Melrose Obituaries

Published in the February 23, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Mary C. (Donoghue) Fernandes, 87, of Melrose, died at her home on February 14, 2018.

Mary was born and raised in Mission Hill and a graduate of Mission Hill High School. She resided in Melrose for over 60 years and worked as a claim adjuster for…

Published in the February 16, 2018 edition

MELROSE — William H. Copeland, 95, a longtime resident of Melrose and proud Navy veteran of WWII, passed away peacefully at Care One in Wilmington on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

William was born on March 7, 1922 in Boston, one of four children of the late Nelson Copeland…

Published in the February 16, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Mrs. Arline H. (Bibeau) Avery, 101, and longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Stoneham on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

Born on December 29, 1916 in Cambridge, Arline was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Lillian F. (Hendrick)…

Published in the February 16, 2018 edition

LAKEVILLE — Richard J. Sullivan, Jr., 61, of Lakeville, formerly of Woburn, Melrose, and Brockton, passed away January 30, 2018 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Born in Woburn he was the beloved son of Margaret E. (Gonsalves) Sullivan of Woburn and the late Richard J. Sullivan…

Had a love for dogs and horses

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Patricia Ann (Smith) Pike, 64, passed away at her home in Melrose after a courageous 20 year battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born in Stoneham on January 15, 1954 to the late Russell and Catherine (Randall) Smith. She…

Loved the theater and music

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

IPSWICH — Nance W. Hallstrom, 84, of Ipswich, formerly of Rockport and Lynnfield, died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Kaplan Family Hospice House.

Nance was born on August 4, 1933 in Winchester, one of three children of the late Hayward H. and Laura…

U.S. Army veteran served in the Burma campaign

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

WOBURN — Richard Rowland, 97, resident of Woburn, formerly longtime resident of Melrose died January 31, 2018 at Woodbriar of Wilmington. 

Richard was born on October 25, 1920, in Malden, the son of the late Richard C. and Margaret (MacFadgen)…

Vietnam War veteran

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

MELROSE — John Paul Iovaine, 72, passed away at his home in Melrose on January 11, 2018.

John was born in Boston on June 18, 1945 to the late Anthony and Mary (Delmonico) Iovaine. He was raised in the North End of Boston and has…

Letter carrier for Melrose PO

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

MELROSE — John J. Geehan Jr., 76, a 55 year resident of Melrose, passed away on February 6, 2018.

John was born in Chelsea on June 30, 1941 to John and Monica (Halley) Geehan. He was raised in Melrose, and attended school at…

Enjoyed cruises with his wife

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Richard P. “Dickie” Cook, 74, passed away suddenly at his home in Melrose on February 5, 2018.

Mr. Cook was born in Malden on August 16, 1943 to the late Walter and Dorothy (McDermod) Cook. He was raised in Malden and…

Skilled skier and competitive tennis player

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Mrs. Joan M. (DiMeo) Sansone, 74, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Joan was born in Boston on August 1, 1943, and raised in the North End. She graduated from Julie…

Educator, enjoyed traveling

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

PEABODY — Charles L. Manos, 93, former Superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools and King Philip Regional Schools, died peacefully on January 25, 2018, surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years and his two daughters.

Charles was the fourth of five children, born on July…