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Marjorie (Smith) "Marge" Tomer
September 3, 2014
Mrs. Marjorie (Smith) "Marge" Tomer, a longtime resident of Harwich and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Cape Cod Hospital. She was 83. Marge was born in Stoneham, one of three children of the late William J. Smith and Nita (Barchard) Smith.She was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School.She married William...
Elizabeth L. "Betsy" Barton
August 27, 2014
On a beautiful New England day, with the sun shining in her room, classical music playing, and family with her, Mrs. Elizabeth L. "Betsy" Barton, passed away while resting peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.She was 77. Elizabeth, known lovingly as "Betsy" was born on May 13, 1937 in Boston, one of two children of the late Francis L. Barton...
Russell K. Burke
August 26, 2014
Mr. Russell K. Burke, US Navy Veteran and longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Life Care Center in Stoneham, at age 92. Mr. Burke was born in Chicago, Illinois, one of three children of the late James V. Burke and Mildred (Tichy) Mollers.He was raised working in the farming town of Anamosa,...
Judith L. "Judie" Frey
August 24, 2014
Judith L. "Judie" Frey, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, at age 72. Judie was born in Melrose on March 11, 1942, one of two children of the late Henry M. Tanner and Frances (Tash) Tanner.Raised in Melrose, she continued living in Melrose throughout her life.Judie...
Roderick E. Eddy
August 17, 2014
Mr. Roderick E. Eddy, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Wilmington Health Care Center, at age 87. Mr. Eddy was born on April 7, 1927 in Malden, son of the late Albert E. Eddy and Edith F. (Luce) Eddy.He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School.Mr. Eddy proudly served his...
Rose Sacramone
August 17, 2014
Mrs. Rose (Aiesi) Sacramone, a longtime resident of Everett, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, August 17, 2014, at age 90. She was born on January 11, 1924 in Everett, one of six children of the late Paul Aiesi and Mary (Zarba) Aiesi. Raised and educated in Everett, she lived in Everett all of her life.After graduating from...
Raymond A. Mcgeoch
August 16, 2014
Mr. Raymond A. McGeoch, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Wingate of Reading, at age 87. Ray was born on March 11, 1927 in Rockport, one of three children of the late Raymond R. McGeoch and Elsie (Cunningham) McGeoch.He was raised in York and South Portland, Maine and settled in Melrose after...
Robert J. "Bob" Casey
August 15, 2014
Robert J. Casey of Melrose died peacefully at home on August 15, 2014 at the age of 93, after a long illness. Bob was known for his sharp wit and love of life. He worked hard to provide a good life for his family in whom he took great pride. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him....
Josephine A. Melito
July 31, 2014
Mrs. Josephine A. (Lewis) Melito, a long time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 31, 2014 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, at age 89. Josephine was born on April 2, 1925, in East Boston, one of four children of the late Arthur Lewis and Anna (Doherty) Lewis.She was raised and educated in East Boston.For...
Hugh M. Parks
July 27, 2014
Mr. Hugh M. Parks, a longtime resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Wilmington Health Care Center, at age 96. Born on March 1, 1918 in Ellijay, Georgia, Hugh was one of eight children of the late George M. and Josie (DeBorde) Parks.He was raised and educated in Ellijay, GA and after graduating from high...
Jean (Lamonica) Brossenne
July 25, 2014
Mrs. Jean (LaMonica) Brossenne, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2014 at age 92 at the Glen Ridge Nursing Center in Medford. Jean was born in Boston, a daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Joseph and Concetta (Cordovano) LaMonica.Raised in East Boston, she met her future husband, Albert R. Brossenne, while out dancing with...
Keith Daly
July 22, 2014
Keith Daly, of Malden, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 peacefully in his home at the age of 74. Born in Somerville on July 10, 1940, he was the son of the late Albert J. Daly and Pauline A. (Moran) Daly. Keith was raised in Somerville, MA, Westwood, NJ and Melrose, MA and attended Melrose High School. After proudly...
Patrick Pica
July 17, 2014
Mr. Patrick Pica, a resident of Key West, Florida and formerly of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at age 82 on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Miami, FL. Patrick was born on January 27, 1932 in Malden, one of three children of the late Gulio Pica and Antonette (Zagaria) Pica.Raised and educated in Malden, Mr. Pica...
Leo S. Cipriano
July 2, 2014
Mr. Leo S. Cipriano, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, at the age of 95.Leo was born on May 13, 1919 in Boston, one of six children of the late Giuseppe and Carmela (Seguso) Cipriano. He grew up in the west end of Boston and moved to...
Willard M. "Bill" Gray
June 25, 2014
Mr. Willard M. "Bill" Gray, Sr., President of Gray's Appliance and lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Winchester Hospital, at age 87. Bill Gray Sr. was born on July 31, 1926 in Melrose, one of two children of the late LeRoy H. Gray and Alice W. (Flannigan) Gray. He was raised on Lebanon...
George L. Fellows
June 25, 2014
Mr. George L. Fellows, of Effingham, New Hampshire, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Melrose, at age 98. George was born on March 13, 1916 in Melrose, one of three children of the late Karl W. Fellows, and Mary A. (Atwood) Fellows. He was raised in Melrose and...
Neil F. Cadigan
June 24, 2014
Neil F. Cadigan, III, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.He was 69 years of age. Neil was born on December 15, 1944 in Medford, one of three children of the late Neil F. Cadigan, Jr. and Evelyn (Muise) Cadigan. He graduated from Medford High School where he played baseball and hockey....
Lillian E. "Lil" (Jaynes) Craig
June 24, 2014
Mrs. Lillian E. "Lil" (Jaynes) Craig, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, at age 69. Lillian was born on April 21, 1945 in Everett, one of five children of the late Edwin and Eleanor (Goss) Jaynes. Raised and educated in Chelsea, she lived in Malden and North Reading for several years,...
Grace E. (Hubbs) Tura
June 22, 2014
Grace E. (Hubbs) Tura, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Oosterman's Rest Home in Melrose, at age 90. She was born in Everett, one of three children of the late Clarence A. Hubbs and Rose E. (Clifford) Hubbs. Generous with her efforts and time, Mrs. Tura regularly gave back to her community.She...
Lee C. Mudge
June 11, 2014
Mr. Lee C. Mudge, a resident of Haverhill and formerly of Warren, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, at age 70. Lee was born on February 3, 1944 in Boston, one of five children of the late Everett and Ruth Mudge.He was raised in Medford where he graduated from Medford...
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