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Janet E. McKenney
September 15, 2025
Janet E. McKenney, a resident of Topsfield, formerly of Saugus, passed away at home on Monday, September 15, 2025, at age 80.
Janet was born in Chelsea on December 7, 1944, one of three children of the late Walter Pearson and Eleanor (Gill) Pearson. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, and married Gordon S. McKenney Jr. in...
Sally W. Frank
September 11, 2025
Sally Wallace Frank of Malden, MA passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was 88 years of age. Born in and raised in Needham, MA, the daughter of Mary Stigler and Barton Stuart Wallace, Sally graduated from Needham High School in the class of 1955. She spent most of her adult life in Melrose, MA, where she raised her family.
She...
Elizabeth M. Faherty
September 8, 2025
Elizabeth M. Faherty, a resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 8, 2025, at age 68.
Elizabeth was born in Boston on November 16, 1956, one of two children of the late Eugenia (Hanlon) and Robert E. Faherty. Raised in South Boston, she attended St. Brigid School where she graduated from High School. She moved to Melrose...
Francis "Frank" Stoney
September 8, 2025
Francis M. "Frank" Stoney, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 92.
Frank was born in Boston on February 9, 1933, son of the late Walter Stoney and Lena (Belinsky) Stoney. He served honorably in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955 while stationed in Alaska. After receiving an honorable discharge, he married...
Joseph L. Keenom
August 28, 2025
Joseph L. Keenom, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Mass General Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at age 75.
Born on February 9, 1950, in Maryland, Joe spent his early childhood in California before his family settled in Melrose. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1969, where he first met his future wife, Rhonda Schermerhorn, in...
Raymond A. Gerke
August 26, 2025
Raymond A. Gerke, of Peabody and formerly of Reading, passed away in Reading, MA after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at age 81.
Born on August 21, 1944 in Amityville, NY, Ray was one of two children of the late Oscar and Clara (Ruhland) Gerke. He grew up in Bethpage, NY, and his life was marked by a...
Fred R. Richards, Sr.
August 24, 2025
Fred R. Richards, Sr., of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 86.
Born on June 7, 1939 in Boston, Fred was one of three children of the late Fred A. and Grace Hope (Vitagliano) Richards. He spent his formative years in East Boston, where he graduated from Boston English School. He furthered his...
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...
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