Melrose Obituaries

Ann Barry, 90

Registered nurse

MELROSE — Ann Marie Barry, of Melrose, aged 90, passed away on May 2 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Ann was born on May 24, 1933. 

She was predeceased by her parents James Harrington and Rosella (McNamara); her brother James Harrington and his wife Jeanne (Gilgun); her brother John Harrington; and her grandson Brian

 

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James Otis Jr., 89

US Marine Corps veteran

MELROSE — James H. Otis Jr., of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, May 5 surrounded by those he loved. He was 89. Born in Melrose on June 19, 1934, Jim was one of three children of the late James H. and Mary (Switzler) Otis, Sr.

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Noreen Jacobson, 89

Skilled seamstress, crafter and loved to cook

MELROSE —Noreen E. (Beck) Jacobson, resident of Melrose and formerly long-time resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1 at her home surrounded by those she loved.  She was 89.

Born in Astoria, Queens, NY on June 29, 1934, Noreen and her older sister, Errol…

 

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Don Stamegna Jr., 73

Loved being on the water

PINE ISLAND, FLORIDA — Donald R. Stamegna Jr., beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2024 at his Florida home on Pine Island surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. He was born on September 1, 1950 to the late Donald and Barbara

 

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Jeanne Ryder, 76

An avid golfer, swimmer and always enjoyed riding her Harley

MELROSE — Jeanne Louise Ryder, of Melrose, aged 76, passed suddenly on April 19 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Jeanne was born on November 6, 1947 to predeceased parents Madeline Ryder of Newfoundland and Melbourne Ryder Of Canada. Jeanne leaves behind her sister Valarie D’Amico and

 

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Michael Guzzo, 60

Enjoyed fishing, bike riding and an avid Boston Red Sox fan

MELROSE — Michael A. Guzzo, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on April 6 at the age of 60 in Melrose after a long illness. Michael was born on June11, 1963 and was raised on Marmion Rd. in Melrose. He attended Melrose High School and graduated with

 

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Shelley Draper, 74

Greatest joy was helping others

MELROSE — Shelley McIntyre Draper, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at Forestdale Park Assisted Living in Malden on February 28 at the age of 74.  

Shelley was born in Auburn, IN, one of three children of the late James McIntyre and Joyce (Wiley) McIntrye. She attended Auburn…

 

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Lillian McCarthy, 78

Natural caretaker 

MELROSE — Lillian L. (Boulger) McCarthy, a longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on Saturday, March 30 at age 78.

Lillian was born in Malden on September 28,1945, one of four children of the late Joseph Boulger and Marion (Pinkham) Boulger. She was raised in Malden,

 

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Willis Hardy Jr., 80

Retired Melrose police officer

MELROSE — Willis (Bill) Hardy Jr., of Melrose passed away on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 80.

Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Rahilly) Hardy. Father to Tom Hardy, Pam Bukowski, Bridget Hardy; and predeceased James (Jim) Hardy and Willis (Billy) Hardy III. Grandfather to

 

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Judith Sullivan

Love of learning and creativity

MELROSE — Remembering Judith Quinn Sullivan, known fondly as Judi, is an honor because of all the wonderful things she accomplished in her lifetime. Born in Hagerstown, MD, but truly raised in Mercersburg, PA, Judi held her roots close to her heart, nestled among the Tuscarora Hills. Her parents, Joan

 

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Ann Rocha, 88

Enjoyed shopping, entertaining and trips to Cape Cod

MELROSE — Ann M. (Kilfoyle) Rocha, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 13 at age 88.  

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Winny Smith, 89

Loved playing Bingo, vacationing on cruises and crocheting

MELROSE — Winny (Vijsel) Smith, a spitfire and “Oma” to so many, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at her Melrose home on Sunday, April 14. She was 89 years young. 

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