Melrose Obituaries

Enjoyed summers in NH at family camp

MELROSE — Joseph E. Graves, “Uncle Joe” as he was known to many, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 18 following a recent illness. Prior to his illness, he resided in Medford where he was kindly and courteously cared for by all who lived, worked…

Her life revolved around home, food and being together

MELROSE — Barbara Theresa Drago, 85, peacefully passed away on December 23 surrounded by her family in Melrose. Born on November 28, 1940 in Everett, Barbara was the heart of her family, a beautiful, loving wife, mother and grandmother whose life centered around home, food and…

SEABROOK, NH — Laura Jean (Lane) Farrell of Seabrook, NH, formerly of Melrose entered into eternal rest unexpectedly Thursday, December 18 at home. She was 61 years old. She grew up in Everett and lived in Melrose for many years before settling in Seabrook, NH. Laura worked in the hospitality industry, working at the Mt. Hood Golf Club…

Approached life with dedication and exuberance

WAKEFIELD — Timothy J. Stanislawzyk, formerly longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 6 at the age of 58.

Born in Melrose, Tim was one of twin boys born on August 17, 1967 to the late Joseph J. and Marie T. (Noonan) Stanislawzyk. Raised at 64…

Kind-hearted woman made friends easily

MELROSE — Barbara E. (Weber) Wellington, long-time resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 16. She was 97.

Born on August 30, 1928 in Dedham, Barbara was one of two children of the late Robert and Ellen (Anderson) Weber. She grew up surrounded…

Loved helping people

MELROSE — Virginia “Ginny” Colbert, 86, of Melrose was at home surrounded by Eddie, Karen, Kristina, Edward and several grandchildren when she passed away. Born and raised in Everett, Ginny married and settled in Melrose where she worked as secretary to the principal at Lincoln Elementary, secretary to the director of Guidance…

Led a life of love

MELROSE — Margaret “Peggy” (Hall) Ballard, of Malden and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on November 30 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 92.

Born in Malden on February 17, 1933 to Starr and Blanche J. (Forsyth) Hall, Sr., Peggy graduated from Malden High School. She…

She was matriarch of the family

MELROSE — Helen G. (Pearl) Tillinghast passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14 at the age of 92. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Chelsea on the Fourth of July to the late Roland A. and Helen G. (McDermott) Pearl. While her children…

A beacon of joy who embraced life to the fullest

STONEHAM — Mercer Fellouris, of Stoneham and formerly of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Stoneham on Friday, December 12 with her family by her side. She was 82.

Born on December 10, 1943 in Charleston, SC, Mercer was the daughter of the…

Lived life by warmth, resilience and devotion

MELROSE — It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our father Patrick Kenny of Everett. Dad passed away on December 9 at Care Dimensions in Danvers at the age of 83.

Born on July 2, 1942, in Dublin, Ireland, Patrick was the…

Lifelong nurse who loved music, gardening and Christmas bells

MELROSE — Patricia A. (Livingston) Quinn, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 76 years old.

Pat was born in Jamaica, Long Island, NY. She was the beloved…