Melrose Obituaries

Dedicated mother, nurse, teacher and friend

MELROSE — Virginia “Ginny” (Brostrom) Borghetti, formerly of Melrose passed away on Saturday, April 26. She was 93. Virginia is predeceased by her husband Joseph (Joe) Borghetti, her sister Eleanor (Brostrom) Andersen, brothers and sisters-in-law Anthony and Rose Borghetti of Revere and Louis and Concettina (Tina Borghetti) Belmonte.

After…

Embodied quiet strength, loyal kindness and gentle wisdom

MELROSE — Donald E. “Don” Bremberg, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78.

Born in Everett on September 12, 1947, Don was one of two sons of the late Lars Harry…

Loved the water, knitting, music and dancing

EAST BOSTON — Barbara Virginia (Flammia) Bradley, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at home on Saturday, October 11 at age 86.

Barbara was born on July 9, 1939 of the late Antonio Flammia and Frances V. (Pierce) Flammia and brother to Anthony…

Enjoyed gardening, playing tennis and swimming

MELROSE — Stephen Opacki passed away peacefully at the Atrium in Danvers on Thursday, October 2 after a courageous ten year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He faced the illness with the same grit and quiet dignity that drove the course of his life.

Born in Saugus on August 6…

An extraordinary person 

MELROSE — Peggy Marie (Taggart) Botte, born May 31, 1938, beloved wife of 59 years to the late Henry W. Botte, Jr., died on September 25.

Peggy was born in Washington, DC. She moved to Melrose her senior year of high school, married Henry and it was there that they raised…

Her greatest joy was family

MELROSE — Mary Elizabeth (Donovan) Crowther, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 27.

Born on April 24, 1933, Mary was the daughter of Edward J. and Mary E. (McCormick) Donovan. A lifelong resident of Melrose, she graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1951.…

US Marine Corp veteran

MELROSE — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William P. “Fitzy” Fitzgerald who died peacefully on September 25 at the age of 86. Born and raised in Somerville, Fitzy graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving honorably including…

Had a bone dry wit, enjoyed the Caribbean and loved Willie Nelson

MALDEN — Sally Wallace Frank of Malden passed away September 11. She was 88 years of age.  Born in and raised in Needham, the daughter of the late Mary Stigler and Barton Stuart Wallace, Sally graduated from Needham High School in the class…

Her greatest joy was her family

MELROSE — With deepest love and profound sorrow, the family of Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan of Melrose announces her passing on September 9 at the age of 87. She was born on July 24, 1938 in Waltham, the daughter of David P. and Lena L. (Brilhante) Flannery.

Louise grew…

Cherished the close bond with her mother

MELROSE — Elizabeth M. Faherty, a resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 8 at age 68.

Elizabeth was born in Boston on November 16, 1956, one of two children of the late Eugenia (Hanlon) and Robert E. Faherty. Raised in South Boston, she…

Family was her heart

TOPSFIELD — Janet E. McKenney, a resident of Topsfield, formerly of Saugus, passed away at home on Monday, September 15 at age 80. 

Janet was born in Chelsea on December 7, 1944, one of three children of the late Walter Pearson and Eleanor (Gill) Pearson. She was raised in Melrose…

Loved the Boston Red Sox, old movies and traveling

MELROSE — David M. Gauvreau of Melrose passed away peacefully at home on August 22, one day after celebrating his 87th birthday.

Born on August 21, 1938 in Somerville, David lived a full and meaningful life. He wore many hats over the years: treasurer and owner of…