Melrose Obituaries

A kind and hard working man who was always there for family

PALM HARBOR, Florida — Ronald Ward Face, 64, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Melrose, passed peacefully on February 2, 2023 in his Palm Harbor home with his mother and sister. His family will miss him deeply, and his amazing love for his…

Enjoyed crafts, reading, dancing and playing cards

WILDWOOD, Florida — Patricia Emily Beckford, 86, of Wildwood, Florida passed away in Wildwood, Florida on February 24, 2023. She was born in Trenton, Maine on September 10, 1936 to Clair and Nettie Raymond. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Bushnell, Florida. She was…

A champion gymnast who was a great friend and mentor

KITTERY, Maine — Michael Leo Taffe of Kittery, Maine, caught the first chair up the great ski hill in the sky on the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023. Born in Natick on May 11, 1950 to Anna Elizabeth Taffe and Lieutenant Colonel Richard Paul…

A loyal wife, devoted mother and caring friend

MELROSE — Karen M. (Veglia) Baldwin, of Melrose, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends on February 28, 2023 at the age of 64. Karen was born in Somerville on February 26, 1959, to the late Victor and Rosemarie (Manza) Veglia.

She was…

A gentle and sweet man who was proud of his Irish heritage

MELROSE — Joseph T. Shea, formerly of Melrose, passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 88.

Joseph was born and raised in Melrose. He attended St. Mary’s school and worked in the transportation industry. Joe loved his annual trip to…

Longtime member of St. Mary’s Church

MELROSE — Dolores M. (Marchand) Doherty passed away at Winchester Nursing Center on February 26, 2023 at the age of 87. Delores was born in Philadelphia, Pa on October 11, 1935 to the late Joseph and Margaret Marchand. She was raised in Everett, graduated from Chevrus High School in…

A family-oriented woman who loved traveling

WAKEFIELD — Ernestine F. “Dolly” Penachio, resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at a Winchester healthcare facility. She was 101.

Born on June 28, 1921 in Revere, Dolly was one of children of the late Ernest D. and Mildred (Giggi) Penachio. She grew up…

Life-long member of the United Methodist Church

MELROSE — Marion M. Rose, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Pittsburgh, Pa. after a short illness. She was 92.

Marion was born in New York City in 1930, and grew up in the Catskill Mountains in Walton, NY. She was…

An avid golfer and loved to travel with his wife

BEDFORD, N.H. — John “Jake” McCarthy of Bedford, N.H., formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2023 at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his wife of 65 years and their children at the time of his passing.

Beloved…

A sweet, kind, thoughtful person with a kind heart

WAKEFIELD — Glenn W. Taylor, resident of Wakefield, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. He was 67.

Born on September 22, 1955 in Everett, Glenn was one of two children of the late William E. and Doreen E. (Kenison…

A kind, generous, patient and one-of-a –kind man

MELROSE — Garrett Lee Engels, age 79, died peacefully at his home in Melrose, February 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He bravely battled MSA for three years. Garrett was born May 2, 1943, to Joseph Engels and Mary Rita Moynihan of Lawrence.

Garrett attended Central…

An avid Boston sports fan

MELROSE — Stephen L. Moore passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on February 16, 2023, he was 63 years of age. Stephen was born in Woburn, was raised in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1977. After graduation he entered into the United States Air…