Melrose Obituaries

A kind, generous and caring man who was an avid reader

MELROSE — John J. (Jack) Cronin passed away unexpectedly on August 23 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. He was a resident of Melrose for almost 40 years.  He was the loving and caring son of the late John E and Ethel (Hickey) Cronin. He was the loving brother…

Always the one to go to for advice and support or to hear a great joke

MELROSE — Robert “Bob” Dempster went home to be with the Lord following a noble battle with prostate cancer. Bob was the one to go to for advice, support, to hear a great joke and he brought smiles, laughter…

A kind and thoughtful man who had a genuine heart

TEWKSBURY — Matthew Hamilton, 63 of Tewksbury, died unexpectedly August 7, 2022 in Maine where he spent his weekends fishing with his buddies. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He was born in 1959 to Sandra Perkins and George Hamilton.

Matt was raised…

Very spiritual, loyal and caring person who loved to entertain

MELROSE — Conchessa M. “Connie” Daley, 96, a resident of Melrose for many years and formerly from Canada, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022. She was born in Newfoundland, Canada on March 14, 1926 to David and Kathleen Daley.

Left to mourn Connie are…

Very involved with the K of C Council #128 and loved taking cruises

SAUGUS — Kenneth W. “Kenny” Flint passed away suddenly on August 18, 2022 at his home in Saugus; he was only 66 years of age. Ken was born in Winthrop on July 29, 1956 to the late Ralph and Dorothy Mae (Johnson…

A faithful woman who was very social and enjoyed a laugh

MELROSE — Our Mom, Nana, and Great-Grandmother, Jean Crosby Awiszus, of Melrose, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022, just short of her 92nd birthday.

Jean was born in Malden on September 2, 1930 and grew up in Wakefield…

A social, gregarious man who was a pillar of the Melrose community

MELROSE — Douglas E. MacDonald, a lifelong proud Melrose resident, passed away peacefully at home in Melrose on Monday, August 22, 2022, at age 81.

Doug was born in Malden on March 15, 1941, one of three sons of the late Judson M…

The matriarch of her family who embraced love and kindness

MELROSE — Family and friends were invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, August 16 from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere for Marie E. (Ragucci) Perry, who passed away peacefully in her home…

Devoted mother and doting grandmother never met a stranger

PEABODY — Jean Marie (Decoste) McLaughlin, devoted and loving wife of Michael J. McLaughlin of Peabody, gracefully left her earthly life on Tuesday August 9, 2022. Jean’s jovial disposition guided her through a beautiful life concluding with a dementia diagnosis that never once defeated her.
Jean…

Machinist enjoyed Encore and made a great pizza

MELROSE — John W. Johnson, of Melrose, formerly of Malden & Revere, passed away at his home on August 9, 2022, at the age of 78.
John was born and raised in Chelsea and attended Chelsea schools. He resided in the Beachmont section of Revere until 1986…

A well-respected self-taught artist

MELROSE — Giovanna A. Bognore, 92, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022, at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Affectionately known as Jeni by all friends and family who will dearly miss and cherish memories of her spirit, resilience, and amazing artistic talents. Jeni lived in Melrose for over…

‘Second Mom’ to many

MELROSE — Victoria E. “Vicki” Robinson of Melrose passed away at the MelroseWakefield Hospital on August 12, 2022 at the age of 66.
Vicki was born in Melrose, raised in Saugus and was a graduate of Saugus High School, Class of 1974. Vicki was a longtime Melrose resident, worked for the…