Melrose Obituaries

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Daniel J. Ledoux, 60, of Melrose, died unexpectedly on August 14. 

Dan was born in Tripoli, Libya on April 18, 1957, was raised in Melrose, attended the Lincoln Elementary School and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1975. He went on to…

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition

EAST FALMOUTH — James Robert Staffier, 49, of East Falmouth, formerly of Medford, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 18, 2017. 

Jim enjoyed boating around the waters of Cape Cod and a fun filled day on Washburn Island with family and friends. He especially enjoyed…

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Margaret F. (Myles) “Peg” Bowman, a resident of Melrose and Wolfeboro, NH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at age 91.

Margaret was born in Boston on April 15, 1926, a daughter of the late John J. Myles and Margaret (Lonergan) Myles. Raised in…

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mary Frances (Dolaher) Kelley, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017. 

Mary was born in Melrose on February 24, 1932 to the late Joseph and Helena (O’Connell) Dolaher and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Grammar School and…

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

LYNNFIELD — Ann S. Bishop of Lynnfield died on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Formerly of Wilmington, Ann had been a Lynnfield resident for over 44 years. Mrs. Bishop spent 25 years of her life as a Real Estate professional in…

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

MAYSVILLE, NC — Master Sergeant Shawn P. Demenkow, USMC, Retired, passed away at home in Maysville, NC, on August 8. He was 47 years old. 

Shawn was born on June 12, 1970 and grew up in Wakefield. He was a beloved son to his mother, Barbara (Dickenson…

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

ELIOT, Maine — Joan L. (Selig) Mahoney, of Eliot, Maine, and formerly a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 12, at age 79.

Joan was born in Malden on February 18, 1938, one of three children of the late Earl and Anne…

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

STONEHAM — Rita M. (Maiani) Gaglione, 90, passed away at the Life Care Center in Stoneham on August 8. 

She was born in Revere on December 28, 1926 to the late Louis and Laura (Giggi) Maiani. Rita was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School…

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Leo F. Greene III, 64, of Melrose died unexpectedly on August 11. 

Leo was born and raised in Melrose and a graduate of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1971. 

He went on to receive his degree from the University of New England in…

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Joseph “Joey” Crowley, 55, of Melrose, died at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington on August 8. 

Joey was born and raised in Melrose and attended Melrose schools. He was a lifelong Melrose resident and worked as a janitor for Crystal Warehouse Corp. in…

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Marjorie M. (Hall) Santo, 83, of Melrose, died on August 8. 

Margie grew up as the youngest of four children. She had many interests in school including, cheerleading, drama, majorette, and playing the guitar. 

Margie liked Bob since she was a young girl. She…

Published in the August 11, 2017 edition

WALTHAM — Steven P. Kenney, 62, a longtime resident of Waltham, passed away peacefully at Winchester Hospital on Saturday, July 29.

Steve was born in Arlington on November 5, 1954, one of three children of the late Walter T. Kenney Jr. and Nancy (Phillips) Kenney. He was raised…