David M. Gauvreau
August 22, 2025
David M. Gauvreau of Melrose, MA, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2025, one day after celebrating his 87th birthday.
Born on August 21, 1938, in Somerville, MA, David lived a full and meaningful life. He wore many hats over the years — treasurer and owner of Eastern Air and Refrigeration, moderator at the First Congregational Church in Melrose,...
Barbara Day
August 16, 2025
Barbara (Breed) Day, a longtime Wakefield resident passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92.
Born in Lynn on February 23, 1933, Barbara was the daughter of the late Lester B. Breed and Beatrice A. (Archambeault) Breed. She was raised and educated in Lynn before graduating from Winslow Secretarial School in...
Mevla Besic
August 14, 2025
Mevla Besic, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Elmhurst Healthcare in Melrose. She was 83.
Born in Zivinice, Bosnia, Mevla was the daughter of the late Camil and Hadzira (Masic) Besic. As the eldest of six children, she was a natural caregiver-selfless, nurturing, and always ready to help. From a young age, she took...
James T. Meehan
August 11, 2025
James T. Meehan, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his home. He was 84.
Born on September 14, 1940, in Boston, Jim grew up in Marblehead and Wellesley Hills, where his kindness, gentle spirit, and great sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. He served in the United States Army. Jim was a...
Susan A. Burnside
August 10, 2025
Susan Ann (Ellison) Burnside, 71, of Malden, MA, passed away suddenly on August 10, 2025. Born and raised in Everett, Susan built a life full of love, laughter, and generosity, calling Malden home for the past 45 years.
For 43 years, she shared her life with her devoted husband, William (Bill) F. Burnside, a partnership grounded in deep love, mutual respect,...
Anthony J. Scapicchio
August 5, 2025
Anthony J. Scapicchio, a man of strong character, remarkable talent and deep devotion to family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 93.
Born in Boston on December 5, 1931, Anthony was one of two children of the late Sebastiano and Antonetta (Giullo) Scapicchio. Raised in the North End and...
Charles F. "Chas" O'Connor
August 2, 2025
Charles “Chas” Francis O'Connor, resident of Braintree, died suddenly on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Hartford, CT on November 23, 1955, son of the late Leonard A. O’Connor and Mary L. (Mullan) O’Connor. A proud son of Cromwell CT, Chas lived his life in and around his mother’s native Boston and his greater family’s roots.
As...
Stephen Patrick Galvin
July 16, 2025
Stephen Patrick Galvin, a devoted Melrose Police Officer, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. He was 51.
Born in Medford on December 22, 1973, Steve was one of three children of the late Michael T. Galvin Sr. and Paulette (Keaveny) Galvin. Raised in Melrose, he was a proud graduate of Melrose High...
Richard H. Olsen
July 10, 2025
Richard H. Olsen, a humble and devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at his home in East Wakefield, New Hampshire, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by his family he cherished. He was 83.
Born in Winchester on January 13, 1942, Richard was one of three children of the late Axel D. Olsen and Mary C. (Byam) Olsen. He was...
Stephen J. White
July 3, 2025
Stephen J. White, of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was 75.
Born on October 28, 1949, in Woburn, Stephen was one of five children of the late James and Barbara (Foye) White, Jr. Stephen grew up in Wilmington, where he developed a love for music and adventure. A proud graduate of...
David T. Carbonneau
July 1, 2025
David Tapley Carbonneau, 63
Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Educator
Man of Wit, Wisdom, and Kindness
David Tapley Carbonneau, 63, of Melrose passed away from glioblastoma on July 1, 2025. He spent his final days at home, surrounded by the love of friends and family, including his wife of 29 years, Kristine, daughter Madeleine, son Lucien, and future son-in-law Austin.
David was the eldest of...
Anona L. Hartman
June 24, 2025
Anona L. (Greene) Hartman, a resident of Saco, Maine and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Landing at Saco Bay. She was 81.
Anona was born in Lewiston, Maine on July 25, 1943, one of four children of the late Earle W. Greene and Hildah E. (Ellis) Greene.
She grew up in Lewiston, Maine and...
Ralph Watson
June 22, 2025
Ralph L. Watson, Jr., dedicated educator, compassionate community leader, and talented craftsman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Concord Hospital in New Hampshire. He was 67.
Ralph was born in Cambridge on February 23, 1958, one of six children of the late Ralph L. Watson and June (Dugan) Watson. Raised in Melrose, he graduated from Melrose High School...
Linda Connell
June 19, 2025
Linda D. Connell, age 65 and resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Thursday, June 19, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was born on July 31, 1959 in Somerville, daughter of the late Francis Joseph Connell and Phyllis Louise (Isinger) Connell.
After graduating from Melrose High School, she attended Chamberlayne School of Design and Merchandising in...
Doris A. Kelly
June 14, 2025
Doris A. (Waddington) Kelly, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 14, 2025 at Care One of Wilmington.
Doris was born on October 16, 1932, the only child of Myrtle Evans and William Waddington. She was raised in Dorchester, MA and graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in 1950.
Doris then went to work...
Geraldine Sirois
June 11, 2025
Geraldine (Petrucci) Sirois of Yellow Springs, Ohio was called home to the Lord on June 11, 2025. She was 80. Born August 3, 1944, in Medford, MA, Geraldine grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School class of 1962.
Geraldine is the daughter of the late Americo Petrucci and the late Julia (Clementi) Petrucci of Wakefield, sister of the...
Beverly R. Schluntz
June 8, 2025
Beverly R. (Rouillard) Schluntz, formerly longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully in York, Maine on Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, at age 92.
Beverly was born on January 22, 1933 in Malden, daughter of the late Walter L. Rouillard and Clara Peterson. She was raised in Malden where she graduated from Malden High School. Growing up...
Patricia A. "Patti" LaFarge
June 3, 2025
Patricia A. LaFarge, a resident of Melrose, formerly longtime of Malden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the age of 63. Patti leaves behind a legacy of resilience, and unwavering love for her family.
Born in Malden on May 10, 1962, Patricia was one of five daughters and was raised in a close-knit home with strong family bonds. She was educated...
Joseph L. DeCicco
May 31, 2025
Joseph Lawrence DeCicco, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Joseph lived a long and meaningful life guided by faith, hard work, and deep devotion to his loved ones. He had a successful career as an engineer at Raytheon Missile Systems and...
Eileen O. DeGregorio
May 30, 2025
Eileen O. DeGregorio, of Wakefield, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was 38.
Eileen loved life! She loved her family, especially her sister Anna Joy. She loved her many Aunts,Uncles and cousins. She cherished her friends and their families as well. She particularly loved being a Godmother. She secretly had named herself “Fairy Godmother”...