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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,...
Genevieve E. "Gen" Humes
October 28, 2010
Mrs. Genevieve E. "Gen" (Mott) Humes, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford following a period of declining health.She was 89 years of age. Gen was born on March 13, 1921 in Wolfeville, Nova Scotia, one of two children of the late George N. C. Mott and Viola J....
Elliot Hildreth Knowlton
October 28, 2010
Mr. Elliot Hildreth Knowlton, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Wingate at Reading after a period of declining health. He was 95 years old. Elliot H. Knowlton was born on May 13, 1915 in Malden, one of two sons of the late John Knowlton and Mary (Hobbs) Knowlton. He was raised in Malden...
Edith ''Deedee'' (Cilibrasi) Maranto
October 27, 2010
Mrs. Edith J. "DeeDee" (Cilibrasi) Maranto, a 47-year resident of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by her loving family.She was 75 years old. Edith was born on April 1, 1935 in East Boston, one of nine children of the late Charles Cilibrasi and Josephine (Ugino) Cilibrasi. She was raised and educated in East...
Ruby L. Colclough
October 19, 2010
Mrs. Ruby L. (Creighton) Colclough, a resident of Lynnfield and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 19, 2010 with her loving family at her bedside at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Born on September 30, 1910 in Enfield, New Hampshire, she was one of six children of the late Harris E. Creighton and Ada...
Patricia A. Smith
October 19, 2010
Patricia A. "Pat" (Gordinier) Smith, a longtime resident of Woburn, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Boston Medical Center after a brief illness.She was 71 years old. Pat was born on February 22, 1939 in East Boston, a daughter of the late Hazel E. (Corbett) and Emerson E. Gordinier. She was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden...
Orvell Ray Jackson
October 18, 2010
Mr. Orvell Ray Jackson, a resident of Spanish Fork, Utah and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.He was 81 years old. O. Ray Jackson was born on June 12, 1929 in Uintah County, Utah, one of five children of the late Orvell Q....
Edith ''Edie'' Brennan
October 14, 2010
Mrs. Edith N. "Edie" (Wentzel) Brennan, a resident of Stoneham and formerly of Melrose, passed away on October 14, 2010 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a period of declining health.She was 82 years old. Edie Brennan was born in Melrose on January 14, 1928, one of six children of the late Arthur F. Wentzell and Helen (Berry) Wentzell. Mrs. Brennan was...
Charles M. Dow
October 14, 2010
Mr. Charles M. Dow, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. He was 91 years old. Charles Dow was born in Melrose on August 23, 1919, a son of the late Frank E. Dow and Bertha S. (Marshall) Dow. Charles or "Charlie" as he was well known,...
Georgia Blow
October 11, 2010
Ms. Georgia Blow, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.She was 87 years old. Georgia was born on October 29, 1922 in Peterhead, Scotland and immigrated to the United States with her parents at age 6. Ms. Blow worked as a fiduciary accountant for many years.She began her career as a bookkeeper...
Lewis H. "Big Lou" Riley
October 11, 2010
Mr. Lewis H. "Big Lou" Riley, a resident of Melrose and formerly of Malden, died following an accident on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Massachusetts General Hospital.He was 71 years old. Lewis H. Riley was born in Malden on October 25, 1938, a son of the late Walter Riley and Mabel (Huff) Riley. Lou was raised and educated in Malden.A...
David L. Ryder
October 3, 2010
Mr. David L. Ryder, of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010at the Cape Regency and Rehabilitation Center in Centerville.He was 83 years old. Mr. Ryder was born on November 25, 1926 in Medford, son of the late James L. Ryder and Lee M. (Norse) Ryder. David Ryder was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class...
Joan E. Sevigny
September 28, 2010
Mrs. Joan E. (McMillen) Sevigny, a resident of Melrose, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.She was 56 years old. Joan Sevigny was born in Melrose on November 10, 1953, one of two daughters of the late Owen V. McMillen and Sophie (Smith) McMillen.Joan was raised in Melrose and graduated from Nazareth Academy.She loved dancing, cooking and was...
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