Melrose Obituaries

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…

A generous, caring and supportive woman who loved everyone

MELROSE — Naomi J. (Huwe) Ruprecht, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Dexter House in Malden on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at age 83.

Naomi was born in Malden on June 19, 1938, one of two daughters…

A loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend

MELROSE — Louise (Arsenault) Hordon Kelley, 79, of Melrose, passed peacefully in the presence of family after a long battle with oral cancer at Kaplan Hospice Center in Danvers, on Feb. 2, 2022. She was born on March 7, 1942 to the late Arthur and Emily (Symes) Arsenault…

A talented engineer who enjoyed spending time with family

REVERE — Mr. Earl N. Hansen, a resident of Revere, and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions in Lincoln, on Monday, February 7, 2022, at age 96.

Earl was born in East Boston on December 23, 1925, one of nine children of…

Proudly served his country, enjoyed waterskiing and boating

MALDEN — Christopher Evans, 53, of Malden, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was born December 28, 1968, the son of Sylvia Evans and the late Barry Evans.

Chris received his education in Melrose and graduated in 1988. He proudly served his…

A coach, teacher and dad who was always there for anyone

MELROSE — Paul D. Finn, 74, beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on Feb. 7, 2022. Whether you called him Paul, Hawk, Coach, Dad or Papa, if you knew him he made an impact on your life. He was…

Loving mother and grandmother

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. — Carole Ann Maguire Morrison, 50 of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., formerly of Melrose and Everett, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at North Alabama Medical Center. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Michelle…

A man with a big heart, kind way and sense of humor

SAUGUS — Joseph P. Canova, 89, resident of Saugus, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at a Danvers healthcare facility.

Born on September 25, 1932 in Belmont, Joe was one of eight children of the late Joseph M. and Augustina (Landino) Canova…

Loved playing the piano and singing

MELROSE — Barbara A. (Harkins) Perrotti, 89, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2022. She was born on April 26, 1932 in Somerville to Cornelius and Margaret (Lynch) Harkins. Barbara was raised in Revere and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. Barbara and her husband…