Melrose Obituaries

Suzanne Walsh

Enjoyed traveling to Florida

MELROSE — Suzanne (Smith) Walsh, born April 14, 1946 in Malden passed away peacefully. She was raised in Melrose on Slayton Rd. in the Mt. Hood area where she spent many childhood days skating on the ponds with her sisters.

Suzanne attended Winthrop Elementary School and graduated from Melrose High School

 

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Lawrence Groves, 81

US Marine Corps veteran

MELROSE — Lawrence J. Groves, age 81, of Melrose and Palm Bay, FL, passed away peacefully on November 22. Born on May 19, 1944 in Alhambra, CA to Alexander and Winifred (Grant) Groves, Larry lived a life defined by service, devotion and unwavering loyalty.

A decorated United States Marine, Larry proudly

 

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James Damory, 70

US Marine Corps veteran

MELROSE — Our heartfelt sympathy is deeply expressed over the passing of James M. Damory, age 70 who died on September 12. Born June 27, 1955 in Malden, James spent most of his formative years in Melrose. He was the son of the late William J. Damory and Helen (Murphy) Damory…

 

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Virginia Cronin, 79

A mother, wife and friend

MELROSE — Virginia “Gina” (O’Neill) Cronin, age 79, peacefully passed away on November 17 following a courageous battle with diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Gina will always be remembered as a mother, wife and friend. 

Gina was married to Dan for 53 great years and had four great children

 

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Sandra Weathers

Intelligent, kind and caring

WAKEFIELD — Sandra Jane Weathers, born Sandra MacIntosh in Needham in June 1936 was the third child of Florence and Winthrop MacIntosh. She grew up on Maple Street in Needham. Sandra lost her father at the young age of 12. In response, she played an active role in helping her mother…

 

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Roland Van Kavelaar, Jr., 74

Devoted to family and values of kindness, service above self and integrity

NORTH READING — Roland D. Van Kavelaar, Jr., a resident of North Reading and formerly longtime of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was 74.

Born in Manchester, Conn. on February 26…

 

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Nicholas Fasano, 87

US Army Reserves veteran

MELROSE — Nicholas Fasano, of Melrose, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on October 26. He was 87 years young.

Born in Saugus, Nick was the elder son of Margaret (Coscia) and Nicholas A. Fasano. When he was two, he and his parents moved to a triple decker…

 

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Edward Scully

An avid reader who loved New England sports

MELROSE — It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Edward Scully. Originally from Melrose. Ed passed away after a brief illness on October 12 in Auburn, CA. 

He attended Melrose High, Class of 1975. After retiring Ed moved to Auburn, CA and lived…

 

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Francis McNamara, Jr., DMD, 85

Lived a life rooted in faith, humility and compassion

MELROSE — Francis J. McNamara, Jr. DMD, of Melrose and Rockport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1 surrounded by his loving family. He was 85.

Dr. McNamara was born in Melrose on October 4, 1940 to the late Francis J. McNamara, Sr., MD and his…

 

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Robert MacKenzie, 97

US Army veteran

MELROSE — Robert Edwin MacKenzie, a lifelong resident of Melrose died peacefully at home on October 20. He was 97.

Robert “Bob” was born on March 11, 1928 to John Henry MacKenzie and Margaret (Gillis) MacKenzie. He was brother to his beloved sister Marilyn (MacKenzie) Schnurr and they spent their childhood living…

 

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William Carney, 93

US Navy veteran

MELROSE — We know that we were lucky to have him for as long as we did. Nevertheless, the family of Bill Carney sadly announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 29 at the age of 93.

Bill was raised in Hyde Park, as the youngest of five. After graduating from Hyde…

 

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Evelyn Lovett, 83

Loved Notre Dame football and watching PGA golf

MELROSE — Evelyn Mae Lovett (Nicholson), of Melrose, a woman with great faith and strength died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a courageous four-year battle with lung cancer on October 28 at the age of 83 just two weeks shy of her 84th birthday. She was…

 

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