Melrose Obituaries

Anthony Merlino, 38

Gift for illustration, avid traveler and dedicated Boston sports fan

WAKEFIELD — Anthony R. Merlino, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on October 4.

Born in Boston, Anthony was the beloved son of Anna and Richard Merlino. He was raised in Wakefield where he spent his formative years before embarking on life’s journey to Central Florida,

 

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Duane Crabtree, 84

Kind spirit and wonderful sense of humor

MELROSE — Duane Crabtree, 84, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at his Melrose home on Saturday, October 5.

Duane was born on April 28, 1940 in Dover-Foxcroft, ME to Edmund and Florence Crabtree. He was married to Sayoko Matsumoto of Kurayoshi, Japan for nearly 60 years.

 

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Stephen Maté, 78

US Army veteran

WOBURN — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Stephen Maté at the age of 78 on September 30 at his home in Woburn.

Steve was born in Everett to the late Margaret (nee Ready–P.E.I., Canada) and Alexander Maté (Hungary) on February 16, 1946. He was raised

 

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Jean Marie Bates

Flair for fashion and enjoyed romantic films

STONEHAM — Jean Marie Bates (née Wilson) of Stoneham passed away on October 4. She was the beloved wife of the late John William Bates affectionately known as “Jack” and the cherished daughter of the late Raymond Manning Wilson and Eda Ann Wilson (née Palladino). 

Jean was

 

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Donald Thomas, 89

Veteran

WAKEFIELD — Donald O. Thomas, long-time resident of Wakefield passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 7 at the age of 89.
Born in Melrose, Don was one of two children of the late Nelson and Dorothy (Myrick) Thomas. He graduated from Melrose High School where he played football and ran track…

 

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Daniel J. Gallagher, 94

Longtime Melrose Teacher

MELROSE — Daniel passed away on October 5 just one month shy of his 95th birthday. Born on November 6, 1929 in Salem to the late Daniel J. Gallagher and Helen (LeFleur) Gallagher. Dan was raised and educated in Salem.

Growing up in the South Salem neighborhood during the Great Depression and WWII

 

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Florence Shea

Enjoyed gardening, volunteering and loved traveling to see family 

MELROSE — Florence Shea made the world a kinder and brighter place. We have lost a truly

generous and caring individual.

Florence Louise Shea was born June 15, 1945 in Washington DC to Ethel and George

Shea. Florence grew up in Maryland, New York, New

 

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Janet McNary, 85

Enjoyed needle working, winters in Florida and Boston Red Sox

MELROSE — Janet E. (MacKay) McNary, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Sunday, September 29 at age 85. 

Janet was born in Somerville on August 25, 1939, one of two daughters…

 

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Lisa O’Neill, 59

Loved horses and becoming a registered nurse

MELROSE — Lisa M. (Kelley) O’Neill, formerly of Melrose passed away on August 26 at 59 years of age.

Lissa was born in Everett on March 16th, 1965 to Mary (Sullivan)and Kevin Kelley. Lisa grew up with three other siblings Kevin, Brian and Susan. Through her early childhood

 

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Pedro Fagundo, 50

Enjoyed mountain biking and hiking

Dedicated husband, loving father, senior architect and adventurer Pedro Fagundo passed unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29 at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington. He was only 50. 

Born in Boston on January 26, 1974, Pedro was a loving son of Elsa and the late Angel Fagundo. A Brookline native, Pedro…

 

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Beverly Mercer, 78

Loved to dance, play golf and Aruba trips 

MELROSE — Beverly J. (Hurst) Mercer, of Melrose died peacefully on September 18 at the age of 78. She was born in Revere on July 19, 1946 to the late Anna (Davey) and Ernest Hurst. Beverly was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School.

 

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Janet Hanlon, 81

Avid readers who loved crafts and knitting

MELROSE — Janet R. (Gormady) Hanlon of Melrose, formerly of Somerville passed away on September 17 at the age of 81. She was born on April 17, 1943 to the late Margaret (Brundige) and William J. Gormady in Cambridge. Janet was raised in Somerville and graduated from Somerville

 

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