Melrose Obituaries

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…

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…

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.  

Ann was born in Cambridge on April 12, 1936, one of twelve children of the late John and Katherine…

Enjoyed learning and made nursing her career

MELROSE — Estelle Mary (Devlin) McDonough of Melrose, known also as “Mary Devlin” formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Sunday, March 31 at age 84. Born to Estelle Frazier of Medford, a homemaker and business manager and John Devlin, the owner of Stoneham Paint and Hardware and industrial/residential…

Devoted teacher, coach and mentor

DORCHESTER — Burke, Daniel Richard “Dan” of Dorchester, passed away on April 5.

Dan was born in Boston on January 27, 1942, the proud son of the late Laurence G. and Mary F. (Murray) Burke. Dear brother of Thomas J. Burke Sr. and his wife Mary. Loving partner of many…

Dedicated her life to care for those who were ill

MELROSE — Marion T. Whalley, affectionately known as Mim and Gram, passed away on April 2 at the age of 90 in Melrose. Born to Marion and Charles Harrison on July 20, 1933 in Danvers, she was the matriarch of an ever-growing family who loved…

Avid storyteller who enjoyed walking the beach, boxing and horse racing 

MELROSE — Robert J. Santo passed away at 89 years of age. Bob was a man of many passions. He loved his wife, family, beloved husband of Marjorie M. Santo (Hall) (deceased) of Melrose. Loving father of Stephen P. Santo (Charlene) of Brockton;…

PEABODY — Brenda A. (Wentworth) Morneault of Peabody, formerly of Melrose passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital surrounded by her loving family on March 26. She was 79 years old.

Brenda was born on October 15, 1944 in Lynn to Roger and Mary (Mullen) Wentworth. She was an only child and was raised in Falmouth,…

Enjoyed reading, baking and decorating for the holidays

MELROSE — Susan Lee (Schoonover) Mahnken died on March 27 in peace and with her family. 

She was born in Rochester, N.Y. on June 16, 1949. She left Rochester to attend Marietta College in Ohio and later attended New England School of Law and Boston University Law…

Her greatest title was being an aunt

MELROSE — Anne M. Sheridan of Melrose and Dedham, passed on March 31 at the age of 100.

She was the daughter of Frank and Emily (Sweeney) Sheridan. Survived by her brother Philip of Brandon, FL. Sister to the late Francis, William, Arthur, Walter, Peter and Paul and…