Melrose Obituaries

Published December 20, 2019

WINDHAM, N.H. — Lois A. (Ward) McCarthy, 80, of Windham, N.H., formerly of Melrose, died December 13, 2019.

She was born on August 18, 1939 to Irwin and Jennie (Goodwin) Ward; was raised in Melrose and graduated from St. Mary’s High School and from Boston College. She would eventually go on…

Published December 20, 2019

MELROSE — Carol M. Barry, 86, passed peacefully on saturday morning, December 14, 2019 knowing how much she was loved.

Her life began on Lebanon St. Melrose on March 26, 1933. Born to Alice (Aucoin-Poirier) and Charles Leon Rackliffe and shared her life with her older siblings, Esther, Kay (Katherine) and Charles…

Published December 20, 2019

MELROSE — Marcia E. Martin, 83, of Melrose, died December 14, 2019.

She was born in Winchester on June 19, 1936, to William E. and Margaret (deGruchy) Easson. Predeceased by her husband of 48 years, David J. Martin, Jr., and her son William B. Martin.  

Mrs. Martin lived her entire life…

Published December 13, 2019

MARSHFIELD — Edward J. Doherty, of Marshfield, formerly of Peabody and Melrose, passed away November 28, 2019, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 67 years to the late Ruth “Jean” (Canole) Doherty.

Treasuring his everlasting memory are his children: Kathleen Melaragni of Naperville, Illinois; Colleen McDonnell and her husband Thomas of…

Published December 13, 2019

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — M. Celeste (Bourque) Lynch, 91, died at the All American Assisted Living in Londonderry, N.H. on December 5, 2019.

She was born in Belleville, Nova Scotia on September 6, 1928 the youngest of four siblings; Nelson, Mary Elizabeth, William and Marie Celeste. Celeste attended elementary school in a…

Published December 13, 2019

MELROSE — Wanda (Bugajski) Orlowski, 98, of Melrose, died peacefully on December 2, 2019 at the age of 98.

Wanda was born in Valier, Ill. on February 9, 1921 to the late Andrew and Stella (Zenko) Bugajski.  

Wanda graduated from Valier High School and Illinois State University. She went to work…

Published December 13, 2019

WEBSTER — Leonard Owen Kirschner, Jr., 76, of Webster, died on December 2, 2019, following a courageous battle with bladder cancer.  

Born on November 11, 1943, he graduated from Conant High School, Jaffrey, New Hampshire class of 1961. Leonard was a communicant and altar server at St. Patrick’s Church, Jaffrey, New…

Published December 6, 2019

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Peter William Fox, 46, of Boca Raton, Florida died peacefully in a Florida hospice with family at his side on November 22, 2019 following a prolonged illness.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife Tamra and her mother, Michelle and her husband Anthony, and her dearly departed…

Published December 6, 2019

MALDEN — Jennie R.M. (Catino) Martell, 96, of Malden, formerly of Everett, died November 29, 2019.

Jennie was born in Medford on April 18, 1923 to the late Antonio and Rose (Sarni) Catino. She was raised in Medford and attended Medford public schools. She worked as a seamstress in her younger…

Published December 6, 2019

MELROSE — William J. Dias, 81, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Cambridge on November 24, 1938, William was one of six children of the late Edward J. Dias and Hazel G. (Cox) Dias. Raised and educated…

Published December 6, 2019

MELROSE — Edward J. Canavan, 88,  died at Bear Hill Nursing Center on November 24, 2019.

Ed was born in South Boston to the late Joseph and Marg (Bergh) Canavan. He was raised in South Boston, lived in East Boston for 15 years, Melrose for 25 years, Middleton for over 10…

Published December 6, 2019

MELROSE — Laura R. (Apruzzese) Limone, 100, passed away at her home on November 27, 2019.

Mrs. Limone was born in Chelsea to the late Vincenzo and Lillian (DiPrizio) Apruzzese, she was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. Laura was a homemaker and has been a resident of…