Melrose Obituaries

Grew up working on family farm

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

BRADFORD — Helen A. (Ostrander) Emerson, 84, of Bradford died unexpectedly on Jan. 29 after a short illness.

She was born and raised in Windsor, N.Y., the daughter of the late Caroline and William Ostrander.

She was one of four sisters, Ginger…

Played tennis, basketball at North Reading High

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

DERRY, N.H. — Eric R. Haak, 59, of Derry, N.H., and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Feb. 5.

Eric was born in Somerville, a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1975, and played on the tennis and…

Mail carrier worked in Winchester

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Eugene J. McDonald, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Bear Hill Nursing Center on Monday, Feb. 8, at age 76.

Born in Medford on July 27, 1939, Eugene was one of four children of the late Walter D…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Ann M. (Madden) Gleason passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on Jan. 27. She was only 67 years old.

Ann was born in Melrose on Jan. 29, 1948 to the late Thomas and Ann (Herlin) Madden. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — John J. Kelley passed away at his home in Melrose on Jan. 29. He was 81 years of age.

John was born in Malden to the late John and Esther (Jordan) Kelley and was raised in Malden. He graduated from Malden High School, Class of 1952…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

LAWRENCE — Mildred R. (Lanzillo) Crowley passed away in the comfort and care at Merrimack Valley Hospice in Lawrence on Jan. 29, 2016. She was 82 years of age.

Mildred was born in Chelsea on April 9 to the late Anthony and Regina (Bednarek) Lanzillo. She was raised…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

PEABODY — David Hume Paul, age 93, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home at Brooksby Village on Monday, Jan. 25. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, boss, golfer, carpenter and veteran, with a tremendous sense of personal honor.

David was born…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Louis D. Santos, 79, of Melrose, died on February 2, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Louis was born in Cambridge to John and Annie (Silva) Santos on September 24, 1936. He was raised in Cambridge and attended Cambridge schools. After high school, Louis joined the…

Nurse

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Jo-Ann M. (Henderson) Bishop, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 26 at age 57.

Born on June 10, 1958 in Melrose, she was raised one of six children to Phyllis and the late Dorsey Henderson in Melrose. She was a…

Worked for American Red Cross

 Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Ruth W. (Otto) Christensen, 93, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Ruth was born on July 26, 1922 in Cambridge and was one of three children of the late William E. and Merian L. (Buckley) Otto…

Worked at MacKenzie Nursing Home

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

DANVERS — Jean F. (Collins) “Gumby” Barnes, a resident of Danvers and formerly of Saugus, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Hathorne Hill Nursing Center in Danvers, at age 81.

Jean was born on Jan. 29, 1934 and was one…

CPA, special needs advocate

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Charles A. Hart, 89, of Melrose, died surrounded by family on Jan. 25.

Charles was born in Brookline on May 9, 1926 to Charles and Evelyn (Mahoney) Hart. He was raised in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. After high school…