Melrose Obituaries

Published in the September 15, 2017 edition

HAVERHILL — Jacqueline E. Herook, 85, of Haverhill, a former resident of Wakefield and Reading, died Monday, September 11 in Haverhill.

Born in Melrose on November 9, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Donald P. and Doris (Eaton) Ilsley.

Mrs. Herook was raised in Melrose and…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Constantine G. “Dino” Charos, 90, of Melrose, died at the Genesis at Wakefield Center on Sept. 4. 

Dino was born and raised in Roxbury and was a graduate of Roxbury schools. He served his country as a Fireman First Class during World War II, serving…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

TUCSON, AZ —  John (Jack) Joseph Lynch, 82, of Tucson, Arizona, previously of Melrose and Newington Connecticut, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 surrounded by close family and friends. 

He leaves his cherished and loving wife Rose (Bernie) Bernadine Lynch, and his six children behind…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

CHARLESTON, SC — June S. (Dugan) Watson from Charleston, SC, and formerly from Port Charlotte, FL, and Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in person and in spirit. 

She recently celebrated her 88th birthday. Born in Cambridge, June met the love of her life, Ralph Watson…

Published in the September 8, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Patricia A. (King) Anastasi, 92, of Melrose, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sept. 2, 2017. 

Patricia was born and raised in Danvers and was a graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1942. She resided in Danvers until 1947 and Melrose since 1952. Pat…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Barry E. McCann, 70, of Melrose, died at home with his family gathered at his side on Tuesday, August 29.

Barry was born in Winchester on October 7, 1946, a son of the late Ralph E. and Marjorie E. (Jacobs) McCann. Raised and educated in Wakefield…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Doris M. (O’Connor) McAvoy, 88, of Melrose, died peacefully on August 26. 

Doris was born in Chelsea on May 6, 1929 to James and Mary Alice (Flynn) O’Connor. She was raised in East Boston and Winthrop, and graduated from Fitten High School. Doris went on…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Emily T. (Heavey) Hanrahan, 91, of Melrose, died peacefully on August 27.

She was born in Sligo, Ireland on June 18, 1926 to Thomas and Maude (O’Neil) Heavey. She was raised in Ireland and attended college in Dublin where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

JAMAICA PLAIN — Grace Ham, 96, of Jamaica Plain and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, July 16, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. 

She was born on November 29, 1920, a daughter of the late Vahan Terchoonian and Naomi (Krikorian) Terchoonian.

Grace…

Published in the September 1, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Lester Haddock Jr., 94, of Melrose, died Friday, August 25, in Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. 

Born on February 26, 1923 in Somerville, he was the only child of the late Lester and Bessie (Proctor) Haddock Sr. Raised and educated in Medford, he graduated from Medford High School…

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Edward F. Kelly Jr., 51, of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 13.

Born in Melrose on January 26, 1966, Eddie was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1984. He was married and lived in Melrose until moving…

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition

DANVERS — Mary “Lois” (Patterson) Armstrong, 89, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Lois was born in Millidgeville, Georgia on January 15, 1928, one of two daughters of the late Hugh W. and Beulah B. (Parker) Patterson. She…