Melrose Obituaries

Nahal Panah, 66

Avid film enthusiast who traveled the world and loved art

WAKEFIELD — Nahal Panah, beloved wife, mother and grandmother “Nini” passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 14 just five days shy of her 67th birthday. 

Born in Shiraz, Iran, Nahal lived a life defined by quiet grace, steadfast dedication…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Nahal Panah, 66 Read More

Catharine Stepchin, 73

Avid gardener with a fondness for nature

MELROSE — Catharine “Katy” Stepchin, age 73, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on July 15 at Salem Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

Born in Boston on March 29, 1952, Katy was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Rita Donovan. She attended school at…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Catharine Stepchin, 73 Read More

Ellen Fox, 85

She will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed

MELROSE — Ellen Janet (Pike) Fox, a lifelong resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on July 14 surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old.

Born on June 5, 1940 in Melrose, Ellen was the beloved daughter of Astrid and Freeman Pike. A proud graduate

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Ellen Fox, 85 Read More

Mary Lou LeFave

Love and laughter were her guiding forces

MELROSE — It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Lou LeFave. She was the daughter of Mary Louise (Muese) McKenna of Stoneham. Mary Lou was a 1949 graduate of Stoneham High School. After high school she worked for State Street Trust in

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Mary Lou LeFave Read More

Margaret “Debbie” Stamegna

Leaves a legacy of kindness and joyful living

MELROSE — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debbie Stamegna, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 8, 2025.

Margaret was the devoted wife to Joseph Stamegna, and the proud…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Margaret “Debbie” Stamegna Read More

Eugenia M. Wallace, 84

Independent, strong-willed and kind

MELROSE — With sadness, and in celebration of an extraordinary life, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Eugenia Maria Wallace, who left us on July 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Genie — never to be referred to by her birth name — lived life on her own…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Eugenia M. Wallace, 84 Read More

Mark Koontz, 69

Lover of classical music, avid chess player and accomplished drummer

MELROSE — Mark Lehman Koontz, 69, of Melrose passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10. Mark, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle was the oldest of four children born to James Lehman Koontz and Catherine Joy (Kinneer) Koontz of Dayton, OH. Mark was preceded…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Mark Koontz, 69 Read More

Richard Olsen, 83

Retired firefighter who believed a good meal could solve just about anything

EAST WAKEFIELD, NH — Richard H. Olsen, a humble and devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at his home in East Wakefield, NH on Thursday, July 10 surrounded by his family he cherished. He was 83.

Born in Winchester on January 13…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Richard Olsen, 83 Read More

David Tapley Carbonneau, 63

Man of wit, wisdom and kindness

MELROSE — David Tapley Carbonneau, 63, of Melrose passed away from glioblastoma on July 1. He spent his final days at home surrounded by the love of friends and family including his wife of 29 years Kristine, daughter Madeleine, son Lucien and future son-in-law Austin.

David was the eldest…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

David Tapley Carbonneau, 63 Read More

Judith Harrison, 85

Avid boater and golfer

NASHUA, NH — Judith (Rattray) Harrison, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 85.
Born December 8, 1939, and raised in Melrose, Massachusetts, Judy was the beloved daughter of Alexander and Helen Rattray. She spent most of her life in Melrose…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Judith Harrison, 85 Read More

Stephen White, 75

Army National Guard veteran

MELROSE — Stephen J. White, of Melrose passed away on Thursday, July 3 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was 75.

Born on October 28, 1949 in Woburn, Stephen was one of five children of the late James and Barbara (Foye) White, Jr. Stephen grew up in Wilmington where…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Stephen White, 75 Read More

Ralph Watson, Jr., 67

Artist at heart who loved reading and traveling

MELROSE — Ralph L. Watson, Jr.,  dedicated educator, compassionate community leader and talented craftsman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22 at Concord Hospital in New Hampshire. He was 67.

Ralph was born in Cambridge on February 23, 1958, one of six children of the late…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Ralph Watson, Jr., 67 Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top