Melrose Obituaries

EVERETT — Michael John Ouimette, 54, of Everett and formerly of Southampton, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Jan. 23.

One of six sons, Michael was born on April 14, 1960 in Southampton and was raised in Southampton. He attended Western New England College and the Boston Architectural College…

MELROSE — Eleanor M. (Gibbons) Murray, 90, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away at the Golden Living Center – The Elmhurst on Tuesday, February 3.

Eleanor was born in Melrose on November 20, 1924, one of two daughters of the late Arthur F. and Harriette (Hauman) Gibbons. Raised in Melrose, Eleanor graduated from Melrose…

MELROSE — William G. Kotzuba, 53, of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

William is survived by his wife Helen M. Kotzuba; daughter Amanda Kotzuba and her fiancé Andrew Rowe; sons Eric and Michael Coughlin, and grandson Nathan Rowe, all of Melrose. He was the son of the late Michael and Susan Kotzuba. He…

MALDEN — Richard T. “Dick” Mallon, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 31, 2015.

Dick was born in the Edgeworth section of Malden on June 19, 1932 to the late Bernard and Pauline Mallon. He grew up in Malden and graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 1951. He also…

BEDFORD — John Bena Jr., 93, passed away at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital on Jan. 26.

John was born in Middleborough on July 14, 1921 to the late Giovanni and Elisia (Pipi) Bena. He was raised in Middleborough and graduated from Middleborough High School. John was an accomplished violinist, playing in his own…

MELROSE — Jacquelyn R. “Jackie” Ehlert, 81, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, February 1, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Jackie was born in Melrose, a daughter of the late Herman F. Ehlert and Ruth G. (Ford) Ehlert. She was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School. Jackie worked as a secretary…

MELROSE — David J. “Dave” Bluette, 79, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Tufts Medical Center on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Dave was born in Boston on Oct. 23, 1935 and was the son of the late David J. and Alice (Coyne) Bluette. Raised on Beacon Hill in Boston…

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FRAMINGHAM – Ellen F. (Lewis) McGrath, 87, of Framingham and formerly of Pepperell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Ellen was born in Cambridge on July 12, 1927, one of two daughters of the late Richard N. and Ellen (Bradley) Lewis. She was raised in Somerville, where she…

Attorney with National Labor Relations Board

MELROSE — Michael Francis Walsh, 85, of Melrose, passed away suddenly on Jan. 23 after a period of illness.

Born in Somerville to John and Margaret (Dunleavy) Walsh in 1929, Michael had made a home in Melrose for over 50 years.

Michael leaves his wife of 55 years…

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MELROSE — Walter E. “Ed” Valentine, 68, of Melrose, passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Jan. 24.

Ed was the former husband of the late Irene (Fontaine) Valentine. He was the loving father of David Valentine and daughter-in-law Mary Foley. Ed had also recently become the grandfather…

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WAKEFIELD — Mary P. “Pat” (Lamson) O’Connell, a 40-year resident of Wakefield and formerly of Melrose, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose following a brief illness. She was 63 years old.

Pat was born in Malden on April 20, 1951, a daughter…

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STONEHAM — Patricia Louise (Pinkney) Buchan, 83, passed away at Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on Jan. 25.

Patricia was born in Melrose on Feb. 23, 1931 to the late Gilbert and Ada (Doucette) Pinkney. She was raised in Melrose, went to St. Mary School…