Melrose Obituaries

Loved to volunteer, go to Florida in the wintertime, and Nova Scotia

TEWKSBURY — Benedict J. “Dick” Pothier passed away peacefully at home in Tewksbury surrounded by his family on September 13, 2022, he was 91 years of age. Dick was born in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia on October 26, 1930 to the late Henri and…

Enjoyed a wide variety of hobbies, humorous, and the life of the party

MELROSE – Thomas Ellis Price Jr., 73 passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 18, 2022, with his love and best friend by his side. Tom was a long-time resident of Melrose for the last twenty-six years. He was born in Holyoke on…

A loving wife and mother who always made sure everyone was comfortable

MELROSE — Adelaide “Marie” Brown, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, September 4, 2022, just short of her 93 birthday.

Marie was born in Western Bay, Newfoundland, on November 24, 1929, the youngest of…

Very active in politics and served on several boards including Chamber of Commerce

SOUTH HADLEY — David Henry Schmidt, Jr., passed away on September 6, 2022 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born on June 3, 1926 in Michigan City, Indiana to David and Eva (Myrle) Schmidt. He was raised in Michigan City, Indiana and…

A devoted wife and mother who had a kind heart and contagious laugh

MELROSE — Mary Ellen (Tully) Rice of Melrose and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022 in Marblehead, at age 97, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Boston on January 18, 1925, Mary was one of…

An easy-going laid-back man who always helped someone in need

WAKEFIELD — Matthew S. Datalo of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly due to an underlying health condition while at home surrounded by his loving family and partner Shannon Maher. He was 38 years of age. Born on February 3, 1984 in Boston, Matt is the beloved…

Kind and dedicated man of principle and humility

MELROSE — Robert Clegg Casey died unexpectedly on Sunday September 4, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Boston on April 3, 1941, he was raised in Jamaica Plain. Robert attended the Boston Latin School, the University of Notre Dame (BS) and Northeastern University (MA…

President of the Community Association of the Melrose Council on Aging

MELROSE — Margaret Mary “Peggy” (Bowen) Kenny, 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Melrose for 54 years. She was born on October 8, 1931 in Medford to the late…

A kind and loving man who enjoyed golf and singing

MELROSE — Ronald J. Roche passed away on September 10, 2022. Ronald J. Roche was born in London, England. His happy childhood was interrupted by WWII when he and his young sister were evacuated to Somerset (100 miles out of London) to escape the Nazi…

Enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and traveling to Aruba

STONEHAM — Marilyn J. Collins (Troughton), of Stoneham, died at home surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2022 at the age of 74.

She was born on February 14, 1948 in Medford to the late William and Evelyn Troughton. Marilyn was raised in…

A loving family oriented woman who was a force like no other

MELROSE — Loretta G. (Conrod) Mabardy, of Melrose, formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2022. Loretta was the beloved wife of 47 years to William G. Mabardy. Loving mother of Lauren G. Lasker and her husband Scott of…

Dedicated her life to serving others, social justice advocate

WAKEFIELD — Alice Elizabeth (A.E.) Cerino, 75, of Wakefield and formerly of Saugus, died on Friday, August 19, 2022, from complications resulting from an injury.

She passed peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Born on January 8, 1947, she was the daughter of late Salvatore…