Melrose Obituaries

Lived life to the fullest and championed for many causes

MELROSE — Eleanor Tinsley of Melrose passed away on November 24, 2021. She was born in Teaneck, NJ on October 5, 1935 to Ruth and Gervaise Tinsley.

Ellie, as some of her friends knew her, was a graduate of the New School for Social Research…

A family oriented man who enjoyed Broadway musicals

WAKEFIELD — Stephen M. Leary, 70, resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Melrose on July 28, 1951, Steve was one of three children of the late Joseph A. and Jewel (nee Booth) Leary. He grew up in…

Had a warm heart, infectious smile and charming personality

MELROSE — William (Billy) Crooker passed away suddenly at his home on December 14, 2021.

He was born on January 11, 1966 in Medford. He later moved to California and New York before settling in Newark, New Jersey.

He worked for many years at Ben’s Delicatessen…

Loving mother and grandmother who loved going to N.H.

MELROSE — Kathleen V. Comeau, 77, of Melrose, passed away on December 18, 2021. Kathy was born in Everett on February 23, 1944, to the late Paul and Margaret (Higgins) Comeau. She was raised in Melrose and attended Melrose schools.

Kathleen was the loving mother of…

A compassionate and loving man who will be missed by all

MELROSE — Robert Crane Schurian, of Melrose, died unexpectedly from complications from a ruptured appendix at Lowell General Hospital on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born on May 16, 1966, with a rare genetic condition, Robert, lovingly known as Bobby, lived surrounded by love and…

Owner of Jack’s Barber Shop; an avid gardener

MELROSE — John N. “Jack” Madden, 90, owner of Jack’s Barber Shop, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on December 10, 2021. Jack was born in Beverly Farms on January 2, 1931 to the late Francis and Mary (Hallisey) Madden. He was the loving husband of the late…

A kind and generous woman; contributed to many charities

MELROSE — Mrs. Margaret M. “Margie” (Allen) Glavin, 99, died Wednesday, December 8 at High Pointe Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Glavin, Sr. She was born in Donegal, Ireland and the daughter of the…

A creative and skilled crafter who loved all animals

MALDEN — Susan M. Murphy, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 after a brief illness. Born November 5, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Quentin and Marie (McCarron) Murphy. Loving sister of Nancy Murphy of Melrose, Robert Murphy and his wife, Marian…

A talented artist whose piece was displayed in the White House

TEWKSBURY — It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Maureen A. Sousa of Tewksbury, passed out of this life, unexpectedly on December 8, 2021.

Maureen’s passing is a devastating loss to her sons, Jason Murphy and Bryan Murphy and…

An avid knitter and a retired Computer Technology professor

MELROSE — Paula (Kreisler) Velluto, 71, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. She was born on July 10,1950 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Richard and Clara (Losano) Kreisler of Elkland, PA…

US Navy Korean War veteran

MELROSE — James K. Day, 88, passed away at his home in Melrose on December 7, 2021.

Jim was born in Brighton on September 10, 1933 to the late James A. & Alice M. (Clark) Day. He was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School and Melrose High…

Loving wife, mother and grandmother

MALDEN — Dorothy H. (Russo) Kingsley, 94, of Malden, passed away on December 8, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur B. Kingsley. Loving mother of Scott A. Kingsley and his wife, Andrea, of Melrose and Pamela J. Avery and her late husband, Paul, of Campton, NH. Cherished grandmother of…