Melrose Obituaries

CHELMSFORD — Linda A. Barry of North Chelmsford passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was 63 years of age.

Born in Melrose, she was the daughter of the late James J. and the late Rita M. (Dumont) Barry. Linda was disabled since birth, and had been living happily in her group home in…

A bargain shopper who loved fishing and visiting Sebago Lake

WAKEFIELD — Carol J. Sargent, a resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at age 73.

Carol was born in Melrose on December 13, 1950. Raised and educated in Melrose, she was a graduate of Melrose High School…

Enjoyed traveling and crocheting

MELROSE — Marie T. (Brosnahan) Ferguson, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, August 13 at Brightview Senior Living in North Andover, at age 97.

Marie was born in Malden on September 27, 1926, one of two daughters of the…

Devoted gardener, classical music lover, world traveler

STONEHAM — Ann (DiGiovanni) McPherson-Coutu of Stoneham, a cherished soul whose presence graced the world with humor and creativity, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2024, at the age of 61, after a 14-year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Melrose on November 18, 1962…

Active in Special Olympics swimming and at the Reading Y

MELROSE — James Francis Sheehan, age 58, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2024. 

James was born and raised in Melrose and spent many years in Reading and summertimes in Gloucester. James is the loving son of Jeannette (McKinnon) Sheehan and the late James Sheehan of…

Dedicated to his family, religion and the outdoors 

MELROSE — William W. “Bill” Downing, a resident of Melrose and former longtime resident of Brookline, passed away at home on Friday, August 2, 2024, at age 82.

Bill was born in Glens Falls, NY on December 14, 1941, the son of the late Raymond W…

US Army veteran was passionate about sports

MELROSE — Richard D. Murphy, a cherished resident of Dell Avenue in Melrose for six decades, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 88 at Forestdale Park Senior Living in Malden. Born on December 6, 1935, in Boston, Richard grew up in Charlestown and was…

Loving homemaker was proud of Irish heritage 

MELROSE — Mary T. (Culkin) Kiernan, of Melrose, died surrounded by her family on July 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Mary, or “Nana” as she was affectionately known by everyone, was born in Attymass, Ireland on August 29, 1927, to the late Annie and Thomas…

Enjoyed traveling and history

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Randal “Randy” John Rocha, 61, a longtime resident of North Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 27. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Randy was born on February 9, 1963 to Manuel and the late Ann Rocha. He was raised in…

Avid painter, baker and reader

MELROSE — Jeanne Marie (DeLorenzo) Ferrara, a longtime resident of Melrose, died July 25 in the Kaplan House in Danvers after a long, courageous and well-fought battle with cancer.

Born October 23, 1947, in Salem, Jeanne moved with her family to Danvers when she was young. She graduated from Danvers…

Enjoyed reading and trips to Utah and Florida

WAKEFIELD — Barbara J. Marullo, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, July 28 at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading with her beloved family by her side. She was 68. 

Barbara was born on May 14, 1956 in Somerville, one of nine children of…

Loved cooking and traveling

WAREHAM — Rose A. (Tenaglia) Sauvageau, of Wareham passed away suddenly on Friday, July 5 after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family at the Mass General Hospital Boston. She was the beloved wife of the late Bruce D. Sauvageau.

Rose was the cherished daughter of Ciro Tenaglia and the…