MELROSE — Mark B. Sheridan passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on September 10. Born in Boston on December 6, 1953 to Francis Sheridan and Miriam Doucette, he was a lifelong resident of Melrose. Mark worked for 37 years as a custodian in the Melrose school system serving both Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School and Roosevelt Elementary School before retiring in 2016. During his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his good friends Barry Johnson, Lenny MacLean and Helen Blinstrub.
Mark was predeceased by three siblings: Stephen Sheridan of Halfway, OR; Susan Sheridan of Melrose; and Edward Sheridan of Fitchburg. He leaves his sister Janet Lopez of NH; brother Ken Sheridan and wife Dotti of Wakefield, NH; sister-in-law Julie Sheridan of Fitchburg; nephews Jason Lopez of Brentwood, NH; Robert Lopez of Raymond, NH; Stephen Lopez of Dover, NH; Kevin Sheridan of Hove, England; John Sheridan of Lunenburg; and niece Kandice Sheridan of OR.
Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice. Visit gatelyfh.com.
