Obituaries

July 19, 2024

James R. Carr, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday, July 19, 2024, at age 84.

Jim was born in Boston on December 6, 1939, one of nine children of the late Harry and Alberta (Harris) Carr. He was raised in Malden, graduated from Malden High School,...

July 19, 2024

J. Thomas "Tom" Montgomery, III, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, at age 76.

Tom was born in Somerville on March 15, 1948, one of three children of the late John T. "Jack" Montgomery Jr. and Louise (Heighe) Montgomery. After moving to Woburn and attending...

July 18, 2024

Patrick G. Lynch, formerly of Wakefield, lost his battle with addiction on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at age 39.

Born in Melrose on September 10, 1984, he was raised and educated in Wakefield, and worked in construction for many years.

Pat faced challenges in life, and with the support of his family, worked hard to...

July 12, 2024

Jane L. Jones, long time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, at her home.  She was 83.  Born in Cambridge on November 28, 1940, Jane was one of two children of the late John B. Jones and Marion (Laurie) Reppucci and the late Alfred “Pop” Reppucci.

Growing up in Somerville and Melrose,...

July 9, 2024

James M. "Jim" Mulhern, formerly longtime resident of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, July 9th 2024 at the age of 70.

Born on February 5, 1954 to the late Philip and Barbara Mulhern after "kicking out his older twin brother" a few minutes before. Brother to Phil Mulhern, Jeanne Hoflen, Carol Henderson, Susan Gray and Rick Mulhern....

July 8, 2024

Cynthia G. (Bacon) “Cindy” Silva, a nearly lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the ones who loved her most on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was 74 years of age.

Cindy was born in Malden on January 19, 1950, the daughter of the late Howard M. Bacon and Marion P. (Hargreaves) Bacon....

July 8, 2024

Deborah A. (Matheson) Wadland, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 76.

Deborah was born in Melrose on February 16, 1948, the daughter of the late Alexander and Evelyn (Mooers) Matheson. She was raised in Melrose where she graduated from Melrose High School. In her youth,...

July 2, 2024

Geraldine V. "Geri" (Soule) Cruickshank, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Fall River, just days after her 86th birthday.

Born in Newton on June 28, 1938, she was one of three children of the late Jerome Soule and M. Virginia (Grosse) Soule. As a young woman in Newton, Massachusetts,...

June 30, 2024

Herbert L. Fletcher Jr., born on Christmas Day in 1936 in Boston, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, in Wakefield.  He was 87.

Herb was the son of the late Herbert L. and Helen (Sargent) Fletcher, Sr.  He grew up in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School and continued his education at Northeastern University, earning a...

June 28, 2024

Robert F. Chagnot, a recent resident of Melrose and a former resident of Boston for 11 years, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the age of 88.

Born on January 4, 1936, in Torrington, CT, Robert, affectionately known as "Bob," was the only child of Kathryn Taylor Chagnot and Harry Chagnot. He spent his childhood...

June 27, 2024

Paul J. Stanford, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was 84.

Born in Somerville on May 17, 1940, Paul was one of five children of the late Edward J. and Mary (Rogers) Stanford.  He grew up in Somerville, and was a proud graduate of Somerville High School, where he excelled...

June 26, 2024

Brandon A. Lariviere, of Woburn, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.  He was 24.

Born in Melrose on July 14, 1999, Brandon was the beloved son of Denise Knox and the late John Lariviere.  He embraced life with a contagious energy and passion for sports, particularly football, and enjoyed the simple pleasures of riding bikes....

June 21, 2024

Carol J. Sargent, a resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at age 73.

Carol was born in Melrose on December 13, 1950. Raised and educated in Melrose, she was a graduate of Melrose High School. In her youth, Carol spent time every summer with her family at Humarock Beach...

June 12, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Lucie Sam, resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at a Melrose healthcare facility.  She was 62.  She was born in Haiti on May 29, 1962 to the late Max Deluy Sam and Louise Justinien.

Jacqueline was a loving and proud mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking, singing, family gatherings and...

June 10, 2024

Janice D. (Wright) Blanchard, a long time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Winchester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at age 96.

Janice was born in Worcester on November 17, 1927, the fourth of five children of the late Clifford L. Wright and Mabel (Oldham) Wright. Raised in Melrose, Janice was...

June 8, 2024

Veronica A. (McLaughlin) Stanford, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at age 83.

Veronica was born on May 24, 1941 in Charlestown, the daughter of the late William J. and Agnes V. (Mulcahy) McLaughlin. She was raised in Charlestown where she graduated from Bunker...

June 7, 2024

Patricia Hayes, of Melrose and formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Friday,  June 7, 2024.  She was 70.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas J and Edna F. (Nolan) Hayes, sister of Cheryl A. And her Husband Stephen of Saugus, and good friend of Bill W.

Patricia enjoyed spending time with family...

May 27, 2024

David G. Moran, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 27, 2024, at age 82.

Dave was born in Boston on December 31, 1941, one of three children of the late David G. Moran and Mary T. (Keegan) Moran. A Dorchester native and graduate of Cathedral High School, Dave's roots forever remained part...

May 26, 2024

Laurence E. "Larry" Day, a resident of Wakefield and Plaistow, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at age 62.

Larry was born in Stoneham on October 23, 1961. Raised and educated in Wakefield, Larry graduated from Wakefield High School, Class of 1980. After graduation, Larry began his long working career at Lamb & Ritchie...

May 26, 2024

Salvy "Sal" DiCarlo, longtime of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family after a valiant, stubborn and good humored battle with cancer at Newton-Wellesley Hospital on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Sal was only 56.

Sal was born in Stoneham on August 13, 1967, one of four children of the late Saverio DiCarlo and Antonina (Marabello)...