Melrose Obituaries

US Marine veteran who enjoyed tennis and travel

On September 16, Robert Lawrence Tryder, passed away peacefully at the Bedford VA Hospital, where he received compassionate care with his family always by his side. He was a well-loved man and devoted to his family. Bob was 85 years old and raised at 37 Washington St.…

Enjoyed traveling and loved a good polka dance

MELROSE — Wilbur Boynton, age 91, died peacefully at home on September 22.

Will was born in Lynn to Wilbur H Boynton and Lila (Green) Boynton and acquired the affectionate nickname of Buster. Following graduation from Lynn English High School in 1949, Will continued to pursue his…

Loved boating and the Boston Red Sox

MELROSE — Walter T. Sullivan, of Melrose, passed away on September 18, he was 83 years of age. Walter was born and raised in East Boston, attended and graduated from Cathedral High School and he went on to later earn his degree from Boston College as well as…

Gifted crafter and avid gardener

MELROSE — Edith Mary (Sirois) Josephson, 85, of Melrose, died peacefully on Saturday, September 16 at the Fitch Home in Melrose. She is formerly of Wakefield, Haverhill and Leesburg, FL.

Born in Island Falls, ME on March 27, 1938, Edie was the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Bishop) Sirois. Edie was a graduate…

US Navy veteran who was an artist, business owner and tennis player

WAKEFIELD — Walter Franklin Williams died at age 88 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on September 7.

Walt was born in Church Hill, Maryland, on February 25, 1935 and lived his early life in Greensboro, NC. He leaves behind his beloved wife of forty years…

US Navy veteran who enjoyed reading, food, dancing with wife and playing cards

MELROSE — Joseph “Joe” P. McKean, a veteran of the Korean War and longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16. He was 89. Born in Boston on June 11, 1934, Joseph was the beloved husband of the late…

Loved reading and traveling

WAKEFIELD — Janet Murphy passed peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Danvers on September 13.

Janet grew up in Melrose, the daughter of Melrose Police Sgt. John Murphy and Elizabeth Murphy, both of whom predeceased her. She graduated with the Class of 1959 from St. Mary’s High School in Melrose,…

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Charles JD Neulist III, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on September 4 after a brief illness.

Charles is predeceased by his mother Barbara (English) Neulist of Medford and father

Charles JD Neulist II of Long Island, NY. He is survived by brother Joseph Neulist and wife Paula of…

Enjoyed boating, golfing, Celtics and Red Sox

MELROSE — Phillip J. Kenney, a beloved husband, father, friend and larger-than-life personality, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 8 at his home. He was 58.

He was born on April 5, 1965, in Winchester, one of three children of the late Walter J. and Nancy (Phillips) Kenney…

Loved teaching and traveling

MELROSE — Margaret “Peg” Picardi passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 6. She was 74 years old.

Peg was born in Cambridge on June 17, 1949 to the late William and Evelyn Kelleher. She and her two younger sisters, Patricia and Teresa, were raised in Somerville and Medford where…

Enjoyed photography, guitar and collecting classic cars and motorcycles

MELROSE — Joseph P. Guzzo passed away on August 30 at his home in Melrose peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 68 years of age. Joey was raised on the west side of Melrose on Cypress Park. Attended the Beebe School until the sixth grade…

An artist and musician who enjoying sailing and teaching

MELROSE — Daniel F. Tully, 91 of Hyde Park, Cincinatti, OH died peacefully on the morning of August 27.

Dan was born to Timothy and Helen Tully on February 5, 1932, in Lowell. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 27 years, Judy Tully; his…