Melrose Obituaries

Published September 20, 2019

WEST NEWBURY — Donald A. Batson, 90, a resident of West Newbury and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully in Newburyport on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Born in Bath, Maine on April 3, 1929, Don was one of three sons of the late Linwood T. and Edna M. (Sprague) Batson. He…

Published September 13, 2019

CONCORD, N.H. — Stephen E. O’Neil, 71, of Concord, N.H., formerly of Melrose, died at home on August 29, 2019.

Stephen was the devoted son of the late Walter R. and Anne E. (Chaisson) O’Neil. Caring brother of James O’Neil and his wife Linda of Hampton, N.H., Anne O’Neil, Patricia O’Neil,…

Published September 13, 2019

STONEHAM – Thomas E. “Pops” Burns, 79, of Stoneham, formerly of Everett, passed away at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln on September 1, 2019.

Thomas was a Marine Corps veteran.

Mr. Burns was predeceased in death by his wife of 55 years Nancy (O’Brien) Burns. Devoted father of Thomas Burns…

Published September 13, 2019

MELROSE — Anthony “Tony” DeFlumeri, 88, of Melrose, passed away at the Courtyard Nursing Center in Medford on September 9, 2019.

Tony was born and raised in Mirabella, Italy and came to America in 1947. He resided in East Boston for over 35 years and the past 35 years in Melrose.…

Published September 13, 2019

MALDEN — Lillian Grace Ronan, 61, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully in Malden on Thursday, September 5, 2019.

Lillian Grace was born in Malden on September 10, 1957, one of seven children of the late Leo J. Ronan and Lillian G. (MacMaster) Bardsley. She was raised in Malden…

Enjoyed weekends at Scobie Pond in N.H.

Published September 6, 2019

MELROSE — Stephen Charles Limone, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 20, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife Vi, daughter Leah and husband Neil Slyva and their children Paul and Abby, son Christopher, son Brendan and…

U.S. Air Force Veteran

Published September 6, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Bernard (Bernie) MacKenna, 85, was born on April 1, 1934; he passed away peacefully at Winchester Hospital on September 1, 2019.

He was the son of the late George and Jessie MacKenna and loving brother to Barbara Adams of Peabody and the late June McElroy of…

Funny, generous, warm and loving

Published September 6, 2019

MELROSE — If cooking is love made visible then the many people in Josephine Kiklis’ life know how much she loved them. True to her proud Italian heritage “Jo” always had something delicious to eat for the many family, friends and guests that frequented her Auburn…

Raced at the speedway, flew his own plane and enjoyed hang-gliding

Published September 6, 2019

MELROSE — Francis J. “Jiga” Stamegna, 62, of Melrose, died unexpectedly on August 30, 2019. He was born and raised in Melrose and was a lifelong resident.

Jiga, also known to friends and family as Francis, Franny, Fran, Frank or Tabby…

Enjoyed reading, Netflix movies and cooking

Published September 6, 2019

DERRY N.H. — Janet M. (Rogers) Milligan, 73, passed away suddenly at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, N.H. on August 27, 2019.

Janet was born in Boston on November 1, 1945 to the late Ralph and Florence (Forrest) Rogers. Janet was raised in Dorchester…

Affectionately known as ‘Mr. C’ at the Ripley School

Published September 6, 2019

MELROSE – George T. Currier, 86, of Melrose, formally of East Boston, passed away at Oostermans Rest Home on August 29, 2019.

George was born on July 17, 1933 to the late John Currier and Eileen Thomas. He was raised in East…

Operated G&T Auto Body on Tremont Street

Published September 6, 2019

SAUGUS — Domenico “Mimmo” Ternullo, 67, of Saugus, died August 30, 2019 after a brief illness.

Domenic was born on in Augusta, Sicily on April 1, 1952 to Giovanni and Carmela (LaPorta) Ternullo. He spent his childhood in Sicily before immigrating with his family…