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Vrajkunvar (Chotai) Thakkar
March 1, 2016
Vrajkunvar (Chotai) Thakkar, a proud resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 92. Vrajkunvar, known to her family and many friends as "Ba," led a diverse life of experiences across the world.She was born in Uganda to Indian parents the late Vithaldas M. Chotai and Manibai (Popat) Chotai.She lived in four different countries before settling in...
Madeleine M. "Maddy" Goebel
February 29, 2016
Madeleine M. "Maddy" Goebel, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully in 102nd year on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Golden Living Center - The Elmhurst. Madeleine was born in Clinton on April 8, 1914. She was raised by the late Robert H. and Ethel M. (McClintock) Goebel in Berlin, New Hampshire where she graduated from high school...
John L. Malolepszy
February 28, 2016
Mr. John L. Malolepszy, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2016 at Lawrence-Memorial Hospital, at age 78. Born in Chelsea on June 21, 1937, he was one of four children of the late Joseph and Regina (Michalski) Malolepszy. John graduated from Christopher Columbus High School and Salem State University before enlisting in the US Marine...
William J. Healy
February 28, 2016
William J. Healy, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at age 96. Born on November 5, 1919 in Boston, he was one of four children of the late William J. and Mary (Hines) Healy. The Healy family traces its roots back to Littleton, MA where all four children were raised and educated in...
Mildred C. (Olsson) Hedquist
February 25, 2016
Mrs. Mildred C. (Olsson) Hedquist, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at age 89. Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 8, 1926, Mildred was raised in Brooklyn where she graduated from Fort Hamilton High School.She attended the Brooklyn School of Nursing where she received training as a Registered Nurse.After...
Althea (Bennett) Hatch
February 22, 2016
Mrs. Althea (Bennett) Hatch, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Haverhill Crossing on Monday, February 22, 2016, at age 89. Althea was born on September 27, 1926 in Lynn, one of three children of the late Roy and Miriam (Knapp) Bennett. Raised in Melrose, she was a graduate of Melrose High School Class of 1944, and settled...
Warren A. Gerry
February 18, 2016
Mr. Warren A. Gerry, a Melrose resident and formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Lawrence - Memorial Hospital in Medford, at age 91. Warren was born in Melrose on January 1st 1925, one of eight children of the late Frederick B. and Josephine (Flynn) Gerry. He was raised in Wakefield, graduated from Wakefield High...
Kenneth L. Fiandaca
February 15, 2016
Kenneth L. Fiandaca, of Malden, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 15, 2016, at age 69. Born in Melrose on May 7, 1946, Kenny was one of three children of the late Frank A. Fiandaca and Louise (D'Antilio) Fiandaca.He was raised in Melrose where he graduated from Melrose High School with the Class of 1964. He received an...
Martin "Marty" Finigian
February 15, 2016
Mr. Martin "Marty" Finigian, Jr., of Cape Coral, Florida and formerly of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at Cape Coral Hospital on Monday, February 15, 2016, at age 88. Born in Patterson, New Jersey on July 17, 1927, Martin was one of three children of the late Martin M. Finigian and S. Rose (Pullicino) Finigian.Raised in Melrose, he was a graduate...
Margaret Ann (Connor) Muldowney
February 11, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Ann (Connor) Muldowney, of Wakefield and formerly a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Margaret was born in Roscommon, Ireland, one of eight children of the late Michael and Margaret (Killian) Connor. At age 20, Margaret came to the United States. She was married on June 13,...
Eugene J. Mcdonald
February 8, 2016
Mr. Eugene J. McDonald, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Bear Hill Nursing Center on Monday, February 08, 2016, at age 76. Born in Medford on July 27, 1939, Eugene was one of four children of the late Walter D. and Caroline P. (Jones) McDonald. After his graduation from Medford High School, he proudly served his country...
Guy "Chipper" Marks
February 5, 2016
Guy "Chipper" Marks, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Friday, February 5, 2016, at age 62. Born in Malden on January 9, 1954, he was nicknamed "Chipper" by his aunt as a baby. He was raised in Malden, attended Malden schools, and lived at home with his mother and father for most of his life. After his...
Jo-Ann M. (Henderson) Bishop
January 26, 2016
Jo-Ann M. (Henderson) Bishop, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at age 57. Born on June 10, 1958 in Melrose, she was raised one of six children to Phyllis and the late Dorsey Henderson in Melrose.She was a graduate of Melrose High School and received her L.P.N. from Melrose-Wakefield School of Nursing. As...
David Hume Paul
January 25, 2016
Mr. David Hume Paul, age 93, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home at Brooksby Village on Monday, January 25, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, boss, golfer, carpenter, and veteran, with a tremendous sense of personal honor. Born on September 14, 1922 in Melrose, he was the only son of the late...
Jean F. "Gumby" Barnes
January 25, 2016
Mrs. Jean F. (Collins) "Gumby" Barnes, a resident of Danvers and formerly of Saugus, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Hathorne Hill Nursing Center in Danvers, at age 81. Jean was born on January 29, 1934, one of two children of the late John F. and Helen J. (Devine) Collins. Born and raised in Melrose, Jean...
Ruth W. (Otto) Christensen
January 23, 2016
Mrs. Ruth W. (Otto) Christensen, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at age 93. Ruth was born on July 26, 1922 in Cambridge, one of three children of the late William E. and Merian L. (Buckley) Otto. Raised in the Beachmont section of Revere, Ruth grew up within walking distance of the ocean and...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Duprey
January 8, 2016
Mrs. Elizabeth M. "Betty" Duprey, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 8, 2016, at age 83. Elizabeth was born in Medford on February 2, 1932, one of two daughters of the late Edward Stymans and Claire Lameraux. Elizabeth who was lovingly known by her friends and family as "Betty" was a...
Lyman T. Garniss
January 7, 2016
Mr. Lyman T. Garniss Sr., of Tewksbury formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully after a short illness at home on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at age 81. Born in Melrose on February 27, 1934, Lyman was the son of the late W. Stewart Garniss and Dorothy (Taylor) Garniss. Mr. Garniss was a Melrose High School graduate and longtime resident. He...
Joanna M. Alfano
January 6, 2016
Mrs. Joanna M. (Campanella) "JoJo" Alfano, of Melrose and Windham, NH, passed awaysurrounded by her loving family after a short illness on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was 71. Born in Lynn on April 28, 1944, Joanna was raised in East Boston one of two children of the late Gaetano Campanella and Marion R. (Pascucci) Campanella. Growing up in E....
Michael E. Hallett
January 3, 2016
Michael E. Hallett, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at age 61. Born in Medford on August 25, 1954, Michael was raised in Somerville one of four children of the late Malcom Hallett and Helen (Wall) Hallett. He graduated and played baseball at...
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