Melrose Obituaries

MELROSE — Charles J. Byrne (Charlie), 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 2. He was born and raised in Somerville by Rita and Charles C. Byrne. He graduated from St. Clement High School in Medford and Stonehill College.

Charlie taught social studies in the Malden Public School system for over…

Had a love for animals 

MELROSE — Patricia I. McCarthy, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, December 3 surrounded by her family. Born on February 24, 1939, in Lynn, she was one of nine children of the late James and Rosalie (Demers) Ryan. Patricia led a life marked by strength, honesty and…

Reiki Master who was dedicated to health and wellness 

MELROSE — Mrs. Joanne D. (Anderson) Johnson, a lifelong resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 2 at age 89. 

Joanne was born on July 26, 1934 in Chelsea, one of three children of the late Arthur Anderson and…

Loved riding and working on antique Triumph motorcycles

WAKEFIELD — John J. Bingham (“Jeff”)  passed away on November 29 surrounded by his family. He was 71. A willful man of pride and integrity, Jeff maintained steadfast resolve until the very end.

Born and raised in Melrose, Jeff was the middle of five children. He attended…

Talented florist

MELROSE — Sandra Lee (Himmelwright) McCowan, 79, of Melrose passed away peacefully at Brooksby Village in Peabody on November 27. She had the amazing care of the Brooksby Village Team and also Care Dimensions Hospice of Danvers. 

 Sandy was born December 4, 1943 in Malden to the late Walter P. Himmelwright and Virginia…

MELROSE — Ruth M. (Eaves) Cullen passed away at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, November 26. She was 69 years old.

‘Ruthe’ was born on October 19, 1954, to the late Robert and Louise (Tully) Eaves. She and her brother, Robert, Jr., were raised in the Prattville section of Chelsea. Ruthe attended Our Lady of…

Loved opera

NEVADA — Lillian A. (DiTucci) Masucci, formerly of Everett, passed away at the Henderson Hospital in Nevada on November 19 at 94 years of age.

Lillian was born and raised in Everett and a graduate of Everett High School. After high school, Lillian worked at her family’s bakery, Saia’s Bakery in Everett. Lillian…

Enjoyed the coastline of New England 

MELROSE — James (Jim) H. Brennan, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 25 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 80. 

Jim was born in Brighton on September 1, 1943, the youngest of three children of the…

US Marine veteran who loved watching football and enjoyed skiing

MELROSE — Craig L. Gilleland, of Melrose, passed away peacefully in his favorite chair on November 17. He was 72 years old. Craig was born in Medford, raised in Melrose and attended Melrose High School graduating in the Class of 1970. He was a standout…

Enjoyed oil painting by the lake in Maine

MELROSE — Beverly Ann (Hinchey) Ebert, 93, of Melrose passed away on November 20. She was born on June 15, 1930, in Melrose to Charles F. Hinchey and Grace Ann (Riley) Hinted. Beverly was the youngest of five children and was predeceased by her parents; sister, Jean…

Loved music, baking and word puzzles

MELROSE — Nancy R. (Crofts) Hayes, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at the McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT on Friday, November 17 at age 80.

Nancy was born in Beverly on January 23, 1943, the eldest (by six minutes) of four children of the late…

Enjoyed tending to her gardens, making mini dollhouse furniture and bowling

MELROSE — Marjory Jean (Manuel) Clark, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11 at a Melrose healthcare facility. She was 100.

Born on March 19, 1923 at home in Medford, she was one of six children of the late Henry…