Melrose Obituaries

Published in the November 24, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Carolyn E. Powers, 66, of Melrose, died on November 19, 2017.  She was predeceased by her infant daughter and was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Powers. Sister of Kathleen A. Powers of Melrose, Donald A. Powers and his fiancé Susan A. Kureta of…

Published in the November 24, 2017 edition

PEABODY — George S. Koomas, 87, passed away at Care One at Peabody Nursing Home on November 18, 2017. Gorge was born in Everett on December 4, 1929 to the late John C. and Mary (Roche) Koomas. He was raised in Everett and Melrose, graduated from Melrose High…

Published in the November 24, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — John “Ray” Gallant, 70, of North Reading, November 14, 2017, after battling cancer. Beloved husband of Donna (Clifford). Father of Scott Gallant of Portland, Oregon and Laura Gallant of Peabody.  Son of the late John L. and Helen Gallant. Brother of Helena Tripp and husband…

Published in the November 17, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Timothy Grace, 42, lived from September 23, 1975 to November 8, 2017. He passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest. During his life, Tim was a man with an incredible sense of humor who always knew how to make those around him smile and laugh, and…

Published in the November 17, 2017 edition

READING — Shawn P. Dinjian, 30, a lifelong resident of Reading, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Shawn was born in Reading on March 11, 1987. He was raised in Reading and graduated from Reading High School where he developed a love of math…

Published in the November 17, 2017 edition

PEABODY — Katherine P. “Kay” (Hefler) Constantine, 97, of Peabody, formerly of Lincoln, died at Brooksby Village in Peabody on Nov. 12, 2017. 

Kay was born and raised in Chelsea and a graduate of Chelsea High School. She resided in Lincoln for 48 years and the past 15…

Published in the November 17, 2017 edition

WATERTOWN — Allen Palmer Andrews, 92, passed away peacefully, after a long and wonderful life, on November 1, 2017.

Allen’s younger years were spent living and working in Watertown at his Dad’s company, Andrews’ Dairy on Franklin Street. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II,…

Published in the November 17, 2017 edition

PEABODY — Dr. John J.”Jack” Kelliher, DMD, 76, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on November 12, 2017. Jack was born and raised in Melrose on Kiley Farm. He attended St. Mary’s School in Melrose and went on to graduate from B.C. High…

Published in the November 10, 2017 edition

READING — Roberta J. Skelley, 79, a longtime resident of Reading, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Roberta was born in Melrose on March 27, 1938, and was one of six children of the late Robert H. Skelley and Roberta J. (Morse) Skelley.…

Published in the November 10, 2017 edition

EVERETT — Andres G. Arzapalo Sedano, 31, of Everett, passed away from injuries sustained from an accidental and tragic fall from a cliff on the island of Mykonos, Greece on October 19, 2017.

Born in Lima, Peru on November 1, 1985, Andres completed his early education in Nuestra…

Published in the November 10, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Richard A. Cormier, 72, of Melrose, formerly of Lynn, passed away on October 31, 2017. 

Richard was born in Lynn on July 30, 1945 to Albert and Andrea (Turmenne) Cormier. He was raised in Lynn, and spent most of his life there before moving to Melrose. Richard…

Published in the November 10, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Robert C. Rice, 89, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

Bob was born in Medford on December 25, 1927, one of six children of the late John C. Rice and Ellen (O’Brien) Rice. He was raised…