Melrose Obituaries

Enjoyed golf, playing cards and listening to Frank Sinatra

MELROSE — Ellis Walter Rushton “Al” passed away on Sunday, February 25 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was 90 years of age. Born and raised in Somerville, Al is the son of the late Jean and Walter Rushton.

Al’s greatest joy in life was spending…

US Air Force veteran

TUCSON, AZ — Robert Joseph Portelle passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 24 in Tucson, Arizona.  

Bob, a twin, was born on November 24, 1932, in East Boston to the late Josephine and Michael Portelle. He was predeceased by his wife Claudia; his son Robert; sisters…

Avid artist, singer who loved books and the ocean

MELROSE — Ellen Rose O’Brien passed away peacefully on February 18 surrounded by her loving family after a 30 year battle with cancer. Ellen was born in 1988 in South Boston, a neighborhood that remained dear to her heart and she made sure to never miss…

PEABODY — Maryfaith (Sullivan) Henderson, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully on February 16 at the age of 77. She was born in Boston on January 12, 1947, to the late Thomas and Catherine (Culleton) Sullivan.

Maryfaith was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School. She lived in Malden and Boston for…

Loved to shop, sew and do crossword puzzles

MELROSE — Barbara Ann Morrison passed away peacefully on January 31. Barbara was born on June 25, 1933, in Melrose to the late Joseph Sheridan and the late Marie Sheridan-Copp. Barbara was a loving big sister and the oldest of nine. She is survived by Marie Copp,…

Gifted artist

MELROSE — Melrose and the nation lost a gifted artist and resident of 31 years, creator of two pieces of public art within the city: “The Green Man Community Mosaic” and the “Turtle Stones of Ell Pond”. Lisa Bright Tiemann died on February 10 at her home after a five and a half…

US Navy veteran

WOBURN — Levi Thomas “Tom” Robichaud, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully with his family on Thursday, February 8 at his home in Woburn, at age 92.

Tom was born in Milo, ME on May 2, 1931, the son of the late Levi Joseph Robichaud and Helena Gertrude (Morton). He…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Francis E. “Frank” Robbins, long time resident of Melrose, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 6 at the age of 97. He was born on January 15, 1927, one of four children of the late George and Margaret (Hurley) Robbins. He grew up in Melrose, where he attended…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Don W. Quon, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully on January 29 at the age of 84. Born on October 22, 1939, in Hong Kong, one of four children of the late Gordon and S. Y. (Joe) Quon, Don’s journey led him to touch the lives of many and leave…

Enjoyed boating, the Maine coastline and trips to Cape Cod

MELROSE — Jane Galatas Marks, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 4 at Winchester Hospital, at age 97. Jane was born in Malden on March 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Ruth (Hall) and Arthur…

Enjoyed the beach and singing classic rock songs 

NASHUA, NH — George Sweet, 68, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on January 22 surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was the beloved husband for 31 years of Gayle (Nelson) Sweet, who survives him. George grew up in Chappaqua, NY, the son of the…

US Navy veteran

MELROSE — Angelo J. Morello, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on January 24 at Phillips Manor Nursing Home in Lynn, at age 95.

Angelo was born on January 17, 1929 to Lena J. Morello (Comella) and John G. Morello. He was raised in Everett along with his sister, Anne…