Melrose Obituaries

Published in the February 19, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Alfred J. Pawlak, of Melrose, died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Feb. 11 at the age of 86.

Al was born and raised in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. He served his country as a Medic in the…

Published in the February 19, 2016 edition

SALEM — Mary A. (Paone) Miano, of Salem, formerly of Melrose, died at home on Feb. 11 at the age of 94.

Mary was born in Chelsea, raised in East Boston and graduated from the Fitton School in East Boston. She resided in East Boston until 1967 and…

Published in the February 19, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Iris M. (Perry) Mongeau, of Melrose, formerly of Malden, died on Feb. 15 at the age of 96.

Iris was born in Ballincollig, County Cork, Ireland and was raised in Malden, where she graduated from the Cheverus High School. She resided in Malden until 1953 and…

“Chipper” was the life of any party

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — Guy “Chipper” Marks, 62, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Friday, Feb. 5.

Born in Malden on Jan. 9, 1954, he was nicknamed “Chipper” by his aunt as a baby. He was raised in Malden, attended…

Melrose native was a superior cook, talented baker

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Rosemary M. (Crowley) DeRoche, 85, of Melrose, passed away on Feb. 3.

Rosemary was born in Melrose on April 5, 1930 to Edward and Henrietta (Duggan) Crowley. She was one of eight children. Rosemary was raised in Melrose…

Worked for Congregational Retirement Homes

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

BURLINGTON — James S. Cohen passed away at Lahey Hospital in Burlington on Feb. 8, 2016. He was 81 years of age.

James was born in Boston on Aug. 30, 1934 to the late Ira and Arlene (Akers) Cohen. She was raised in…

Spent 25 teaching elementary school here

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Joan C. (Smith) Crowther of Melrose died on Friday, Feb. 5.

Born on June 11, 1934, she was the beloved wife of William D. Crowther, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

A graduate of both St Mary Parish…

Worked for Wakefield Daily Item

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Mary T. (Aldus) Laskey, of Melrose, died on Feb. 8 at the age of 83.

Mary was born in Boston, raised in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1949. She resided in East Boston…

Grew up working on family farm

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

BRADFORD — Helen A. (Ostrander) Emerson, 84, of Bradford died unexpectedly on Jan. 29 after a short illness.

She was born and raised in Windsor, N.Y., the daughter of the late Caroline and William Ostrander.

She was one of four sisters, Ginger…

Played tennis, basketball at North Reading High

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

DERRY, N.H. — Eric R. Haak, 59, of Derry, N.H., and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Feb. 5.

Eric was born in Somerville, a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1975, and played on the tennis and…

Mail carrier worked in Winchester

 Published in the February 12, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Eugene J. McDonald, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Bear Hill Nursing Center on Monday, Feb. 8, at age 76.

Born in Medford on July 27, 1939, Eugene was one of four children of the late Walter D…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Ann M. (Madden) Gleason passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on Jan. 27. She was only 67 years old.

Ann was born in Melrose on Jan. 29, 1948 to the late Thomas and Ann (Herlin) Madden. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from…