Melrose Obituaries

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

PEABODY — John Louie Amirault, of Peabody, previously a 30-year resident of Conomo Point, Essex, and a 55-year resident of Melrose, died peacefully in the loving care of his family on January 6 at the age of 85.

Louie was born in Malden on December 19, 1931 to…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Ann (Minott) Dawson, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25 in the loving presence of her family.

She was the cherished wife of William E. Dawson for 62 years, who predeceased her by less than four months. Ann was born to James and…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

DANVERS — Robert A. Eaves, 95, of Melrose, formerly of Naples, Florida and Chelsea, died at the Brightview in Danvers on Dec. 31, 2016.

Robert was born and raised in Chelsea, and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. He resided in Chelsea for 40 years, 17 years…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

READING — Charles S. Scimone, 83, passed away at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading on December 17.

Charles was born in Boston on December 24, 1932 to the late Joseph and Carmella (Trainito) Scimone. He was raised in East Boston, graduated East Boston High School and has…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

ANDOVER — Elizabeth “Lisa” Tedesco, 59, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Andover on December 20.

Lisa was born in Malden on September 6, 1957. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, the University of Massachusetts, Boston and attended Emerson College…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Helen Theresa (Quinn) Melcher, 87 passed away on January 1, 2017.

She was born in Somerville on April 28, 1929 to the late Edmond and Julia (Carey) Quinn. Helen was raised in Medford and graduated from Medford High School, Class of 1945. She lived in Medford…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Norma R. (Deschenes) Hemenway, 91, of Melrose, passed away at home on Dec. 29.

Norma was born in Bennington, VT, was raised in Arlington, VT and was a graduate of Arlington, VT High School. She went on to earn her degree from LaSalle Junior College in…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Joseph B. O’Brien passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

He was born in Melrose on March 19, 1931 to the late Edward P. and Grace A. (Walsh) O’Brien. Joseph was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — Walter C. Chipman, 89, of Melrose, died at the Golden Living Center-The Elmhurst in Melrose on Dec. 31.

Walter was born and raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1945. After high school, Walter served his country as a bodyguard…

Published in the January 6, 2017 edition.

MALDEN — Karen A. Bennett, 54, of Malden, formerly of Melrose and Everett, passed away on January 1, 2017.

Karen was born in Malden, raised in Melrose and was a graduate of the Northeast Vocational School in Wakefield, Class of 1980. She resided in Melrose for many years…

Published in the December 23, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Paul Ernest Lang, 74, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Dec. 17, 2016.

He was born in Lackawanna, N.Y. and spent most of his childhood in Blasdell. He graduated from Frontier Central High School in Hamburg and Canisius College in Buffalo. Paul served his country in…

Published in the December 23, 2016 edition

METHUEN — Julianne L. Kehoe, 55, of Methuen, formerly of Melrose, passed away Dec. 16, 2016. 

Julianne was born in Medford on Feb. 21, 1961 to John and Nellie (Ward) Kehoe. She was raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School. She lived a lively life and was always…