Melrose Obituaries

Published August 2, 2019

MELROSE — Robert S. “Rob” Neil, 54, of Melrose, passed away at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital on July 26, 2019.

Rob was born and raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1983. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bentley University. He worked…

Published August 2, 2019

MARLBOROUGH — Kenneth W. Carlson, 62, a resident of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

Ken was born in Malden on June 11, 1957, one of four sons of the late William H. Carlson and Patricia I. (McKenna) Carlson. Raised…

Enjoyed summers at the N.H. lakes, baseball and golf

Published August 2, 2019

MALDEN — Nicholas William Wofsey, 26, of Malden, died unexpectedly, July 26, 2019.

Nicholas will always be remembered as a funny, kind and unique person. He loved spending his summers up at the lakes of New Hampshire with his family and best…

Published July 26, 2019

MELROSE — Patricia “Pattie” Fay, 70, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Life Care Center of Stoneham. 

Born in Everett on September 27, 1948, Pattie is one of four children of the late Mortimer E. and E. Louise ( Murphy) Fay. She was raised in…

Published July 26, 2019

EVERETT — Michael S. Rowan, 64, resident of Everett, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Don Orione Nursing Home in Boston. 

Born in Cambridge on August 26, 1954, Michael was one of five children of the late Walter F. and Anna (Lakis) Rowan.

Michael proudly served in the United…

Published July 26, 2019

MELROSE — Dr. Milton E. Henderson, 91, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away at home on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Donna. Dr. Henderson was born in Vinalhaven, Maine and grew up in Farmington, Maine, where his father, the Reverend Albert George Henderson (originally from…

Published July 26, 2019

STONEHAM — Nancy Louise (O’Brien) Burns, 76, of Stoneham, formerly of Malden passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2019.

Nancy was born in Revere on June 29, 1943 to the late George E. O’Brien and Dorothy L. (Phillips) O’Brien. She grew up and graduated from Malden High School. She was a…

Published July 26, 2019

MELROSE — Neil J. Daly, 51, passed away at Beth Israel Hospital on July 20, 2019.

Neil was born in Boston, raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High school, Class of 1986. He was a lifelong resident of Melrose and had just recently moved to Malden. Neil was a second…

Published July 26, 2019

MELROSE — Donald R. Blanchard, 93, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 20, 2019 at Oosterman’s Rest Home.

Donald was born on July 9, 1926 in Cambridge, one of two children of the late Raymond H. And Evelyn T. Blanchard. He was raised in…

Published July 26, 2019

STONEHAM — John L. Devereaux, 90, of Stoneham, died July 21, 2019.

Born in West Roxbury on April 24, 1929 to Clarence Frances and Mary Loretta (Taylor) Devereaux of South Boston.  

John graduated from Boston Latin High School in 1946. After graduating, John enlisted in the United States Navy and served…

Published July 26, 2019

MELROSE — John C. Rossi, 80, of Melrose, died peacefully on July 20, 2019.

John was born in Boston on June 7, 1939 to John and Anna (Nazzaro) Rossi. He was raised in Boston and attended Boston Public Schools before moving on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Bentley College. John…

Published July 26, 2019

MELROSE — Kristen Marie (Lynch) Fennelly, 50, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2019 after a long illness.

Kristen was born on March 2, 1969. She grew up in Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School in 1987 and Middlesex Community College in 1991 with her asociates degree in Business.…