Melrose Obituaries

A loving, family oriented woman who loved to travel and play Scrabble

MELROSE — Stella M. Comeau, longtime Melrose resident, died peacefully on March 22 surrounded by her family who loved her. She was 93.

Stella worked for over 30 years at Melrose City Hall, retiring as Assistant Auditor. A dedicated employee, she never missed…

The life of the party with a sarcastic sense of humor

MELROSE — Judith M. (Trodden) “Judie” Moran, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Winchester Hospital on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at age 81.

Judie was born in Lynn on May 28, 1941, and was one of…

A family-oriented man who loved Switzerland and biking

MELROSE — Robert “Bob” Pierce, 54, of Melrose, passed away the morning of April 5, 2023, at the Massachusetts General Hospital due to complications with ALS. Bob had fought ALS for 12 years, surviving off of pure stubbornness and the love of his family and care team…

One of a kind with a big heart and open mind

ROLLINSFORD, N.H. — Michael D. Prince, Sr., 56, of Rollinsford, N.H. and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly in North Carolina on March 31, 2023.

Born in Melrose on October 21, 1966, he was the son of John D. Prince and the late Elaine…

Had a sensitive and loving soul

MELROSE — Andre D’Eon was born in Melrose on May 19, 1965. Throughout his life, he faced many emotional and physical challenges. After an initial misdiagnosis of mentally retarded at the age of three, he eventually was diagnosed more accurately as autistic with other complications. He attended a variety…

An active member of the Melrose community

MELROSE — Edna W. (Carlson) Beaton, 96, a longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 after a short period of declining health.

Born in Arlington on August 28, 1926, Edna grew up in Malden, the daughter of Swedish immigrants. She graduated from Malden…

A loving father who loved music and was a free spirit

LA COUNTY, California — With deep sorrow we announced the passing of Dante J. Francione. Dante passed away in LA County, California, on April 2, 2023. He was 39 years of age.

To all that knew him, we know he loved his daughter first…

A fun-loving person who enjoyed swimming and playing cards

MELROSE — Carrie D. Cleal, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a long illness. She was 57.

Born in Chicago on October 29, 1965, Carrie was the daughter of Kathleen Terry Cleal and the late Earl…

Loved sailing, woodworking and making furniture

RUTHERFORDTON, North Carolina — Arthur Robert King, age 83, of Rutherfordton died peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Willow Ridge Nursing Center.  Arthur was born on August 24, 1939, in Melrose, and was son of the late Melvin “Huck” A. King and Bernice “Bea’ Robbins King Richards.

Arthur honorably…

A family-oriented woman who loved the summertime on the Cape

MELROSE — Marie “Bunny” Theresa DiPirro (O’Brien), longtime Melrose resident, reached the end of her wonderful life on March 24, 2023, at the age of 88, one week before her 89th birthday.

Born in Somerville on March 31, 1934, Bunny was the youngest of eleven…

Worked at MWH for many years; known for her generosity

MELROSE — Lois M. (Tansey) Whaley, of Melrose, passed away at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on March 20, 2023, at the age of 89.

She was born on June 1, 1933 in Boston. She grew up in Somerville where she met the…

Devoted to her Catholic faith and loved to travel

MELROSE — Lea (Comeau) Shea, longtime resident of Melrose, died peacefully on March 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long, fulfilled life of 100 years.

Lea was born in Malden on October 17, 1922 to the late Emile and Emerise Comeau. Lea…