Melrose Obituaries

Published April 5, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Paul G. Ferguson, 64, of Wakefield, died peacefully with his family by his side on March 30, 2019.

Most beloved husband of 37 years to Susan (Belmonte) Ferguson of Wakefield. Loving father of Susan Koutalakis and her husband Jason Rizzo of Billerica, Stephen Koutalakis and his wife Amanda of…

Published March 29, 2019

SAUGUS — Frank D. Thomas, 78, a resident of Saugus and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House.

Frank was born in Chelsea on November 5, 1940, one of four children of the late Edgar W. Thomas and Effie (Penney) Thomas. Raised…

Published March 29, 2019

BYFIELD — Suzanne M. Carlucci-Hatch, 63, of Byfield, formerly of Melrose, died at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital on March 20, 2019.

Suzanne was born in Everett, raised in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1973. She worked as a Payroll Manager for the Museum of Fine…

Published March 29, 2019

WINTHROP — Madeline L. (Grippen) Herron Collins, 89, of Winthrop, formerly of Chatham, died on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was the wife of the late Andrew C. Herron and the late Joe B. Collins.  

Born in Brockton and raised in West Bridgewater,…

Published March 29, 2019

LYNNFIELD — John P. Duggan Jr., 76, longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home. 

Born in Concord on September 27, 1942, John is one of three children of the late John P. and Elizabeth (Slimond) Duggan Sr. John…

Published March 22, 2019

MELROSE — Andrew T. “Andy” Savage, 38, a Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Andrew was born in Winchester on May 17, 1980, one of two sons of Thomas Savage and the late Kathlene “Kathy” (McLaughlin) Savage. Raised in…

Published March 22, 2019

MELROSE — Ann L. (Talieri) Farrell, 87, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on March 8, 2019.

Ann was born in Boston on May 19, 1931 to the late Lawrence and Helen (Charleton) Talieri. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School and has been a lifelong resident. Ann was…

Published March 22, 2019

CHARLESTOWN — Richard A. “Ditso” Doherty, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home in Charlestown. He was 85 years of age. 

Richie was born in Boston on December 4, 1933, a son of the late Joseph M. Doherty and Loretta (Ebsary)…

Published March 22, 2019

MELROSE — Martha A. (Dieter) Fitzpatrick, 72, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at The Kaplan Hospice House surrounded by her husband and daughters.

A lifelong resident of Melrose, Martha was the daughter of David and Margaret (McGilley) Dieter. She attended St. Mary’s Grammar and St. Mary’s High School. She graduated from…

Published March 22, 2019

SOMERVILLE — Daniel J. Madden, 86, of Somerville, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Dan has lived in Union Square in Somerville his entire life. In fact, he has spent all but seven years of his life on the same street. He is a 1950…

Published March 22, 2019

EAST BOSTON — Mr. Frank N. Dente, 91, a longtime resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester.

Frank was born in East Boston on November 10, 1927. Raised in East Boston during the Great Depression, Frank graduated from East Boston…

Published March 15, 2019

MASHPEE – Jennifer Beth Andre, 49, of Mashpee, formerly of Melrose, died unexpectedly at the Cape Cod Hospital on March, 1, 2019.

Jennifer was born on Oct. 26, 1969 in Melrose. She was a beautiful baby and loving child. Jenny led an eventful life. She traveled throughout the U.S. and visited…