Melrose Obituaries

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

LARGO, Fla. — Gertrude M. (Leuci) Jodrey, 82, passed away at her home in Largo Florida on July 3, 2017. 

Gert was born in Chelsea on March 12,1935. She was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. Mrs. Jodrey lived in Melrose for over 40…

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

PEABODY — Ann Schwarz Janzen, 101, of Peabody, Massachusetts passed away on July 5, 2017. 

Ann was known for her love of her late husband Arnold and family, compassion and caring for others, love of music, the outdoors, gardening, exercise and cooking. Her gracious smile will be…

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

MIDDLETON — Edward S. Thistle, 44, of Middleton, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Ed was born in Melrose on April 4, 1973, and was the oldest of three children. Raised in Wakefield and Andover, he spent countless hours playing youth hockey…

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

PEABODY — Joseph A. Rossino Sr., 86, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully in Peabody on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

Joe was born in Everett on July 1, 1931, and was one of six children of the late Sebastian and Mary (DeFilippo) Rossino. Raised in Melrose…

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

MELROSE — George E. “Butch” Barrett, 78, a longtime resident of Melrose and a retired Melrose Police sergeant, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 10.

Butch was born in Melrose on October 9, 1938, one of two children of the late George…

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Margaret (Thomas) “Peggy” Miano, 83, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Margaret was born in Cambridge, and was a daughter of the late Manuel and Helen (Gagnon) Thomas. She was raised and educated in Cambridge…

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

BEDFORD, N.H. — Catherine M. “Kay’ (Silck) Hill, 86. a resident of Bedford, New Hampshire, and formerly a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

Kay was born in Winthrop on March 29, 1931, and was one of five children of…

Published in the July 14, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Nancy Bingham Leverich, of Melrose, Massachusetts, died at the Bear Hill Nursing Home, in Stoneham, on July 6, 2017. 

She was predeceased in 2002 by her beloved life partner of 46 years, Jerry Barbara Jackson. She is survived by her beloved brother and sister-in-law, Bingham…

Published in the July 7, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Robert A. “Bob” Skaare Sr., 70, of Melrose, died unexpectedly on June 29. 

Bob was born in Malden, raised in Melrose, was a graduate Melrose High School, Class of 1964, and was pitcher for the Melrose High baseball team.

He was the owner of Bob…

Published in the July 7, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Beatrice (Bennett) Dinardi, 97, of Melrose died unexpectedly on June 29. 

Beatrice was born and raised in Melrose and was a Melrose High School graduate, Class of 1937. She was a very proud to be a lifelong Melrose resident and was a member of St…

Published in the July 7, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Carol A. (Hitchman) Dwyer, a 41 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 3, following a month long battle with cancer. She was 73 years old. 

Carol was born in Boston on December 12, 1943, a daughter…

Published in the July 7, 2017 edition

EVERETT — Lawrence E. “Butch” Spinney, 72, a longtime resident of Everett, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 30.

Born in Everett on March 25, 1945, he was one of 10 children raised and educated in Everett. As a young man, Butch began his working career…