Melrose Obituaries

Enjoyed traveling, the beach and shopping

MELROSE — Barbara (Gibbons) Kerrigan, of Melrose, passed away on July 6 at the age of 83.

Born in Malden on June 11, 1942 to Charles and Mary Gibbons. She attended Cheverus School from kindergarten through 12th grade. She worked at the Superior Court in Cambridge and Woburn as…

Passionate about all animals

SACO, ME — Anona L. (Greene) Hartman, a resident of Saco, ME and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24 at The Landing at Saco Bay. She was 81.

Anona was born in Lewiston, ME on July 25, 1943, one of four children of the late Earle W.…

Enjoyed music, belly dancing and writing children stories

STONEHAM — Janet Merle (Miller) Gubbay 83, of Stoneham, formerly of Melrose and Winchester entered eternal rest on June 26.

Janet was born in Malden, the daughter of the late Israel and Gertrude Miller. She earned degrees from Boston University and Northeastern University. Her career encompassed working for Polaroid and…

Deep love for his family

MELROSE — David Francis Pitchman passed away too soon at his home on June 22. Born on April 7, 1972 to Arthur and Claire Hitchman, David was a lifelong Melrosian who deeply loved the city he called home.

David grew up cherishing every moment of his childhood, riding bikes with…

Incredible piano player who loved music

JUPITER, FL — Rand J. Kelley passed away peacefully in Jupiter, FL on Saturday, June 22 surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 59 years of age. Rand was born and raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, class of 1984.…

Enjoyed poker, music and playing softball

WAKEFIELD — Michael “Mike” S. Elgart, former longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully in Wakefield on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Michael was born on July 3, 1950, in Boston to Ernest and Joyce (McFarland) Elgart. He grew up in Reading and Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School…

Enjoyed cooking and summers at the beach with her family

MELROSE — Kathleen Ann (Rogers) MacMaster, a resident of Melrose, passed away on June 21, 2025 in East Boston after a lengthy illness. She was 76 years old. Kathleen was called home to God just three months after her husband’s passing.

Born on August 20…

Eye for fashion, well traveled and devoted to her church

MELROSE — Beverly R. (Rouillard) Schluntz, formerly longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully in York, ME on Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, at age 92.

Beverly was born on January 22, 1933 in Malden, daughter of the late Walter L…

Enjoyed traveling, water aerobics and knitting

MELROSE — Doris A. (Waddington) Kelly, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 14 at Care One of Wilmington.

Doris was born on October 16, 1932, the only child of Myrtle Evans and William Waddington. She was raised in Dorchester and graduated from…

Cherished telling stories and getaways to Vermont

MELROSE — Mark Joseph O’Neil, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 13 in Burlington. Born on December 12, 1952 in Melrose, Mark lived a life marked by dedication, kindness and a deep commitment to those he loved.

Mark graduated…

Loved dogs, enjoyed reading, photography and his garden

MELROSE — Robert “Bob” McCullough, 82, passed away peacefully on June 16. He was surrounded for several days prior to his death by family and close friends. Bob was always willing to help guide and mentor those who were struggling. He was often described as kind, caring,…