Melrose Obituaries

Published in the September 4, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Marion W. (Simpson) McDermod, 90, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

One of four children of the late William T. S. and Sarah R. (Hughes) Simpson, Marion was born in Mussleboro, Scotland and came to the United States at age…

Published in the September 4, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Norma (Pfizenmayer) Cefalo of Melrose and Gloucester died at the Leonard Florence Center in Chelsea on Aug. 29.

Norma was born and raised in Hollis, N.Y., resided in Melrose since 1947 and spent her summers in Gloucester for the past 65 years.

Norma was the beloved…

Published in the September 4, 2015 edition

MELROSE — David F. Cain, a 59-year resident of Melrose and Moody Beach, Maine, entered into eternal life on Monday, Aug. 31, at his home in Melrose following an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.

David was born in Somerville on Sept…

Published in the September 4, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Ronald J. Robinson, 90, a resident of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Ronald was born Oct. 11, 1924 in Wakefield, a son of the late Eli H. and Thelma K. (Downey) Robinson and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — When Dot Farley lost her beloved husband Bob 14 years ago, she was determined not to let his death prevent her from attending the bingo games and outdoor summer concerts that had become such a staple in her life.

So despite having never sat behind the…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

MELROSE — William H. Ahern, 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 18.

Bill was born in Chelsea on June 28, 1926 to the late William and Marie (Healy) Ahern. He was raised in East Boston, graduated from Boston English High School and Boston University.

Mr. Ahern entered the…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

WOBURN — Christina J. (Karreman) Bishara, 92, of Woburn and formerly of Dedham, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Christina was born in The Hague, Holland, one of three children of the late Elisabeth J. (Haak) and Johannes Karreman. She was raised in Holland before being sent…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Victoria L. (Magliocca) Parisi, 91, of Melrose, passed away on Aug. 21 surrounded by her loving family.

Victoria was born in Italy and came to the United States when she was 12. She moved with her husband, the late Louis C. Parisi, and their seven children…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Ronald Perly McKean, 49, of Lynnfield and formerly a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, as a result of a job related accident.

Ron was born in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1983. He was a talented…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Natale L. Simboli, 83, of Melrose, died peacefully on Aug. 19.

Natale was born in Italy on Feb. 22, 1932 to Pasquale and Teopista (DiCesare) Simboli. He lived in Italy for 18 years before immigrating to Montreal with his family. While living in Canada, Natale met…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Philip D. Walsh, 68, passed away suddenly at his home in Melrose on Aug. 20.

Phil was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1965 and lived most of his life in Melrose. He lived in Gloucester from 1991-2014 before moving back to…

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Mary L. Dombeck, 85, of Melrose died Sunday, Aug. 23.

Mary was born in Stoneham on May 17, 1930 and was the beloved daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Magruder) MacIntosh. She was raised in Stoneham and Lawrence and had been a Melrose resident for…