Melrose Obituaries

An avid golfer who loved the Bruins and Red Sox and enjoyed traveling

MELROSE — Ralph J. Galante, a longtime resident of Melrose and Stoneham passed away Friday, March 7 at The Arbors in Stoneham. He was born on September 13, 1930 in Boston and grew up in Somerville. Ralph was a graduate of Somerville…

Loved boating on Long Lake in Maine and her Secret Garden

BEVERLY — Dianne L. Schueler was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who passed away peacefully on March 2 in Beverly at the age of 87. Dianne was born on October 10, 1937 in Quincy. She was daughter to the late…

US Marine Corp veteran

MELROSE — John W. “Jack” MacMaster, 76, a resident of Melrose passed away on March 5 in Boston after a short illness.

Jack was born on October 6, 1948 at St. John’s Hospital in Lowell. The son of the late Hector J. “Mac” and Mary E. (Sliney) MacMaster, he was raised…

Very talented vocalist and lover of all music

MELROSE — Marilyn L. (Gulla) Glover, wife of the late Kenneth Glover of Melrose with whom she shared 61 years of marriage died peacefully on March 7. She was 86 years old.

She was the only daughter of the late Patrick and Adeline Gulla, also of Melrose.…

Known for her kindness, generosity and unwavering love

MELROSE — LouAnn Stanton passed away peacefully on March 9 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 24, 1955 in Revere to the late Charles and the late Lucy (Gato) Perullo.

LouAnn was a proud graduate of Revere High School’s Class of 1972, carrying…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Glenn D. Kruse, 81, of Melrose passed away peacefully on March 8 after a full life and valiant battle with prostate cancer.
Glenn was born on September 30, 1943 to the late Alfred and Dorothy Kruse in Queens, NY. After graduating from Bayside High School in 1960, Glenn’s life included…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — John P. Bulman Sr., a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at age 90.

John was born in Melrose on August 4, 1934, the eldest of two sons of the late Carmella (Gianquitto) Bulman and Thomas S. Bulman. A 1952 graduate of…

She radiated warmth, generosity and loved Christmas 

MELROSE — Joan A. (Doran) Winslow, 85, died peacefully at home on February 28 surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 3, 1939 to Carl and Rose Doran, Joan built a life defined by compassion and care for others. After graduating from the Boston City School of…

Was the heart of her family

MELROSE — The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Eleanor Frances (Hissey) Forrest, a/k/a Mom by her children; Nana by her 13 grandchildren; and Nana Ellie by her 20 great grandchildren and 1 pre-deceased great grandchild. 

Ellie was born in Baltimore, MD, one of two…

Quick witted, friendly nature and optimism

MELROSE — Audrey T. O’Hara, of Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed away suddenly in her sleep Monday evening. 

The loss of her smile and eternal optimism will always be remembered by her family especially her best friend and brother Francis. The 76 year old was born with special needs…

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — Edward J. Corrigan passed away peacefully on February 27 at the age of 94 in Wakefield. 

Edward was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Gallagher) Corrigan. He was also predeceased by his twn siblings to whom he was a loving brother. Ed was raised in Everett, after…

RN who enjoyed volunteering and traveling

NORTH READING — Sandra (Mann) Distaso of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was 70 years of age.

Born on May 23, 1954 in Melrose, Massachusetts, Sandra is the beloved wife of the late Theodore Distaso, Jr. and the loving daughter of the late William…