Melrose Obituaries

MGH nurse exuded warmth and compassion

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 19, 2026

Eleanor M. “Ellie” Marchi, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Bear Hill Healthcare. She was 85.

Born in Auburn on September 26, 1940, Ellie was one of five children of the…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

Always held onto her East Boston roots

MELROSE — Karen J. DeSpirito, 76, a proud East Boston native who made Melrose her home for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Winchester Hospital, with her daughter Krista by her side…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

Woman of faith was proud of So. Boston roots

MELROSE — Carol A. (Diodati) Richards, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 83.

Born on July 18, 1942, to the late Amilio and Mary (Kane) Diodati, Carol grew…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 12, 2026

Parishioner and pillar of the St. Mary’s community

MELROSE — Theresa M. (Keeler) Winslow, a lifelong resident of Melrose, died peacefully on June 7, 2026. She was born in Melrose on February 19, 1929 to the late Helena (Sullivan) and Frank Keeler. Theresa was raised…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on June 5, 2026

Lifelong Melrosian worked in the Gas Workers Union for over 30 years

MELROSE — Paul H. Caron, Jr., a lifelong resident of Melrose, died on May 27, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born in Malden, MA to Charlotte (Adams) Caron and the…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

Electrical engineer and Navy vet served in WW II

MELROSE — Donald W. Johnson, 99, of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Don was born in Hayti, South Dakota, on November 25, 1926 to the late Palmer and Ruby (née…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

National Guardsman was a lifelong Melrosian

MELROSE — Henry P. Doyle, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 80.

Henry was born in Everett, MA to the late Helen (Butler) and Henry F. Doyle. He was raised in…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon was a leader in his profession

MELROSE — Dr. Edward Michael D’Eramo, a highly respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon whose longtime Revere practice served generations of patients, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the age of 83.

Dr…

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 29, 2026

Air Force captain, successful underwriting manager

MELROSE — Gerald “Jerry” Kerrigan, 85, of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026.

Born on March 27, 1941 in Medford, Massachusetts, Jerry lived a life full of dedication to his family, service to his country and…

Practiced for 60 years on Franklin Street

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — Dr. John Symond, 89, of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home.

Born in Cairo, Egypt, on February 21, 1937, John immigrated to the U.S. legally…