Melrose Obituaries

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Rose A. (Bramante) Pagliarulo, 85, of Melrose died peacefully at Oosterman’s Rest Home on May 29.

Rose was born August 12, 1931 to the late Frank and Maria Bramante, she was raised in the West End of Boston and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School. She…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Christine (Thompson) Spada, 70, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Friday, May 26.

Christine was born in Somerville on October 26, 1946, daughter of the late Earl E. Thompson and Catherine (O’Gorman) Thompson. As the youngest…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Norma Jean Arsenault passed away peacefully after a period of failing health on May 27.

She was a dedicated Christian and a blessing in the lives of those who knew her.

She was the cherished daughter of Pauline and Norman, born to them on February 1…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

SALEM, NH — Francis James “Frank” Dedulonus, 73, of Salem, New Hampshire and formerly of Saugus and Melrose, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on May 27.

Frank was born in Boston on April 3, 1944 to the late Francis and Philomena (Torelli) Dedulonus. He was raised in East…

Published in the June 2, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Mary Rita (McDonough) Young, 91, passed away in Melrose on May 24.

Mary was born in Portland, Maine on February 23, 1926 to the late James and Nora (Lee) McDonough. She was raised in Portland, Maine, and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1942, where she…

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Beverly (Blanchard) Steer, 92, of Melrose, passed away peacefully in Danvers on Friday, May 19, 2017.

Beverly was born in Boston on August 15, 1924, and was one of two children of the late Raymond H. Blanchard and Evelyn (Tracy) Blanchard. Raised in Melrose, Beverly graduated…

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Barbara A. (Leary) Longmuir, 94, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Goffstown, NH, on Wednesday, May 17.

Barbara was born in Somerville on January 28, 1923, one of five children of the late Walter Leary and Hilda (Friel) Leary. Raised…

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition

MELROSE — William J. “Bill” Bidgood, 87, of Melrose, died at his home on May 20, 2017.

Bill was born in 1929 in Springfield, Vermont and was raised in Cavendish (Proctorsville Village), Vermont. Bill graduated from Rutland High School, Class of 1947 and Norwich University, Class of 1951…

Published in the May 19, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Ramona Stauffer, 35, of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2017.

Born on June 4, 1981, Ramona was the beloved daughter of Carl and Jessica (Hines) Stauffer. She was raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1999. Following high…

Published in the May 19, 2017 edition

WOBURN — Kathleen R. (Deary) Corso D’Aloisio, 81, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, at Woburn Nursing Center.

Kathy was born in Boston, one of four children of the late James P. Deary and Rita A. (Saulnier) Deary. She was raised in…

Published in the May 19, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Florence (Letterie) Phillips passed away in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Emergency Room suddenly on May 12. She was 86.

Florence was born in East Boston on July 30, 1930 to the late James and Florence (Delucia) Letterie. She was raised in East Boston, attended East Boston High…

Published in the May 19, 2017 edition

MELROSE — Josephine “Jo” (Proctor) Krasco, 87, of Melrose died peacefully at Life Care Center of Stoneham on May 15, 2017.

Born on Christmas Day, 1929 in Chelsea to Chester and Cecilia (Tomaszewski) Proctor, Jo was raised in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High Class of 1948. She…