Melrose Obituaries

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — John J. Kelley passed away at his home in Melrose on Jan. 29. He was 81 years of age.

John was born in Malden to the late John and Esther (Jordan) Kelley and was raised in Malden. He graduated from Malden High School, Class of 1952…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

LAWRENCE — Mildred R. (Lanzillo) Crowley passed away in the comfort and care at Merrimack Valley Hospice in Lawrence on Jan. 29, 2016. She was 82 years of age.

Mildred was born in Chelsea on April 9 to the late Anthony and Regina (Bednarek) Lanzillo. She was raised…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

PEABODY — David Hume Paul, age 93, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home at Brooksby Village on Monday, Jan. 25. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, boss, golfer, carpenter and veteran, with a tremendous sense of personal honor.

David was born…

Published in the February 5, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Louis D. Santos, 79, of Melrose, died on February 2, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Louis was born in Cambridge to John and Annie (Silva) Santos on September 24, 1936. He was raised in Cambridge and attended Cambridge schools. After high school, Louis joined the…

Nurse

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Jo-Ann M. (Henderson) Bishop, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 26 at age 57.

Born on June 10, 1958 in Melrose, she was raised one of six children to Phyllis and the late Dorsey Henderson in Melrose. She was a…

Worked for American Red Cross

 Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Ruth W. (Otto) Christensen, 93, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Ruth was born on July 26, 1922 in Cambridge and was one of three children of the late William E. and Merian L. (Buckley) Otto…

Worked at MacKenzie Nursing Home

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

DANVERS — Jean F. (Collins) “Gumby” Barnes, a resident of Danvers and formerly of Saugus, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Hathorne Hill Nursing Center in Danvers, at age 81.

Jean was born on Jan. 29, 1934 and was one…

CPA, special needs advocate

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Charles A. Hart, 89, of Melrose, died surrounded by family on Jan. 25.

Charles was born in Brookline on May 9, 1926 to Charles and Evelyn (Mahoney) Hart. He was raised in Brookline and graduated from Brookline High School. After high school…

Assistant manager at Montvale Tire

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

PEABODY — Michael F. Keddie, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, died on Jan. 16 at the age of 46.

Michael was born in Melrose on Feb. 26, 1969 to Edward and Mary (Ozea) Keddie. He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose…

MHS graduate

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Irene H. Allyn, 93, of Lynnfield died Monday, Jan. 25 at her residence.

Mrs. Allyn was born in Wakefield on March 2, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Emma (Habermahl) Howard.

Mrs. Allyn was a graduate of Melrose High School…

Loved basketball, skateboarding

Published in the January 29, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Robert Patrick Davey Jr. died suddenly in Melrose on Jan. 18 at the age of 19.

Robert was born in Melrose, was raised in Melrose and was currently a junior at Melrose High School. Mr. Davey had a smile that would light up…

Published in the January 22, 2016 edition

LYNN — Karen L. (McCarthy) West of Lynn, formerly of Peabody, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Jan. 12 at the age of 64.

Karen was born in Lawrence, raised in Andover and was a graduate of Andover High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree…