Melrose Obituaries

Dedicated family man served in World War II

MELROSE — Spencer “Sam” Dodd Jr., 103, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born in Providence, Rhode Island, raised his family in Newton, Massachusetts and ultimately retired in the town of Dennis on Cape Cod…

Dedicated wife, mother and grandmother

MELROSE — Lillian M. (Foley) Carr, 92, of Melrose, died peacefully on Dec. 21, 2022.

Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Donald F. Carr. She was the loving mother of the late Donna M. Canada; Stephen F. Carr of Melrose; and Linda J. Sjostrom of Wakefield. She was…

Worked in medical field, enjoyed spending time with family and friends

MELROSE — Denise Marie (Poirier) Dwyer, 72, passed away peacefully at home from complications of cystic fibrosis on Jan. 7, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

Denise was born and raised in Melrose, Massachusetts, and was the daughter of Joseph F. Poirier…

Enjoyed golfing and spending time with family

MALDEN — Robert E. “Bob” Cosman, longtime resident of Malden, passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 90.

He was born in Malden, on September 16, 1932 to Ethel (Enos) Cosman and John Cosman. He was the youngest of five brothers, the late John Cosman…

Beloved wife; service was on Jan. 4

MELROSE — Martha C. (Lewis) Moore, of Melrose, passed away on December 26, 2022, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Ralph L. Moore. Visiting hours were held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 4 – 7…

A family man with a big heart

WINCESTER — William E. Vargus, formerly of Ipswich and Byfield, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Aberjona healthcare facility at the age of 93.

Devoted father of Allison (Paul Parella) Vargus of Melrose, Amanda Vargus of Melrose, Suzanne (Stephen) Holloman of…

A self-reliant, strong woman who had a loving heart

MELROSE — At age 102, Sarah F. (Altieri) “Sally” Pollack, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Born on October 16, 1920, Sally grew up in Wakefield, and raised her family of three children in Melrose. She worked for Filene’s…

Accomplished welder who enjoyed gardening

SAUGUS — John J. Gargano passed away at his home in Saugus on January 2, 2023. He was 103 years of age. He was born in Chelsea on July 10, 1919 to the late Gabriele and Lucia (Capone) Gargano. He was raised in Chelsea and graduated from St. Rose Grammar…

Had a passion for the opera and symphony

STONEHAM — George Sallaway Hickey of Stoneham, formerly of Melrose, age 89 passed away quietly on January 1, 2023.

George was born in Boston on January 8, 1933, to Herbert J. Hickey and Regina E. Sallaway. He grew up in Dorchester and resided in Melrose for over…

Family oriented man who enjoyed reading history

MALDEN — James S. Mahoney of Malden, formerly of Medford and Woburn, passed away on December 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. James was 90 years of age. He was born in Woburn on October 14, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary Eileen (Goodman) Mahoney. He was…

An independent and strong willed man who loved nature and the outdoors

SAUGUS — Charles H. “Chuck” Bell, a resident of Saugus, died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at age 77.

Charles was born in Melrose on October 28, 1945, one of three children of the late George P. Bell and Margaret…

Kindhearted person who enjoyed camping with his dog

LOWELL — Edward R. Jaynes, longtime resident of Lowell, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Tufts Medical Center following a short illness. He was 70.

Born on March 21, 1952 in Chelsea, Edward was one of four children of the late Rendell Edwin and Eleanor…