Obituaries

May 27, 2023

Geraldine C. (Tieso) "Gerri" Morello, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Phillips Manor Nursing Home in Lynn, at age 93.

Geraldine was born in Boston on October 27, 1929, one of 10 children of the late Benjamin C. Tieso and Mary R. (Colonna) Tieso....

May 26, 2023

Edward J. Harrison, Jr., of Saugus, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 26, 2023 with family by his side. He was 86 years old.

He was born in Somerville, MA on May 31, 1936 the only child of the late Edward Joseph Harrison Sr. and Rose (Capriulo) Harrison. A graduate of Somerville High School he lived...

May 24, 2023

Dr. Laura M. (LeSaffre) Lamore, a resident of Dracut, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, May 24, 2023. Laura was 37.

Born in Melrose on August 19, 1985, Laura graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 2003 where she first discovered her love of music. She received...

May 17, 2023

Bruce W. Swim, lifelong resident of Winchester, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, his 72nd birthday.

Born in Winchester on May 17, 1951, Bruce was one of two children of the late Merrill C. and Agatha (Popoff) Swim.  He graduated from Winchester High School class of 1971 and attended college in Denver, Colorado.

Growing up...

May 15, 2023

Mildred Boyle Perkins, a resident of Lynnfield and formerly of Melrose, died peacefully on May 15, 2023 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center holding hands with her husband of 71 years, George William (Bill) Perkins, II.  Her sons, George III, Clifton and his husband Ron Hudson, and Mark were with her and were given the gift of saying...

May 15, 2023

Ofelia T. Evangelista of Stoneham passed away on Monday May 15, 2023 at the age of 71.

Ofelia was born on November 2, 1951 in San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, one of 12 children of the late Cipriano and Consolacion (Torres) Evangelista.

Ofelia graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Far Eastern University in Manila and...

May 14, 2023

Anne M. Wing, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Glen Ridge Nursing Center on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at age 89.

Anne was born in Somerville on April 19, 1934, daughter of the late George Smith and Helen Wing. She attended schools in Bedford and Wilmington before beginning her working life as young woman....

May 13, 2023

William R. “Bill” Ghen, former resident of Melrose and Beverly, passed away on May 13, 2023 in Haverhill, MA after a lengthy decline in health. He was 93. Born and raised in Melrose, Bill was the only child of the late Russell C. and Viola M. (Lasky) Ghen.   After graduating from Melrose High School, Bill continued his education at...

May 10, 2023

Judith F. MacPherson, of Salisbury, and formerly of Wakefield and Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Country Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Newburyport, at age 83.

Judith was born in Cambridge on March 11, 1940, the daughter of the late Philip Benson and Virginia (Carleton) Jahnle. Raised in Melrose and...

May 9, 2023

Robert F. “Bobby” Hyder, a resident of Laurel Hollow, NY and formerly of Lawrence, MA, passed away peacefully at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at age 69.

Robert was born in Boston on June 11, 1953, one of three children of the late Frederick Hyder and Theresa (Salami) Hyder.

May 4, 2023

Patricia M. Connors, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 04, 2023. She was 84.

Born on December 23, 1938 in Melrose, Patricia was one of six children of the late Matthew G. and Dorothy (Chetwynd) Connors. Pat grew up in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School in 1956.

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May 3, 2023

Marie C. (Hong) Wong, long time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, at the Courtyard Nursing Center in Medford.  She was 97.

Born in Lynn on August 11th, 1925, Marie was one of six children of the late Chung and Tai Kwai (Ng) Hong.  She grew up in Melrose and attended Melrose...

May 3, 2023

Ruby "Jean" (Hiltz) Ducott, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, following a brief period of declining health. She was 92.

Born in Waltham on May 25, 1930, Jean was one of three children of the late Edwin A. and Kathleen (Vroom) Hiltz. As a child, Jean...

May 1, 2023

Kevin E. Murphy, resident of Peabody, and formerly of Medford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2023 at a Danvers healthcare facility.  He was 75.

Born in Melrose on February 17, 1948, Kevin was one of two children of the late John J. and Eleanor M. (Rideout) Murphy.  He grew up in Medford and attended Medford...

April 30, 2023

Florence M. Lionetti, a resident of Dracut, formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away at home on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at age 87.

Florence was born in Boston on January 13, 1936, one of three children of the late Carmen Lionetti and Teodora (Pierni) Lionetti. Raised in Somerville, she graduated from Somerville High School and settled in...

April 29, 2023

Lena F. (McDaniel) Young, a resident of Braintree and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Alliance Health of Braintree, at age 100.

Lena was born on a family farm in Lyons, Georgia on February 17, 1923, daughter of the late Rafe and Ophelia (Connors) McDaniel. One of 13 children, her...

April 28, 2023

Gary F. Dancewicz, a 40-year college football official and longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday, April 28, 2023, at age 74.

Born on January 16, 1949 in Lynn, Gary was raised and educated in Lynn, and graduated from Lynn English High School,...

April 26, 2023

Scott M. Allenshepski, resident of Taunton and formerly of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at age 58.

Scott was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on June 22, 1964, one of four children of the late John J. and Catherine A. (Murray) Allenshepski. A graduate of...

April 24, 2023

Francis W. “Sonny” Shepherd III, 88, long time resident of Melrose, MA, passed away peacefully at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford on April 24, 2023 after his courageous two year battle with cancer.

Born in Somerville on September 6,1934, he was the son of the late Frances (Nichols) Stone, Francis W....

April 23, 2023

Henry H. Van Vleck, of Granby, CT, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was 90.

Henry was born on January 13, 1933 along with his twin sister, Sarita, in Montclair, NJ. He graduated from Loomis School in 1951 and Middlebury College in 1955.  He served...