James E. "Cubba" Cabral
Jun 13, 2026
James E. Cabral “Cubba”, a resident of Malden, passed away suddenly at the age of 59.
Jimmy was a former resident of Melrose and graduated from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in 1984. He was the lead splicer at National Grid, where he worked for over 35 years. Jimmy was the loving brother to his sister Kate Leonard of...
Paula F. Govostes
Jun 10, 2026
Paula F. (O'Brien) Govostes, formerly of Melrose, died surrounded by family on June 10, 2026 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Melrose on March 9, 1955 to the late Anne (O’Keefe) and Francis O’Brien. She was raised in Melrose and attended St. Mary’s School.
Paula was the beloved wife of the late Diamond G. Govostes. Loving mother of Christopher...
Theresa M. Winslow
Jun 7, 2026
Theresa M. (Keeler) Winslow, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died peacefully on June 7, 2026. She was born in Melrose on February 19, 1929 to the late Helena (Sullivan) and Frank Keeler. Theresa was raised in Melrose and graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar and High Schools.
Theresa was a lifetime member of the St. Mary’s Ladies Sodality and a founding member...
Amelia (McCabe) Lawson
Jun 6, 2026
Amelia (McCabe) Lawson, 99, of Medford and Melrose, passed away peacefully, due to complications from dementia, on June 6, 2026.
Born in Motherwell, Scotland, to Samuel and Jane (Donnelly) McCabe. Amelia was the eighth of their ten children. During the Great Depression, her father lost his business and the family moved to Council Housing in Glasgow.
As a young girl, Amelia was...
Ngoc Van Nguyen
Jun 2, 2026
Ngoc Van Nguyen
October 4, 1946 - June 2, 2026. Survived by his loving family.
Visiting Hours will be held from 5:30-8:00pm on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. Burial will be held at 8:00am on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Forest Dale Cemetery, 150 Forest St., Malden. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited...
Donald "Donny" MacKenzie
May 31, 2026
Donald ‘Donny’ MacKenzie, 78, of Melrose, Massachusetts, and formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.
Donald proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Donald was predeceased by his beloved wife, Deborah MacKenzie; his parents, Arthur and Elizabeth MacKenzie; and his siblings, Arthur MacKenzie and Jane Murphy. He is survived...
Margaret "Peg" (Turner) Kelly
May 27, 2026
Margaret "Peg" (Turner) Kelly, a beloved and devoted figure in her community, passed away on May 27, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley. Born on January 24, 1932, in Melrose, Massachusetts, Peg lived a life marked by dedication, faith, and an enduring commitment to family and community.
A graduate of St. Mary's, where she served as class president...
Paul H. Caron, Jr.
May 27, 2026
Paul H. Caron, Jr., a lifelong resident of Melrose, died on May 27, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born in Malden, Ma to Charlotte (Adams) Caron & the late Paul Caron Sr., was raised in Melrose, and graduated from Melrose High School. Paul would then marry his wife, Susan (Colangeli), and settle in Melrose to raise their...
Henry P. Doyle
May 24, 2026
Henry P. Doyle, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Henry was born in Everett, MA to the late Helen (Butler) and Henry F. Doyle. He was raised in Melrose, and graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School, BC High School, and Boston College. After which he married his wife MaryEllen to whom...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Kerrigan
May 23, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Kerrigan, 85, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.
Born on March 27, 1941, in Medford, Massachusetts, Jerry lived a life full of dedication to his family, service to his country, and a thirst for knowledge.
He attended Medford Public Schools before going on to Boston College, where he earned a degree in History.
Jerry proudly served in...
Margaret "Meg" Fane
May 22, 2026
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce that Meg passed peacefully at the age of 89, after a long and courageous fight with Alzheimer's Disease.
Born in the London area, Meg's early childhood was shaped by extraordinary circumstances. During World War II she and her mother moved between temporary housing, bomb shelters, and even Ireland, while her father...
Lorna Priestley
May 16, 2026
Surrounded by her devoted family, Lorna Priestley passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Peabody, Massachusetts, at the extraordinary age of 104. Her long life was marked by resilience, warmth, and an unwavering love for those closest to her, leaving behind a legacy cherished by all who knew her.
Lorna Bernice Hanselman Priestley was born November 13, 1921, in Edwardsville,...
Gail T. (Lennon) Lucien
May 16, 2026
Gail T. (Lennon) Lucien, of Brooksby Village, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 87.
Born on October 29, 1938, Gail grew up in Revere and later made her home in Melrose, where she raised her family. Family was the center of Gail’s...
Albert " AL " Howitt
May 14, 2026
Albert (Al) Howitt passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 14th. A lifelong resident of Melrose, Al was the only child of the late Alexander and Helen (Cameron) Howitt.
A true entrepreneur and an exceptional mechanic - 'that man can fix anything" was often the remark made when speaking to those who knew him. Al rebuilt his first engine and...
Andrew Sullivan
May 12, 2026
Andrew passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 38. Born on December 22, 1987, Andrew grew up in Malden, Massachusetts, where he developed the creativity, humor, and kindness that would define his life. Andrew was a gentle soul who touched many lives. He had a natural talent for drawing and found joy in playing the guitar, using...
Patricia Ann Perry
May 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Perry passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 at age 81. Born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, to Wilfred Chenaille and Adella (Saj) Chenaille, Patricia graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1963, then attended hairdressing school before working for New England Telephone during her early adult years.
Patricia built a distinguished career in the insurance industry, working for...
Michael Vincent Batchelder
May 11, 2026
Michael Vincent Batchelder, 52, of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026. Born on January 15, 1974, Mike was a lifelong resident of Melrose whose larger-than-life personality, unwavering devotion to family and country, and generous spirit left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Mike was the beloved husband of Jill Egel Batchelder, with whom he had just celebrated...
Barbara J. Scott
May 7, 2026
Barbara J. Scott (Jackson), 80, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Melrose surrounded by family after a short illness. Beloved wife of John P. O’Neil, proud mother of Laura, Brian and his wife Antonette, David, and Samantha Scott and her partner Sarah Stevenson. Loving and devoted “Baba” to Jackson Burdick and Charlie and Sophia Scott.
Born...
Michael A. Chiaradonna
May 6, 2026
Michael Albert Chiaradonna, lovingly known as “Mike” passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the age of 80. His warmth, wit, and unmistakable laugh leave behind a silence deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Born on May 20, 1945, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Mike spent much of his life in Lynn, Saugus, and Melrose. He attended Lynn English...
Janis Lee Doucette
May 5, 2026
Janis Lee Doucette, 77, of North Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on May 5, 2026. Born on June 26, 1948, in Melrose, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Irma Doucette.
Janis was a creative spirit and a talented artist who expressed herself through her work, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew her. A respected member...
