Melrose Obituaries

Loved camping, planting and watching the Sox and Bruins

WAKEFIELD — Alan K. Hemeon, lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away on December 22, 2022 at age 81.

Beloved companion of Donna Williams with whom he shared 38 years together.

Al is the father of Donna Mosher and her husband Doug of North Reading; son…

Caring and thoughtful family man known for his infectious smile

MELROSE — Thomas Stuart Moore, resident of Melrose, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at age 63, of complications following heart surgery.  He was the consummate family man and most generous, caring, and thoughtful host to all who knew…

A great husband, father and friend

MELROSE — N. Roy Moore, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home. He was 92.

Roy was born in Chelsea on May 27, 1930, one of five children of the late Gilbert M. and Harriet F. (née Mansfield) Moore. Roy grew up…

Dedicated wife and mother, dog lover and a faithful woman

MELROSE — Rachael (MacASkill) Hayward, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at the Fitch Home in Melrose on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at age 94.

Rachael was born on May 18, 1928 in Malden, one of two daughters of the late Daniel…

Dedicated to the city and community

MELROSE — Peter J. Salayko, of Melrose, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on December 7, 2022. He was 73 years of age.

Peter was born in Lynn to the late Peter and Mary (Trainor) Salalayko. He was raised in Lynn and graduated from Lynn High School.

He started his…

Worked part time at the Melrose Public Library

WAKEFIELD — Barbara A. (Arsenault) Perry, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully on December 6, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 2, 1930 to the late Daniel and Reta (Wentworth) Arsenault.

Mrs. Perry was raised in Portland and…

Known for his ever-ready jokes and singing ability

NAPLES, Florida — Joseph Willwerth, 87, passed away peacefully at Avow Hospice House in Naples, Fla. on October 24, 2022.

Born April 28, 1935, he was a graduate of Wentworth Institute and with his success in sales eventually owned his own company. Joe was known for his…

The true matriarch of her family

MELROSE — Rita M. (Sidoli) Zeraschi, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born in Boston to the late Frank and Maria (Bisi) Sidoli. Rita was raised in Rugarlo, Italy. Rita was 18 when she and her sister Dorothy left…

Loving mother and grandmother who taught in San Francisco

MELROSE — Gaetana S. “Gay” Spinale, of Melrose, passed away on December 11, 2022 at the age of 90. She was born in Boston, on August 19, 1932 to the late John and Carmella (Bramante) Orsino. Gay was raised in Boston and graduated from the Trade…

A family-oriented woman who offered her kind heart to all

MELROSE — Muriel Elaine (Chetwynd) Kaloustian, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, at age 86.

Elaine was born in Melrose on June 22, 1936; one of seven children of the late Paul and Thelma (Hatch) Chetwynd…

Colonel known for his sharp, photographic memory

MELROSE — Colonel MirMehdi H. Zonouz, 93, of Melrose, passed away on December 1, 2022 in Winchester surrounded by his family and loved ones.

A celebration of his life will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 17 Nichols Ave, Watertown, Ma 02472. Refreshments will…

Served as a Constable for over 48 years

MELROSE — Scott A. Kingsley, of Melrose, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2022 at the age of 69. Scott was born in Melrose, grew up in Malden and graduated from Malden High School in 1971. He later moved to Melrose in 1984 where he raised a…