Melrose Obituaries

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…

A humble and well-respected man; loved the outdoors

MELROSE — Frank H. McNary, 83, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Frank was born in Somerville on October 19, 1938, one of four children of the late Henry T. McNary and Margaret (Frizzell) McNary. A graduate…

A passionate park ranger who loved life

TRENTON, Maine — Lucas (Luke) Ahrens, 30, a passionate park ranger and loving husband, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home in Trenton, Maine. He is survived by his beloved and newly wedded spouse, Rachel Ahrens (Butler); his two parents, Deborah Young and Jeffrey…

A loving and loyal woman who adored her family

WAKEFIELD — Deborah Ann (McPherson) Drebit, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 30, 2021. She was born on May 23, 1959 in Melrose.

Debbie met her husband Stephen as a teenager on Lynn Beach. They married at the First Baptist Church in…

A musician known for his genuine and kind nature

WAKEFIELD — Frank Herland Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 4, 2021.

Frank was the son of Alfred and Emma Herland, and was born in Melrose on November 19, 1937.

He was a graduate of Melrose High School Class of 1955 where…