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Janice M. Shepherd
December 29, 2010
Reverend Janice M. "Jan" Shepherd, a resident of Heritage Heights in Concord, New Hampshire and formerly of New Boston, NH, died at home on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the age of 81. Jan was born on April 11, 1929 in Medford, one of two daughters of the late Alice (Hilson) and Joseph N. Marsh. A graduate of Wheaton College...
Albert G. 'Al' Adam
December 29, 2010
Mr. Albert G. "Al" Adam, a resident of Wakefield since 1957, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Peabody.He was 85 years old. Albert was born in Fall River on May 5, 1925, one of two children of the late Ernest L. Adam and Mae (Holden) Adam. Mr. Adam was...
Joan L. Polleys
December 28, 2010
Mrs. Joan (Landon) Polleys, a Melrose resident since 1969, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at her longtime home.She was 74 years old. Joan was born on September 29, 1936 in Burlington, Vermont, one of two daughters of the late Winchell J. Landon and Minnie A. (Edwards) Landon. Mrs. Polleys was raised in Dorchester where she graduated from...
Ruth (Blanchard) Moff
December 22, 2010
Mrs. Ruth (Blanchard) Moff, a resident of Wakefield since 1941, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 22, 2010 at the Golden Living Center - The Elmhurst in Melrose.She was in her 100th year. Ruth B. Moff was born on May 9, 1911 in Cambridge, one of two daughters of the late Ivan Blanchard and Mary (Johnson) Blanchard. Mrs. Moff was...
Robert Lewis Wadland
December 17, 2010
Mr. Robert Lewis Wadland, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010 at his childhood home after a period of declining health.He was 90 years old. Mr. Robert L. Wadland was born on May 31, 1920 in Melrose, one of three children of the late Henry J. S. Wadland and Elsie D. (Verry) Wadland. Robert was...
Jonathan R. Luken
December 14, 2010
Jonathan R. Luken, a resident of Lowell and formerly of Wakefield, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his home.He was 48 years old. Jonathan Roy Luken was born in Melrose on July 7, 1962, one of four sons of Justine (McCormack) and the late Robert M. Luken. Jon was raised in Wakefield where he graduated from Wakefield...
Patrick Michael Ryan
December 12, 2010
Patrick Michael Ryan, of Everett, died suddenly on December 12, 2010 in Malden.He was 25 years old. Patrick was born in Malden on July 10, 1985 and raised in Everett.He graduated from Everett High School where he excelled on the Everett High football team.He was a natural athlete who enjoyed playing all sports and was well known for his success...
John A. ''Jack'' Wilson
November 26, 2010
Mr. John A. "Jack" Wilson, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was 63. John A. Wilson was born on June 14, 1947 in Everett, one of three children of John A. Wilson and the late Amelia (VanCamfort) Wilson. John, or "Jack" as he was lovingly known,...
Richard W. Dunn
November 25, 2010
Mr. Richard W. "Dick" Dunn, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was 82 years old. Richard Dunn was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 29, 1928, one of two children of the late Richard S. Dunn and Lela (Coleman) Dunn. Richard or "Dick" as he...
Barbara L. Berg
November 25, 2010
Mrs. Barbara L. (Elliott) Berg, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Oosterman's Rest Home in Wakefield.She was 85 years old. Barbara Berg was born in Roslindale on March 19, 1925, the daughter of the late Charles H. Elliott and Jessie M. (Waugh) Elliott. Mrs. Berg was raised in Roslindale and graduated from...
Frederick W. Brown
November 22, 2010
Mr. Frederick W. Brown, Jr. a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 22, 2010 at Oosterman's Rest Home in Melrose.He was 85 years of age. Frederick was born on September 6, 1925 in Tilton, New Hampshire, one of two children of the late Frederick W. Brown Sr. and Grace (Hutchinson) Brown. Mr. Brown was raised...
Virginia C. Patten
November 16, 2010
Virginia C. Patten, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at EPOCH Senior Healthcare in Melrose.She was 92 years old. Virginia was born on August 25, 1918 in Malden and graduated from Bryant & Stratton School.She worked for many years as the office manager at New Can Company in Malden.Miss Patten was a former member of...
Mamie (Bagarella) Paratore
November 14, 2010
Mrs. Mamie (Bagarella) Paratore, a resident of Melrose and formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Epoch Senior Healthcare in Melrose.She was 88 years old. Mamie was born on September 28, 1922 in Boston, one of thirteen children of the late Charles Bagarella and Maria (Buttacavoli) Bagarella. She was...
Michael James 'Mikey' Marcotti
November 13, 2010
Michael James Marcotti, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 13, 2010 in Boston.He had lived 26 inspirational and fulfilling years with the loving care of his family. Michael James was born on February 24, 1984 in Melrose, one of three children of A. Douglas Marcotti, Jr. and Alison L. (Wetherbee)...
Edith (Johnson) Faulkner
November 11, 2010
Mrs. Edith (Johnson) Faulkner, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Melrose, in her 99th year. Born on January 9, 1912 in Brockton, she was one of five children of the late John A. Johnson and Hilma (Lindh) Johnson. Mrs. Faulkner was raised and educated in Brockton and settled in...
John P. "Jack" Aylward
November 11, 2010
Mr. John P. Jack' Aylward, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was 79 years old. John P. Aylward was born in Boston on May 29, 1931, one of nine children of the late Walter A. Aylward and Anna (Brophy) Aylward.John or Jack' as he was well...
Virginia B. "Ginny" Mcbain
November 10, 2010
Mrs. Virginia B. "Ginny" (Keniston) McBain, a resident of Brooksby Village in Peabody and formerly of Lynnfield and Melrose, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 10, 2010 at Beverly Hospital.She was 90 years old. Virginia B. McBain was born in Haverhill on August 28, 1920, one of three children of the late Frank E. Keniston and Gladys...
Mary (Tousey) Pierce
November 8, 2010
Mrs. Mary (Tousey) Pierce of Naples, Florida and Kennebunkport, Maine and formerly of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 8, 2010 at her daughter's home in Tewksbury, MA.She was 85 years old and had enjoyed a long, full, and vibrant life. Mary Tousey Pierce was born on May 7, 1925 in Boston, one...
Marion (Ayer) Sherwood
November 2, 2010
Mrs. Marion (Ayer) Sherwood, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 2, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Stoneham after a period of declining health.She was 82 years old. Born in Melrose on October 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. Ayer and Hazel (Moulton) Ayer.Marion was raised in Melrose where...
Howard M. Bacon
October 30, 2010
Mr. Howard M. Bacon,Major USAF retired of Melrose, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon October 30, 2010 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.He was 94 years old. Mr. Bacon was born on December 27, 1915 in Malden, one of two children of the late C. Lester Bacon and Anita (Hamilton) Bacon. Howard was raised and educated in Malden.He loved playing golf and bowling,...
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