Melrose Obituaries

MELROSE — Paul M. Najarian, 45, a resident of Melrose, passed away on Thursday, October 9.

He is predeceased by his father, John Najarian. He is survived by his mother, Linda Perez; two brothers, James Najarian and Michael Najarian; a sister, Felicia Perez, and his uncle, Richard Newman.

Relatives and friends gathered privately in honor…

MHS graduate had artistic leanings

WOBURN – Denise C. (Newell) Silvia, 53, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26 after a 20-year battle with autoimmune diseases.

Denise was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1979. Throughout her life, she enjoyed various artistic endeavors, including making stained glass figures. Denise was especially proud…

Malden resident

MALDEN — Melvin M. Burgess, 80, of Malden, died at the Chestnut Woods Nursing Center in Saugus on Oct. 2.

Melvin was beloved husband of the late Charlotte M. (McAleavey) Burgess. He was the loving father of Susan Bowdridge and her husband Richard of Malden, Scott Burgess and his wife Deborah of New…

World War II veteran had a passion for music

MELROSE — Gaetano J. “Gus” Leccese, 93, of Melrose died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Gus was born in Cambridge on July 22, 1921. He was the son of Joseph and Anna (Nardella) Leccese, both of whom were hard-working Italian immigrants who instilled…

Administrator at Congregational Retirement Home

MELROSE — Eileen M. (Cashman) Aylward, 79, of Melrose and formerly of Everett, died at the Sunrise Gardner Park in Peabody on Sept. 29.

Eileen was born and raised in Everett and a graduate of Girls Catholic High School in Malden. She resided in Melrose for most of her life…

Architect, Planning Board member had many interests

MELROSE — Philip J. Burne passed away quietly and peacefully on Sept. 9 at his home in Melrose.

He was raised and educated in Westford and Chelmsford, where he was an honor student. He continued his education at the School of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts…

Lifelong Melrose resident

MEREDITH, N.H. — Helen M. (Delory) Williams, 99, passed away at the Meredith Bay Colony Club in Meredith, N.H. on Sept. 30.

Helen was born in Saugus on April 15, 1915 to the late William and Josephine (Mitchell) Delory. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School and had been…

A woman of faith with many other interests

MELROSE — Maribeth Linnea Wood Ocock passed away Friday, Oct. 3, at her home in Melrose. She was surrounded by her family at the time.

She was born on Oct. 30, 1960.

Maribeth, having fought a 12 year battle with brain cancer, raised her children, Esther, Ethan…

Longtime Melrose resident

NORTH ANDOVER — Barbara B. (Dunlap) Beck, 88, a resident of North Andover and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 18.

She was born on Dec. 21, 1925 in New Haven, Conn., one of three children of the late Chester and E. Louise (Berry) Dunlap. She was…

Took great pride in Armenian heritage

MALDEN — Margaret (Nanian) Talanian, 95, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully at home with her three daughters by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Margaret was born in Hartford, Conn., one of three children of the late Hovsep and Zabel (Bedrosian) Nanian. She attended Malden High…

USAF veteran, iron worker, horse racing fan

MELROSE — Thomas A. Erickson, 72, a resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Thomas was born in Boston on Feb. 12, 1942, one of three children of the late Frank and Louise (Baretta) Erickson. Raised and educated in…