Melrose Obituaries

The matriarch of her family; always cooked the Thanksgiving dinner

LYNN – Diane H. (Hazard) Ingersoll, 73, died at Alliance Health at Rosewood in Peabody after a long battle with cancer on February 21, 2022.

Diane was born in Weymouth on January 2, 1949 to the late James and Mary (Homer) Hazard. She was raised…

Family man, executive and entrepreneur

WINCHESTER — David F. O’Donnell of Winchester died peacefully on February 19 in Sarasota, Fla. at the age of 84. He was surrounded by his family and gently held his rosary beads, which brought him enduring peace. He was born in Everett, the son of Francis M. and Julia Walsh…

A strong woman with an independent spirit

BRADENTON, Fla. — On Saturday, February 12, 2022 the Lord called home Esther Frances McGurn who passed peacefully while at a Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida surrounded by family. She was weeks shy of her 98th birthday.

Esther was born in Haverhill and raised in the Fields Corner…

A talented cook and loving caretaker

CHELSEA — Nicoletta L. (Griffo) Incerto, of Chelsea, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by family on February 10, 2022. Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Dr. Richard A. Incerto Sr. Loving mother of Roni M. Melisi of Sandwich and the late Richard A…

Had a warm smile and friendly personality, loved photography

WAKEFIELD — Francis “Frank” Hegarty was born the third of four siblings and lived his early years in Somerville. When duty called, he served in the Army 196th Field Artillery Battalion in the Korean conflict. After the war he returned to Massachusetts and completed a bachelor’s…

Former Superintendent of Melrose Public Schools; had a passion for life and learning

CHELSEA — Dr. Richard A. “Dick” Incerto Sr. of Chelsea passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022. Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Nicoletta L. (Griffo) Incerto. Loving father of Roni M Melisi of Sandwich and the late Richard A…

Enjoyed going to plays, movies and the beach

MELROSE — Lorraine M. (Gildea) McGovern, of Melrose, passed away surrounded by family at Aberjona Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Winchester, on Friday evening February 11, 2022, at the age of 86. Lorraine was born in Chelsea on July 21, 1935 to the late Maryellen (O’Brien) Gildea…

A lover of cats, baking and ballroom dancing

WAKEFIELD — Loureen R. Ramsdell, 95, a lifelong Wakefield resident passed away February 7, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born in Melrose on November 7, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Madge (Millar) Russell.

Mrs. Ramsdell was a…

Former vice president for the Melrose Women’s Club

MELROSE — Elaine F. Pitts, of Melrose, passed away at her home on February 12, 2022, at the age of 82. Elaine was born and raised in East Boston and a graduate of Saugus High School. She went on to earn her degree from Boston State College…

A loving family man with great wit and humor

MELROSE — Lawrence Brian “Larry” Doucette, resident of Melrose, passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 39 years to Deborah “Debi” Doucette, and son of Ruth Doucette and the late Charles Doucette.

Born in Medford and raised in Belmont…

Enjoyed reading, knitting and doing crossword puzzles

MELROSE — Delma G. Harrington, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at The Elmhurst in Melrose on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at age 99.

Delma was born in Melrose on March 4, 1922, one of three children of the late Gerald E. Harrington and Nilda (Lantz…

His thoughtfulness and big heart will be missed by all

MELROSE — Ralph S. Archibald, formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was 97.

Born in Malden on May 6, 1924, Ralph was one of three children of the late Henry C. and Helen (Strong) Archibald. Ralph grew up in Dover…