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George Nelson Torrey
October 22, 2014
George Nelson Torrey, PhD, a resident of Ocala, Florida and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2014, at age 85. George was born on October 4, 1929 in Rockland, Maine, son of the late George N. and Eva (Snow) Torrey.Raised and educated in Maine, he served his country proudly during the Korean War in...
Richard A. "Dick" Leblanc
October 19, 2014
Mr. Richard A. "Dick" LeBlanc, a resident of Peabody and formerly of Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the North Shore Medical Center in Lynn, at age 87. He was born in Somerville on October 2, 1927, son of the late Eli LeBlanc and Emma (Burbine) LeBlanc. Raised in Malden, he...
Theresa "Terry" Lane
October 14, 2014
Mrs. Theresa "Terry" (Bailey) Lane, a resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Oosterman's Rest Home in Wakefield, at age 86. Theresa was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on September 15, 1928, one of four children of the late James Bailey and Mary (Speckman) Bailey. She was raised and educated in Lancaster and met her future...
Allan F. "Aldo" Ray
September 30, 2014
Allan F. "Aldo" Ray, Jr., Patrol Officer for Malden Police Department and a resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Mass General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Aldo was 57. Allan F. Ray was born on November 27, 1956 in Malden, one of two sons of the late Allan F. Ray, Sr. and Patricia...
Thomas A. Erickson
September 27, 2014
Thomas A. Erickson, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 72. Thomas was born in Boston on February 12, 1942, one of three children of the late Frank Erickson and Louise (Baretta) Erickson. Raised and educated in East Boston, he received an honorable discharge for his service...
Margaret Talanian
September 24, 2014
Mrs. Margaret (Nanian) Talanian, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully at home with her three daughters by her side on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at age 95. Margaret was born in Hartford, Connecticut, one of three children of the late Hovsep Nanian and Zabel (Bedrosian) Nanian.She attended Malden High School and was raised above her family's grocery store,...
Barbara D. Wallace
September 22, 2014
Mrs. Barbara D. (Thomas) Wallace, a longtime resident of Medford, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Winchester Hospital.She was 82. Barbara was born on February 7, 1932 in Princeton, Indiana, one of five children of the late Paul and Minnie (Brown) Thomas. Raised in Princeton, Indiana, Barbara met her future husband during band practice at Princeton High School.She...
Richard S. Weld
September 19, 2014
Richard S. Weld, a resident of Brighton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 19, 2014, at age 74. Richard was born in Boston on May 20, 1940, one of four children of the late Frederick C. Weld and Anne D. (Sutton) Weld. Raised and educated in Lincoln, Richard worked for Honeywell for many years.He had a keen interest...
Barbara B. (Dunlap) Beck
September 18, 2014
Mrs. Barbara B. (Dunlap) Beck, a resident of North Andover, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at age 88. She was born on December 21, 1925 in New Haven, CT, one of three children of the late Chester Dunlap and E. Louise (Berry) Dunlap.She was raised in Malden where she graduated from...
John J. Giannotte
September 11, 2014
Mr. John J. Giannotte, Jr. of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at EPOCH of Melrose, at age 66. John was born on August 13, 1948 in Framingham, one of three children of the late John J. Giannotte and Evelyn (McNamara) Giannotte.He was raised in Lynn and Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School. John worked for...
Robert Cusato
September 8, 2014
Mr. Robert Cusato, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Genesis at Wakefield Center, at age 78. Robert was born in Wakefield on May 20, 1936, one of 14 children of the late Ralph Cusato and Anne (Storti) Cusato.Bob was raised and educated in Wakefield and settled in Melrose with his family. Bob...
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...
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