John W. "Jack" MacMaster, 76, a resident of Melrose, passed away on March 5, 2025 in Boston after a short illness.

Jack was born on October 6, 1948 at St. John's Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts. The son of the late Hector J. "Mac" and Mary E. (Sliney) MacMaster, he was raised in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lowell....

Dianne L. Schueler

Dianne L. Schueler

Mar 2, 2025

Dianne L. Schueler was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Beverly, MA. at the age of 87. Dianne was born on October 10, 1937, in Quincy, MA. She was daughter to the late Harry and Francis (Bird) Hjerpe.

Dianne graduated from Melrose High School in...

Dolores J. (Britten) Vining

Dolores J. (Britten) Vining

Feb 27, 2025

Dolores J. Vining, a beacon of intelligence, creativity, and passion, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 88 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born on April 14, 1936, in Perry, Iowa, to her late parents Martin and Dolores (Bryan) Britten. Her life was a remarkable journey of academic excellence, dedicated service, and loving relationships.

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Edward J. Corrigan

Edward J. Corrigan

Feb 27, 2025

Edward J. Corrigan passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 94 in Wakefield, MA. Edward was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Gallagher) Corrigan. He was also predeceased by his 10 siblings to whom he was a loving brother.

Ed was raised in Everett, after High School he joined the Navy...

Helen F. (Gibbons) Cronin

Helen F. (Gibbons) Cronin

Feb 26, 2025

Helen F. Cronin, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 80 in Danvers, MA. Born on April 17, 1944, in Malden, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Mary (McGrath) Gibbons. Helen's warmth and friendly nature touched the lives of all who knew her.

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Robert  J. Kirby

Robert J. Kirby

Feb 25, 2025

Robert J. Kirby, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Boston, MA, at the age of 75. Born on October 16, 1949, in Malden, MA, to the late Joseph and Estelle (Dziob) Kirby, Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, lived a life marked by laughter, friendship, and a love for the simple...

Timothy J. Mccarthy

Timothy J. Mccarthy

Feb 24, 2025

Timothy Joseph McCarthy passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness.

Aged 79, he was a resident of Melrose for many years, having spent much of his life in Cambridge.

He was born in Somerville on May 15, 1945. He was the eldest of five siblings. After graduating from...

Philip J. Nunn

Philip J. Nunn

Feb 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Philip John Nunn

11/05/1940 – 02/23/2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Philip J. Nunn of Melrose a devoted father, grandfather, cherished husband, and treasured friend. He left this world peacefully after a long-term illness on Sunday, February 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness,...

Margaret Mary Ward

Margaret Mary Ward

Feb 22, 2025

Margaret M. Ward, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at BID Hospital – Milton on February 22, 2025, at 76 years of age.

Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Ralph F. and Rita C. (Dolan) Ward, she spent her entire life in Quincy. Beloved sister of Laurence F. Ward (Joan) of West Reading PA, Catherine R. Pickett...

Dolores Umana

Dolores Umana

Feb 19, 2025

Dolores Umana, of Stoneham, passed peacefully in her home on February 19, 2025, at 96 years of age.

Survived by her daughter Lorrie.

You will be missed.

Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose, of Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Procession from the Gately...

David M.  Martorelli

David M. Martorelli

Feb 18, 2025

David M. Martorelli, a lifelong resident of Melrose, MA, and cherished community figure known affectionately as "Mr. Melrose," passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on July 8, 1946, to the late Armellino and Mary (Cardillo) Martorelli, David's life was characterized by his enduring commitment to his family, his work, and his beloved hometown....

James C. Crowley

James C. Crowley

Feb 18, 2025

James C. Crowley, of Melrose, MA and Hallandale, FL, died on February 18, 2025. Born in Boston, MA on May 7, 1938 to the late Degna (Ward) and Lawrence Crowley. He was raised in Brighton and graduated from St. Sebastian's School in Needham then attended Boston College on a full academic scholarship from The National Honor Society. Early on...

Audrey T. O'Hara

Audrey T. O'Hara

Feb 18, 2025

Audrey T. O'Hara, of Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly in her sleep Monday evening.

The loss of her smile and eternal optimism will always be remembered by her family, especially her best friend and brother, Francis. The 76-year-old was born with special needs and severe scoliosis. However, despite the obstacles she bravely fought life's adversity...

Cynthia J. (Collier) Watkins

Cynthia J. (Collier) Watkins

Feb 18, 2025

Cynthia J. Watkins, 87, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter on February 17, 2025.

Born on June 11, 1937, in Oneida NY of Kenneth and Gladys Collier, Cynthia was a mother, wife, aunt, best friend, and teacher who will be sorely missed.

Cynthia loved her family, her cats, shopping, reading, drinking coffee on...

David J. Dolaher

David J. Dolaher

Feb 17, 2025

David Joseph Dolaher, of Harwich Port, formerly of Melrose and North Andover, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Judith M. (Warren) Dolaher, loving daughter Christine (Dolaher) Doherty (Jeffrey) of Melrose, and sons David, Jr. (Anne) of Arlington, Virginia, and Mark Dolaher (Susan) of Melrose. He also is survived by...

Dr. Joseph F. Dipietro

Dr. Joseph F. Dipietro

Feb 16, 2025

Joseph F. DiPietro of Swampscott, MA, tragically passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born in Boston, MA, on November 30, 1954, to the late Mary Grace DiPietro and Frank DiPietro.

Joseph spent his formative years in Somerville, MA. He pursued his education at Suffolk University, where he earned...

James Richard Goodwin

James Richard Goodwin

Feb 16, 2025

James R. Goodwin, born on November 30th, 1940, in East Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Longtime resident of Lynn, Massachusetts, James was eighty-four years of age.

James was one of four children born to the late James E. and Beatrice M. (Walsh) Goodwin. James was raised and educated in East Boston, where...

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