Melrose Obituaries

A caring husband and father who was always there for his family

MELROSE — Richard B. Wallace, of Melrose, 76, died peacefully on January 5, 2022. He was born in Everett on March 16, 1945 to the late Robert and Mildred (Caso) Wallace. Rich was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School.

Richard…

A very positive person who always had a smile on her face

MELROSE — Marilyn K. (Hendy) Boyson, 89, of Melrose, died peacefully on January 6, 2022. She was born on January 4, 1933, in Medford, to William R. & Irene F. (Lumbert) Hendy. Marilyn was raised in Medford and graduated from Medford High School…

A music lover who enjoyed traveling with his family

MELROSE — John J. “Jack” Wooldridge, 88, a resident of Melrose since 1971, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born in Randolph, Mass. on August 19, 1933 to John William and Margaret (McEachern) Wooldridge.

John served is country in the United States Air Force…

A family oriented man who loved sports and music

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Robert C. Pinkney, of Londonderry, NH, formerly of Melrose died peacefully on January 5, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Melrose on January 19, 1937 to Gilbert and Ada (Doucette) Pinkney, the youngest of seven children. He was raised…

A man with a big heart, perpetual smile and sense of humor

PEABODY — Joseph Ingemi, Sr., 85, resident of Peabody, and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Born in Salem on March 19, 1936, Joe was one of two children of the late Carlo…

A devoted family man; had a passion for baseball

WAKEFIELD — Described as “Fun, engaging and full of life,” (Susan Bumstead Chanley) Frederick (Fred) H. Aston, 88 of Wakefield, passed away on December 31, 2021.

Born in Boston on July 29, 1933, to the late Frederick C. and Vivian (Fieldhouse) Aston.

Fred, or as some…

Longtime Stoneham resident worked at New England Memorial Hospital

MELROSE — Alice M. Viola, 93, of Melrose, formerly of Stoneham died December 22 after a long period of failing health. She was born in Malden on April 17,1928 and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Higgins) Botto. Raised in Everett, she was…

Will be remembered for her love, honesty and wit

MELROSE — Mary G. McLean of Melrose, daughter of James F. Whitty and Laura Grant Whitty passed to her Heavenly repose on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Melrose and a retiree of the Melrose Public School Department having worked in the Guidance Office…

A dedicated mother who enjoyed dancing and going out with friends

MELROSE — Janet Paterson, 84, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Janet was born on April 25, 1937 and raised in Meriden, Connecticut by her parents the late Stanley and Helen Tycz. She had one older sister…

A devoted mother whose love, warmth and sense of humor will be missed 

MELROSE — Norma A. (Gillis) Riley, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Revere, Norma is one of five children of the late John and Mildred (Houston) Gillis. She grew up in…

A very talented and lovable person who could light up a room

MELROSE — Carol L. (Luciano) Johnson, 72, of Melrose, formerly of Malden and Revere, passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on December 15, 2021.

Carol was born and raised in the North End of Boston and resided there until 1968, when she…

Retired educator; pitched longest high school game for MHS

NORTH READING — David Powers of North Reading, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Boxford, Mass. on December 31, 2021. He was 84 years old. David was born in Melrose on August 25, 1937, the son of the late Evelyn (Milano…