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Joseph L. Paglia
January 8, 2026
Joseph L. "DoDo" Paglia, of Saugus and formerly long-time resident of the North End, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was 98.
Born on December 22, 1927, in the North End, one of two children of the late Frank "ChiChi" and Theresa (Vozzella) Paglia.Joe grew up in the North End, and spent much of his younger years boxing,...
J. Allen Hillson
January 3, 2026
J. Allen Hillson, longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 81.
He was born on August 28, 1944 in Malden, one of seven children of the late Stewart B. Hillson and Eunice M. (Moulaison) Hillson.
Allen, as he was known to all, attended Project Triangle in Malden as a youth. Hard working...
Gail Stocker
January 1, 2026
Gail Stocker, a resident of Belmont, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, at age 91.
Gail was born in Lynn on September 21, 1934, daughter of the late Lewis O. Stocker and Margery (Carr) Stocker. She graduated from Milton High School, and from Radcliffe College.
Gail enjoyed sports and arts, and was an avid donator to...
Marie S. Martorano
December 31, 2025
Marie S. Martorano, long-time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was 80.
Marie was the beloved wife of Nicholas B. Martorano.
According to Marie's wishes, services will remain private.
Maureen Flammia
December 31, 2025
Maureen G. (Hilton) Flammia, long-time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was 86.
Born on November 10, 1939 in Boston, Maureen was the oldest of three children of the late Elizabeth Grace (Hughes) Hilton. Raised in East Boston, Maureen’s spirit blossomed from an early age. A proud graduate of Fitton High School, she served...
Peter F. Kelly, Jr.
December 27, 2025
Peter F. Kelly Jr. of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home Saturday December 27, 2025. He was 68 years old.
Peter was born in New York City on September 4, 1957, to the late Peter F. Kelly Sr. And Joan (Connolly) Kelly. The family moved to Guilford Connecticut, where he grew up. Peter's early years were filled with laughter and a sense of adventure,...
Beatrice A. Galenius
December 27, 2025
Beatrice A. Galenius (Brennan), age 91, of Saugus died on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody.
Born in Boston on March 21, 1934 and lived in Golden Hills in Saugus for most of her life.
She was the daughter of the late George and Ellen (Leary) Brennan. Former wife of Norman Galenius and...
Joseph E. Graves
December 18, 2025
Joseph E. Graves, “Uncle Joe” as he was known to many, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 18, 2025 following a recent illness. Prior to his illness, he resided in Medford, MA, where he was kindly and courteously cared for by all who lived, worked, and visited there.
Joseph was born on October 9, 1941 in Melrose, to...
Richard A. Ross
December 17, 2025
Richard A. Ross, resident of Haverhill, passed away surrounded by those he loved and held dear to his heart on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at age 65.
Born in Stoneham on December 15, 1960, Rich was one of fourteen children of the late James E. Ross and Theresa M. (Nash) Ross. He was raised on the Route 1 side of Lynnfield...
Barbara E. Wellington
December 16, 2025
Barbara E. (Weber) Wellington, long-time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was 97.
Born on August 30, 1928, in Dedham, Barbara was one of two children of the late Robert and Ellen (Anderson) Weber. She grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. A proud graduate of Dedham...
Mercer Fellouris
December 12, 2025
Mercer Fellouris, of Stoneham and formerly of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Stoneham on Friday, December 12, 2025, with her family by her side. She was 82.
Born on December 10, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, Mercer was the daughter of the late John H. Fellouris and Helen Botzis. She spent her childhood between New Bedford, Charleston,...
William T. Scalley
December 8, 2025
William “Bill” Thomas Scalley, a dedicated outdoorsman who rose to the highest ranks of international hospitality and was a devoted husband to his wife, Jessica, for 46 years, died peacefully in his sleep in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on December 8, 2025. He was 88.
Born to Margaret (Marshall) and Joseph Scalley and raised in Hudson, New York, Bill spent his early years...
Timothy J. Stanislawzyk
December 6, 2025
Timothy J. Stanislawzyk, formerly longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 58.
Born in Melrose, Tim was one of twin boys born on August 17, 1967 to the late Joseph J. and Marie T. (Noonan) Stanislawzyk. Raised at 64 Madison Avenue in the Greenwood section of Wakefield, he carried a lifelong pride...
Margaret "Peggy" Ballard
November 30, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" (Hall) Ballard, of Malden and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 92.
Born in Malden on February 17, 1933, to Starr and Blanche J. (Forsyth) Hall, Sr., Peggy graduated from Malden High School. She married her beloved Paul E. Ballard and raised their family in Melrose.
Peggy was a take-charge woman-decisive,...
Donna Decareau
November 13, 2025
Donna (Brady) Decareau, of Boston, passed peacefully yet unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was 61.
Born in Chelsea on January 20, 1964, Donna was a cherished daughter of the late Wendall and Caroline (Wheeler) Brady. She grew up surrounded by the laughter and love of her Chelsea neighborhood, roots that shaped the warmth she carried throughout her life.
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Eda Kramer
November 10, 2025
On November 10, 2025, Eda's body freed her spirit in the same manner with which she lived - without struggle or complaint. Even during the hardest of times, she maintained an accepting nature and ease, flowing with life's forces as they came. Her steadfast faith in God provided comfort amid an ever-changing world.
Eda (Donatelli) Kramer was born September 15, 1937 in East Boston...
Roland "Rolly" Van Kavelaar
November 6, 2025
Roland D. Van Kavelaar, Jr., a resident of N. Reading and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was 74.
Born in Manchester, Connecticut, on February 26, 1951, Roland was one of four children of the late Roland D. Van Kavelaar Sr. and Janice (Visscher) Van Kavelaar....
John Croshaw
November 5, 2025
John Croshaw, a longtime resident of Malden and recently of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 89.
Born in Medford on April 12, 1936, John was one of two children of the late John and Gladys (Crosby) Croshaw. Raised in Malden, he graduated from Malden High School with the Class of 1955 and...
Joan L. Finamore
October 31, 2025
Joan L. (Livingston) Finamore, a long-time resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at The Atrium at Drum Hill in Chelmsford. She was 92 years old.
Born in Stoneham on September 11, 1933, Joan was the cherished daughter of the late William B. and Hazel (Panarello) Livingston. She was raised and educated in Malden, where she graduated...
Pauline J. "Paula" Walsh
October 24, 2025
Pauline J. “Paula” Walsh, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was 84.
Born in Melrose on June 30, 1941, Paula was the daughter of the late Everett and Marion (Stantial) Marston. A proud Melrose native, she graduated from Melrose High School and Tufts University before...
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