Melrose Obituaries

World War II veteran worked for MDC

MELROSE — Wesley A. Kendall Jr., 88, passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Wes was born in Charlestown, raised in Medford, graduated from Medford High School and has been a resident of Melrose for the past 44 years. Mr. Kendall served his country with pride…

Educator, musician had many interests

MELROSE — George L. Tura, 92, longtime resident of Melrose passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Oosterman’s Rest Home in Melrose.

Mr. Tura was born in Saugus, one of eight children of the late Charles and Mildred (Curtis) Tura. Raised and educated in Saugus, George was a…

MELROSE — Deborah Conway Kepple died from Alzheimer’s Disease on Nov. 23 with her loving husband of 26 years by her side. She was 62.

Most recently of Melrose, Debby was a social worker dedicated to helping adolescents. She was the devoted mother of Timothy and Daniel Kepple and the wife of Laurence Kepple of…

Dedicated to family

MELROSE — Jewell F. (Booth) Leary, a 66-year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Dec. 6, at her home in Melrose following an extended illness.

Jewell was born in Malden on June 27, 1920, a daughter of the late Frances (Luprell) Booth. She grew up in Everett where she…

Championship golfer at Bellevue

PEABODY — Helen A. (Melchionno) Murphy, 97, of Brooksby Village and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 5, at Putnam Farm in Danvers.

Helen was born in Boston on March 6, 1917, one of seven children of the late Peter and Angelina Melchionno. Raised and educated in Revere…

Korean War veteran was a Melrose alderman

STONEHAM — John F. “Red” Murphy Jr., 82, of Stoneham passed away at the Arnold House in Stoneham on Dec. 2.

Red was born in Melrose on May 7, 1932 to the late John and Ida Murphy, he was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School…

U.S. Army veteran worked for UPS, helped stroke victims

MELROSE — Raymond F. Driscoll, 67, of Melrose, passed away at home on Friday, Nov. 28.

Raymond was born on May 21, 1947 in Boston, one of five children of the late Raymond F. and Barbara (King) Driscoll. Raised in the same house he…

Devoted to family

MELROSE — Florence (Mercer) Taylor, 102, of Melrose and Malden, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1.

Florence was born in Chelsea, one of four children of the late Adam and Janet (Smith) Mercer. Raised and educated in Revere, Florence worked at John Hancock before settling with her family in Malden.

A…

Enjoyed cooking for her large family

MELROSE — Ruth E. (O’Donnell) Smith, 89, of Melrose, died at home on Nov. 28.

Ruth was born in Boston, raised in Malden and was a graduate of Girls Catholic High School in Malden. She was a homemaker and resided in Melrose since 1954.

Ruth was a devoted mother…

Melrose High School graduate enjoyed helping others

MELROSE — Marissa F. Eppoliti, 69, of Melrose, died at the Wilmington Healthcare on Nov. 27.

Marissa was born in Danbury, Conn., raised in Melrose and Malden and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1962, who went on to attend Lowell University.

She was always…

Worked as Malden election official

MALDEN — Jean (Fowler) Neale, 83, of Malden, died at home on Nov. 27.

Jean was born and raised in Medford, was a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1949, and went on to attend Bridgewater State College.

She was a homemaker and longtime warden election official for the…

MHS graduate had a passion for film

MELROSE — David M. Kendricken, 25, passed away suddenly, by accident, on Sunday, November 23.

David was born in Boston, raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 2007, and from Fitchburg State University, Class of 2012, with a degree in Communication, Film Production and a…