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Dorothy E. Himmelwright
January 28, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy E. (Andrews) Himmelwright, a longtime resident of Melrose, died peacefully on Friday morning, January 28, 2011 at the LifeCare Center of Stoneham.She was 95 years old. Dorothy was born on January 23, 1916 in Lawrence, one of eight children of the late Henry Andrews and Lucy (Peddel) Andrews.She was raised in Malden where she graduated from Malden High...
James Philip Knox
January 26, 2011
James Philip Knox, of Woburn, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Nashua, New Hampshire.He was 33 years old. James was born in Stoneham on August 2, 1977, one of two children of Philip James Knox and Joyce (Farnsworth) Knox.James, or Jim as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was raised in Melrose and graduated from...
Henry G. Hedquist
January 25, 2011
Mr. Henry G. Hedquist, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield.He was 89 years old. Henry was born on July 27, 1921 in Swampscott, the only child of Olaf Gustaf Hedquist and Alida (Carlson) Hedquist. Henry Hedquist was raised and educated in Malden...
Herbert ''Vall'' Taylor
January 23, 2011
Mr. Herbert "Vall" Taylor, a 50-year resident of Melrose, died on Sunday evening, January 23, 2011 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 90. Born on May 27, 1920 in Bristol's Hope, Newfoundland, Canada, he was one of ten children of the late James D. Taylor and Isabel (Adams) Taylor. Mr. Taylor, affectionately known by many as "Vall" was raised...
Roger T. Hayden
January 22, 2011
Mr. Roger Thayer Hayden, age 95, died peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at his home at the Inn at Spruce Wood in Durham, NH. Roger was born on December 28, 1915, in Melrose, MA, to Arthur Auld Hayden and Edith Dermot Hayden. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1933. Anticipating that he would be drafted for military service,...
Mary (Knight) Barchus
January 12, 2011
Mrs. Mary (Knight) Barchus, a longtime resident of Melrose, died on Wednesday evening, January 12, 2011 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.She was 97 years old. Mrs. Barchus was born on October 8, 1913 in Melrose, one of four children of the late George A.C. Knight and Cora (Newcomb) Knight. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose...
Virginia E. Mcglone
January 4, 2011
Mrs. Virginia E. (Putnam) McGlone, a resident of Wilbraham and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Wingate of Wilbraham with her family at her bedside.She was 96 years old. Mrs. McGlone was born on March 18, 1914 in Lynn, daughter of the late Perley H. Putnam and Bessie A. (Clement) Putnam. Virginia or "Ginny" as...
Jonathan L. Kennedy
January 3, 2011
Jonathan L. Kennedy, of Melrose, died suddenly on Monday, January 3, 2011 at home at the age of 37. Jon was born in Melrose on June 20, 1973.He was raised and educated in both Chester and Springfield, Vermont.For much of his life, he worked in construction.He loved the New England Patriots and enjoyed camping. Jonathan Kennedy was the dear son...
Richard E. &Quot;Dick" Abbott
January 3, 2011
Mr. Richard E. "Dick" Abbott, Sr. a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family.He was 82 years of age. Richard was born on June 4, 1928 in Biddeford, Maine, son of the late Raymond H. Abbott and Emily L. (Waterhouse) Abbott. Mr. Abbott was raised and educated in...
Marylynn M. Hickey
January 3, 2011
Mrs. Marylynn (Moore) Hickey, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday evening, January 3, 2011 at Epoch Senior Healthcare in Melrose.She was 84 years old. Marylynn was born in Meriden, Connecticut on April 2, 1926, one of three children of the late William H. Moore and Alice (White) Moore. Mrs. Hickey was raised...
George L. Maidrand
December 30, 2010
Mr. George L. Maidrand, Jr., of Hillsborough, New Hampshire formerly of Stoneham, Reading and Melrose, in his 103rd year, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 30, 2010 after a period of declining health. George was born on February 4, 1908 in Melrose, the son of the late George L. Maidrand and Edna R. (Bucknam) Maidrand. He worked for...
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...
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