Melrose Obituaries

Enjoyed boating, swimming and traveling

MELROSE — Thomas H. “Sonny” Grant, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away on Wednesday, February 12 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 86.  

Sonny was born in Boston on July 21, 1938. One of six children of the late Horatio and Louise (Walsh) Grant, he was raised and educated…

Family was his greatest joy

SWAMPSCOTT — Joseph F. DiPietro of Swampscott tragically passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16 at the age of 70. 

He was born in Boston on November 30, 1954 to the late Mary Grace DiPietro and Frank DiPietro. Joseph spent his formative years in Somerville. He pursued his education…

Enjoyed working with his hands, traveling and meeting new friends

HARWICH PORT — David Joseph Dolaher, of Harwich Port, formerly of Melrose and North Andover passed away peacefully on February 17. 

Born in Melrose on September 11, 1939, graduated from St Mary’s Elementary School and the Newman School in Boston. He was a life-long…

Loved cars, the beach and sunshine

MELROSE — We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear dad, grandfather, uncle and friend Connie Testa. Born in Boston in 1938 to Gaetano Testa and Emma (DeAngelis) Testa, he was raised in East Boston as one of seven children.

He is survived by his wife of…

Talented florist who loved to sing

MELROSE — Catherine C. “Kaye” Bibilos, affectionately known as “Saint Kaye” age 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 11. 

Kaye, daughter of the late Peter and Sophia (Lembesis) Chaconas was born in Woburn on June 8, 1940 and was a graduate of…

Enjoyed fishing and hunting

MELROSE — John C. “Nick” Manganaro, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8 at age 91.  

Nick was born in Chelsea on October 20, 1933, son of the late John and Caroline (Dinardi) Manganaro. Raised and educated in Melrose, Nick met fellow Melrose native Barbara…

Wonderful sense of humor and quick wit

MELROSE — Nancy (Keith) Thompson Foote, age 90, a longtime resident of Melrose and Wakefield passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3 at Winchester Hospital.  

She was born in Malden on September 20, 1934, daughter of the late Lewis H. Keith and Elizabeth (Pierce) Keith. For many years…

Fun loving and spirited

MELROSE — Beverly T. (Blanchard) Harrison, a lifelong resident of Melrose passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 2 at age 73.

Beverly was born in Melrose on January 31, 1952, one of three children of the late Donald R. Blanchard and Janice D. (Wright) Blanchard. Raised and educated in…

Family and faith were the cornerstones of her life

MELROSE — Ethel J. “Betty” (Powell) Moore, resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She was 91.

Betty was born in Chelsea on September 22, 1933, one of four children of the late Arthur and Sarah (née…

Always impeccably dressed, she loved her family, Elvis and casinos

MELROSE — Claire Elaine (Malenchini) Gorman was born December 20, 1944, the daughter of John and Claire Malenchini of Melrose. She attended the Melrose school system and graduated from Melrose High School class of 1963.

After high school, Claire met and married the love of…

Loved Red Sox and Celtics, reading and walking the beach

MELROSE — Walter S. Allan of Melrose formerly of Sudbury and husband of Charlene Russell passed away peacefully on January 30 after a very long struggle with Lewy Body disease.

Walter was born in Newton-Wellesley hospital on June 6, 1942 to Leah C. and W.…

BOSTON — Tricia Mahon was born in Melrose, MA, on May 10, 1952, the youngest to her brothers Michael and Eddie, and grew up in a loving home and in the schools and streets of Melrose as did so many children of the 50’s.

None that ever met her would call her less than an extraordinary person…