Melrose Obituaries

Founded Christmas International and spoke fluent German

MELROSE — Lora “Lee” Erhard Crouss, 106, passed away quietly on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home.

She was a lifelong resident of Melrose and well known in Melrose and Malden where she had been a kindergarten teacher for many years.

She was the daughter of William…

Graduated from Melrose High in 1943

PEABODY — Gwendolynde “Gwen” (Merrill) Wall, of Peabody died peacefully on November 28, 2021.

Gwen was the beloved wife of the late Edward “Ed” J. Wall Jr., with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her parents, the late Alvin Lynde Merrill and Elsie…

An excellent baker known for her cookies and pizza

MELROSE — Melba (Finamore) Belmonte, 97, passed away at her home in Melrose on November, 24, 2021. Melba was born in Boston on June 16, 1924 to the late Gaetano and Antoinetta (Simonelli) Finamore. She was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High…

A quiet and humble woman who cared deeply for her family

BEVERLY — Dorothy J. (Harry) Feyler, 85, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully at Ledgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beverly on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Dorothy was born in Everett on February 19, 1936, one of two children of the late Alexander…

A kind and gentle lady who was happiest when with her family

SOMERVILLE — It’s so hard to say goodbye. On November 20, 2021, Sophia “Sophie” Angelina (Leoncello) LaGrega left this earth peacefully to be with the love of her life, Johnnie. Sophie was the daughter of the late Carlo and Genoveffa (Collela) Leoncello and the…

WWII US Army Veteran

MELROSE — Domenic Previte, 97, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021. A lover of VO Manhattans, horse racing, the Yankees and, above all, his family, Domenic will be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Son of the late Peter and Nicolina ( LeDonne) Previte. Preceded in…

A humble man who valued his family more than anything else

DANVERS — David William “Dave” Akerley, 66, formerly of Saugus, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021 in Danvers at the Kaplan House with his daughter at his side. His battle with a serious medical issue in the past year showed his courage in…

A great cook who loved preparing meals for her family

MELROSE — Elizabeth (Napoli) Pitari, 94, of Melrose, died peacefully on November 18, 2021. She was born in Boston on September 3, 1927 to Gaetano and Maria (Corrao) Napoli. She was raised in the West End of Boston and attended Boston Public Schools.

Elizabeth and…

A loving mother whose greatest joy was hiking with her kids

DENVER — Kathryn W. Cochran (Kimball), 43, of Denver, died tragically on November 8, 2021; a victim of gun violence and domestic abuse.

“Katie” was the devoted mother to Emerson and Cash Cochran who will be raised by their loving father, Sean Cochran. Cherished…

A cherished, loving mother and grandmother

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz — Florence C. (Curreri) Polce, 84, passed away in Fountain Hills on November 8, 2021. Florence was born in Boston on October 12, 1937 to the late Carl and Calogera (Indelicato) Curreri.

Florence is a second generation Sicilian. Her grandparents Giuseppe and Domenica (Scaduto) Indelicato immigrated…

Title examiner was an avid Boston sports fan

HAVERHILL — Mary (Murdock) Hannabury , 76, of Melrose passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021.

Mary was born to the late William Murdock and the late Grace (Garrity) Murdock on April 4, 1945 in Melrose. She was married to Ralph A. Hannabury, Jr. for 54 years. Mary…

A family oriented man who had a big heart

WAKEFIELD — William J. “Bill” Lamson, 71, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington.

Born in Malden on February 10, 1950, Bill is one of eight children of the late…