Jose D. Salvador
May 27, 2025
Jose Domingo Salvador was born on April 8, 1941, and his birthplace was in the rural area of Benavides, San Alejo, department of La Union El Salvador.
Jose physically departed this life on May 27, 2025, at 10:40am in Sancta Maria Nursing Facility located in Cambridge, MA.
In El Salvador, he joined the armed forces at young age, and he spent many...
Kenneth M. Werner
May 26, 2025
Kenneth M. Werner, resident of Saugus, passed away peacefully at EN Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 96
Born in Boston on July 13, 1928, Ken was the son of William and Margaret (Mitchell) Werner. He grew up in Everett, where he graduated from Everett High School in 1945. After high school, he proudly served his country in the...
Mary M. DiCarlo
May 20, 2025
Mary M. (Allenshepski) DiCarlo, a woman whose life was defined by selflessness, humor, and boundless love, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 58, following a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.
Born on November 4, 1966, in North Charleston, South Carolina, Mary was the only daughter among four children of the late John and...
Jessica B. Scalley
May 19, 2025
Mary Jessica Brennan Scalley of Wakefield, MA, and formerly New Castle, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 19, 2025. Known by family and friends as Jess, she was 78.
Jess was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Ruth (Chisholm) and John Brennan, spending her early years in Somerville before moving to Wakefield as a child. She attended...
Brian W. Quinlan
May 17, 2025
Brian W. Quinlan, of Melrose, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 48.
Born on February 12, 1977, in Winchester, Brian grew up in Melrose, where he was both a beloved son and a cherished friend. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1995, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered fondly by...
Henry S. Bagley
May 16, 2025
Henry S Bagley, beloved husband of Maura (Flynn) entered into eternal rest on May 16th 2025. Henry was born in Cambridge, MA in 1932 and was the son of Henry and Frances (MacDonald) Bagley. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He was predeceased by his sister Rita Schwartz and sister-in-law Margaret Flynn. He is survived...
Stuart B. Scovelle
May 15, 2025
Stuart B. Scovelle, life long Melrose resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home. He was 82.
Born on April 6, 1943, in Melrose, he was one of three children of the late Lawrence and Constance (Willey) Scovelle. Stuart grew up surrounded by the warmth of his hometown, leaving an indelible mark on...
Charles B. Wills
May 14, 2025
Charles Barry Wills, noted home builder, died on May 14, 2025 at age 101. He leaves four children: Richard Wills of Denver, CO; Nancy Keteku (and Willie) of Accra, Ghana; Cynthia Harriman (and Lew) of Portsmouth, NH; and Martha Rausch (and Jon) of Rowley, MA; seven grandchildren (Elizabeth Harriman, Sam Harriman, Emma Rausch, Hannah Rausch, Yaw Keteku (Yasmin), Kofi Keteku...
William G. Schopperle
May 2, 2025
William G. Schopperle, resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. He was 89.
Bill was born on November 25, 1935, in Port Chester, NY, one of two children of the late William G. and May (Mulvaney) Schopperle. Bill grew up in Harrison, New York, where he graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School....
Michael L. Simonelli
April 29, 2025
Michael L. Simonelli, age 96, a resident of Brightview Senior Living in Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Mike was born in Lawrence, MA on December 23, 1928, one of two sons of Italian immigrants-- the late Michael and Catherine Simonelli. He was married on April 8, 1956 to his beloved wife Mary, 55 years and they settled...
Deborah A. Jacklin
April 28, 2025
Deborah Arline (Carlson) Jacklin, a longtime resident of Annisquam, passed away on April 28, 2025 two weeks before her 89th birthday. Born on May 13, 1936 in Boston, MA, Deborah was the daughter of the late E. Jon and Doris Carlson, who were both from the Swedish community of Jamestown, NY, and younger sister of Diane (1931-2020). The family lived...
Rosemary (Norton) Morris
April 28, 2025
Rosemary (Norton) Morris, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 28, 2025, at age 95.
Rosemary was born on May 9, 1929, one of seven children of the late Leo M. Norton and Katherine M. (Sorensen) Norton. Born and raised in Malden, she attended Chevrus School and graduated from Marycliff Academy. She has...
Edward F. Flaherty
April 25, 2025
Edward F. Flaherty, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 25, 2025, at age 86.
Ed was a true class act. A hard worker, a kind friend, a gentle soul with a humorous spirit. Above all, Ed was a devoted family man who chose his family over everything else.
Ed was born in Cambridge, MA to...
Richard C. "Dick" Kenworthy
April 24, 2025
Richard C. "Dick" Kenworthy, a resident of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at age 94.
Richard was born in Malden on April 20, 1931, one of two sons of the late Alfred W. Kenworthy and Grace E. (Cooke) Kenworthy. He was raised in Stoneham and Melrose, and graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy....
Eleanor R. Stamegna
April 23, 2025
Eleanor R. (Ventura) Stamegna, resident of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, April 23,2025. She was 95.
Born in Somerville on September 5, 1929, she was one of three children of the late Vincent and Anna (Strozza) Ventura. She grew up in Somerville, graduating from St. Joseph School.
Eleanor worked as a receptionist for Schertzer Trucking in Somerville.
Her greatest enjoyment was spending...
Barbara F. Kenworthy
April 19, 2025
Barbara Fenton Kenworthy, age 94, resident of Melrose and Peaks Island, Maine, passed away peacefully and surrounded by close family on Saturday April 19, 2025.
Barb was the eldest child of Lillian Newsom Fenton and C. John Fenton. Born in Boston on July 11, 1930, she grew up in a multigenerational home on Porter Street in Melrose that included her grandparents,...
Ann S. "Nancy" Robinson
April 18, 2025
Ann S. "Nancy" Robinson, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at age 74.
If elegance were a person, Nancy was it. Filled with grace, she lived life beautifully.
Born in Schenectady, NY, Nancy spent her early childhood years in Pittsfield, MA with her loving parents and two...
Stephanie M. Roche
April 17, 2025
Stephanie Marie Roche, age 30, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was born on July 28, 1994, in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Stephanie (Stephie) brought joy and light to those around her throughout her life.
Stephanie was a graduate of the North Shore Educational Consortium and the Kevin O'Grady School. She later spent eight meaningful years at Walnut Street...
Alan C. Bowers
April 5, 2025
Alan C. Bowers, a long-time resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was 58.
Born on October 12, 1966, in Brighton, Alan was one of five children of the late William C. and Janice M. (Lane) Bowers, Sr. Alan grew up in Tewksbury and Salem, New Hampshire, where he made countless memories and lifelong...
Dorothy Arakelian
March 31, 2025
Dorothy J. "Dolly" Arakelian, resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was 84.
Dolly was was born in Boston on February 26, 1941, one of five children of the late Jacob and Mary (Pasquariello) Arakelian. She grew up in Everett, and then started her career at various insurance companies before dedicating many years...