Melrose Obituaries

A hard worker, meticulous labeler and someone who would always pitch in to help

MELROSE — Patricia “Nina” K. (McGillicuddy) Connolly, of Melrose, died at home surrounded by family on July 25, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born on February 15, 1934 in Somerville to the late Jeremiah and Hannah McGillicuddy. Pat…

A self-employed plumber who loved celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

STONEHAM— Robert S. “Bob” Mallon Sr., of Stoneham, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was 86. Bob was the husband of the late Rose Marie McCarthy of Melrose.

A resident of Stoneham and Malden, he worked as a self-employed plumber. A long time member of…

Was a successful Realtor who loved to read, play cards, and hang out with family

MELROSE — Marie Antoinette (Ann) Sullivan Spencer peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 one month shy of her 99th birthday. Ann was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on August 2, 1923 to Dennis and Chantal (Babin) Bourque…

Loved her grandchildren and going to their activities

MALDEN — Jeannette (Kolak) Cosman, longtime resident of Malden, passed away on July 11, 2022 at the age of 88.

She was born on March 27, 1934 in Malden and was the daughter of the late Amelia (Godek) Kolak-Koskowitz-Hayes and Stanley Kolak. She was the sister to…

A man of faith who enjoyed going on trips with family

MELROSE — Wing G. Wong, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2022, with his family by his side. He was 98.

Born in Canton, China on September 12, 1923, Wing was the son of the late Yen G…

Loving husband and father who was a dedicated Red Sox fan

WAKEFIELD — Robert Francis MacGibbon, age 78, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022.

Robert was raised in Wakefield at the head of Lake Quannapowitt; the son of the late Robert and Margaret (MacClellan) MacGibbon. Robert was a resident…

A retired science teacher; co-founded the first recycling project in Melrose

PEABODY — Robert E. Lucien, born on June 8, 1932, of Brooksby Village in Peabody, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home after a period of declining health on Sunday, July 3.

He was the loving husband of…

A dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather who loved the outdoors

MIRROR LAKE, N.H. — William L. “Bill” Durland III, a resident of Mirror Lake, N.H. and formerly longtime of Melrose, died suddenly at home on Friday, July 8, 2022, at age 82.

Bill was born in Boston on March 2, 1940, one of…

Worked for Melrose DPW for 38 years and loved to travel

SAUGUS — Joseph W. Kearney, longtime resident of Saugus and formerly Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at a Saugus healthcare facility. He was 81.

Born in Melrose on February 27, 1941, Joe was one of two children of the late Stephen…

Army veteran who enjoyed fixing cars and Boston sports teams

MELROSE — Stephen R. Falkowski, of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2022, at the age of 59.

Stephen was born in Lynn and attended Melrose High School. He resided in Melrose for most of his life and enjoyed traveling to Florida and Las…

Had a love for animals and volunteering

MALDEN — Anna M. DeFilippo, resident of Malden, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at a Melrose healthcare facility. She was 79.

Born on January 15, 1943 in Malden, Anna was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Manna) DeFilippo. She grew up in Everett and…

Retired Melrose Firefighter who was self-reliant and hardworking

TEWKSBURY — Clifford G. “Cliff” Chubbuck, of Tewksbury and formerly longtime resident of Melrose, died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at age 85.

Cliff was born in Stoneham on August 3, 1936, one of two children of the late G. Rayford…