Rosemary M. Deroche
Feb 3, 2016
Rosemary M. (Crowley) DeRoche, of Melrose, passed away on February 3, 2016 at the age of 85. Rosemary was born in Melrose on April 5, 1930 to Edward and Henrietta (Duggan) Crowley. She was one of eight children. Rosemary was raised in Melrose and attended the St. Mary's School. She later married the late John DeRoche and had three children...
Louis D. Santos
Feb 2, 2016
Louis D. Santos, of Melrose, died on February 2, 2016 at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with cancer. Louis was born in Cambridge, MA to John and Annie (Silva) Santos on September 24, 1936. He was raised in Cambridge and attended Cambridge schools. After high school, Louis joined the National Guard and served honorably for several years....
Helen A. Ostrander Emerson
Jan 29, 2016
Helen A. (Ostrander) Emerson of Bradford, MA died unexpectedly at the age of 84 on January 29, 2016, after a short illness. She was born and raised in Windsor, NY the daughter of the late Caroline and William Ostrander. She was one of four sisters, Ginger Colpitts and Wilda Colpitts of Windsor, NY and the late Madge Ellis of Longwood,...
John J. Kelley
Jan 29, 2016
John J. Kelley passed away at his home in Melrose on January 29, 2016. He was 81 years of age. John was born in Malden to the late John & Esther (Jordan) Kelley and was raised in Malden. Graduated from Malden high school class of 1952 where he met his high school sweetheart who became the love of his life...
Ann M. Madden Gleason
Jan 27, 2016
Ann M. (Madden) Gleason passed away at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston on January 27, 2016. She was only 67 years of age. Ann was born in Melrose on January 29, 1948 to the late Thomas & Ann (Herlin) Madden. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School and Melrose High School. Ann lived in Melrose...
Charles A. Hart
Jan 25, 2016
Charles A. Hart, of Melrose, died surrounded by family on January 25, 2016 at the age of 89. Charles was born in Brookline, MA on May 9, 1926 to Charles and Evelyn (Mahoney) Hart. He was raised in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. After high school, Charles enlisted in the United States Navy and served honorably during WWII....
Robert Patrick Davey, Jr.
Jan 18, 2016
Robert Patrick Davey Jr. died suddenly in Melrose on January 18, 2016 at the age of 19. Robert was born in Melrose, was raised in Melrose and was currently a junior at Melrose High School. Mr. Davey had a smile that would light up a room. He enjoyed playing recreational basketball at the YMCA, riding his skateboard, dirt bikes &...
Michael F. Keddie
Jan 16, 2016
Michael F. Keddie, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, died on January 16, 2016 at the age of 46. Michael was born in Melrose on February 26, 1969 to Edward and Mary (Ozea) Keddie. He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1987. After high school, Michael lived in Malden for a few years, then Leominster for...
John Owen Curran
Jan 14, 2016
John Owen Curran passed away on January 14, 2016 at his home in Wakefield surrounded by family. He was 94 years of age. John was born in Dorchester on March 31, 1921 to the late William & Ethel (Owen) Curran. He was raised in East Boston & Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School. Mr. Curran joined the US Army...
Paul H. Caron
Jan 12, 2016
Paul H. Caron passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on January 12, 2016 at the age of 85. Paul was born in Melrose on June 11, 1930 to Elzear & Louise (Doucette) Caron, was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1948 and has been a lifelong resident. He entered the service in 1952 and served his country...
Patricia A. Farrington Christanko
Jan 12, 2016
Patricia A. (Farrington) Christanko passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on January 12, 2016. She was 69 years of age. Patricia was born in Malden on December 13, 1946, was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett Vocational School in 1964. She lived in Lynn for many years, Florida for a few years and the past 5 years in Melrose. Pat...
Karen L. Mccarthy West
Jan 12, 2016
Karen L. (McCarthy) West, of Lynn, formerly of Peabody, died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Jan. 12, 2016 at the age of 64. Karen was born in Lawrence, raised in Andover and was a graduate of Andover High School. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and her master's degree from Salem...
Antonette A. Barbaro Hurwitz
Jan 6, 2016
Antonette A. (Barbaro) Hurwitz passed away at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea on January 6, 2016. She was 91 years of age. She was born in Boston on July 23, 1924 to the late Charles & Angelina (Macaluso) Barbaro. Antonette was raised in the North End of Boston, lived in Everett for several years and most of...
Albert J. Toomey
Jan 4, 2016
Albert J. Toomey passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on January 4, 2016. He was 71 years of age. Albert was born in Cambridge on August 5, 1944 to the late Albert & Dorothy Toomey. He was raised in Everett, graduated from the Everett Vocational School with a degree in electrical. In 1966 Albert joined the US Army...
Louise J. Albano Leone
Jan 3, 2016
Louise J. (Albano) Leone, of Melrose, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on January 3, 2016. Born on January 17, 1922, she was 93. Beloved wife of the late Victor J. Leone Sr. for 69 years. Devoted mother of Margaret Leone of Tewksbury and Victor J. Leone Jr. & his wife Carolina of Lynnfield. Cherished grandmother of...
Alice D. Dorn Flynn
Jan 2, 2016
Alice D. (Dorn) Flynn, of Peabody & Ft Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Melrose, died at the Hunt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Danvers on Jan. 2, 2016 at the age of 89. Alice was born in Malden, raised in Melrose, a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1944 and The Chandler School in Boston. She worked for the Malden...
Michael T. Deal
Jan 1, 2016
Michael T. Deal, of Melrose, Jan. 1, 2016. Michael was born & raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School. He resided in Melrose for most of his life and Malden for several years. Michael's daughter Isobel was the most important part of his life. He was a talented artist and enjoyed music, sports, fishing, drawing, riding his bike and...
Elaine A. Cook
Dec 31, 2015
Elaine A. Cook, 63, of Melrose, MA passed away on December 31, 2015. Born in Fitchburg, MA on July 22, 1952, to the late Irene and Donald J. Cook. She attended local schools and graduated from Fitchburg High School in the class of 1970. From the time she was very young, she had always wanted to become a nurse. She...
Anna E. Doucette Morgan
Dec 30, 2015
Anna E. (Doucette) Morgan, of Melrose, formerly of Lynn, died at the Wakefield Center in Wakefield on Dec. 30, 2015 at the age of 97. Anna was born & raised in Lynn, resided in Lynn for over 90 years and the past 8 years in Melrose. Anna worked at General Electric for over 44 years before her retirement and was...
Carol Ann Lank Mrs Walker
Dec 28, 2015
Carol Ann (Lank) Walker, of Old Orchard Beach, ME, formerly of Melrose, December 28, 2015. Beloved wife of 55 years to Charles A. Walker. Loving mother of Charles A. Walker Jr. & his wife Elizabeth of Old Orchard Beach, ME. Cherished grandmother of Chase & Jack Walker. Caring sister of Linda Lee & her late husband Eugene of Hull and...
