Melrose Obituaries

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…

Former Tufts director made family the center of her life

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — Gail T. (Lennon) Lucien, of Brooksby Village, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 87.…

Teacher and tireless mother loved golfing and quilting

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 22, 2026

MELROSE — Surrounded by her devoted family, Lorna Bernice Hanselman Priestley passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Peabody, Massachusetts, at the extraordinary age of 104. Her long life was marked by resilience, warmth, humor and…

Award-winning realtor was a woman of faith, dignity and strength

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

MELROSE — Mary M. (Babcock) Sexton, 84, a longtime resident of Melrose and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family…

Enjoyed life and her family

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

MELROSE — Barbara J. Scott (Jackson), 80, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Melrose surrounded by family after a short illness. Beloved wife of John P. O’Neil, proud mother of Laura, Brian and his wife…

Worked for DPW

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

MELROSE — Dennis Harris died on Easter Sunday, April 5, in Florida.

Dennis was born in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High and then served in the U.S. Army.

He was employed by the City of Melrose’s Public Works Department and was a…

Computer sciences pioneer, world traveler

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 15, 2026

METHUEN — Thomas E. Smith Sr., 82, of Methuen, formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home.

Born on August 23, 1943, in Boston, Tom was one of four children of the late Hugh P…