Melrose Obituaries

True homemaker with the love of baking and dancing

MELROSE — Myrle C. (Pankopf) Copeland, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27 at Spring Village at Dover in Dover, NH at age 98. 

Myrle was born in Stoneham on September 19, 1926, one of two children of the late…

An animal lover who loved to travel and loved basketball

MELROSE — Barbara J. Mahoney of Melrose and Wakefield passed away peacefully on November 21 at the age of 93.

Barbara was born in Boston and raised in Revere. She attended Immaculate Conception School in Revere and received a bachelor’s degree in 1953 from Salem…

Role model for family and friends who wore many hats

MELROSE — Jacqueline Taylor Wattenberg died peacefully November 12 in her Melrose home just shy of 102 years.

A linchpin and role model for family and friends, she wore many hats: social-justice and anti-war activist; arts and restaurant critic; voice and writing teacher; slice-of-life essayist; performer of song…

Talented quilter who enjoyed needlepoint and gardening

MELROSE — Jane (Richardson) Bond, a long-time Melrose resident passed away peacefully at Windsor Place of Wilmington on Thursday, November 14 at age 90.

Born in Dover, NH, Jane was a graduate of Dover High School, Class of 1951 and the University of New Hampshire, 1955. Jane worked…

Family was at the heart of his world

MELROSE — Jeremiah “Jerry” Finn, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22 at the age of 86.

Born on January 26, 1938 in Everett to the late George and Julia (Collins) Finn, Jerry grew up in Everett, graduated from Everett High School and spent over 60 years…

Enjoyed cooking, traveling and Lake Winnipesaukee

WOBURN — Jenniffer E. (Beauchesne) McLaughlin, of Woburn and formerly of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15. She was 54.

Jenniffer was born on January 17, 1970 in Winchester to Linda E. Casey and the late Edward F. Beauchesne. Growing up in Melrose, Jenniffer graduated from Melrose…

A very kind and caring person

PEABODY — Donna Marie Lane, of Peabody, formerly of Salem sadly passed away peacefully at the age of 73 in the comfort of her home. 

She was a kind, caring person who was always there when you needed her most. Offering support, advice and love in abundance. She was…

Loved pop culture, television and personalities

MELROSE — Jeffrey Collins of Melrose passed unexpectedly on November 8. Jeff lived his entire life in Melrose attending Decius Beebe School and was a graduate of Melrose High school. He went on to work for the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department for over 19 years on the…

US Army veteran

OTISFIELD, ME — Bruce W. Baker, 86 of Otisfield, formerly of Melrose passed away peacefully on the evening of November 8 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME.

He was born on May 6, 1938 in Melrose, the son of Carlton and Elizabeth (Wilson) Baker. Bruce attended local schools, graduating from Melrose…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Michael “Miceal O’Bogaig” Buggy, aged 93 of Limerick, Ireland and later a proud citizen of the United States passed away peacefully on November 6 surrounded by his family. 

Born on November 18, 1930 on Clare St. in Limerick City, Ireland, Michael’s life was marked by deep family ties, deep faith,…

US Army veteran

NAHANT — Charles M. Koehler, 77 of Nahant, passed away with family by his side after a decade long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Utica, NY, Charlie was the son of the late Clayton J. Koehler and Sarah M. Koehler. He was raised and educated in Melrose attending St Mary’s Grammar School…

Talented gardener and blackjack player

MELROSE — May Comeau of Melrose passed away Friday, November 8 at the age of 90. She was born May 5, 1934 in Comeauville, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of the late Gustave and Emilda (Doucet) Comeau. She was predeceased by her brothers Louis, Hector and Normand; and sisters…