Obituaries

Jul 25, 2021

Virginia (Ginny) Wiley Packer, of Huckin’s Farm in Bedford MA, passed away on Sunday July 25th.

Ginny was born on April 27th, 1944 in Larchmont NY. Her early years were spent living in New York and New Jersey, while spending summers at her grandparents' beloved farm in Vermont. Ginny attended Elmira College in NY, later she would...

Jul 23, 2021

Leonard W. Thomas, age 83, of Billerica, died July 23, 2021, in Rochester, NH following a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late June (Talbot) Thomas. Born in Winchester, MA; he was the son of the late Otto and Eva Thomas.

Leonard was raised in Woburn and graduated from Woburn High School.  He then served...

Jul 22, 2021

Peter Anthony Correggio Jr., age 78, of Saugus, formerly of Everett and Stoneham, died unexpectedly July 22, 2021. Born in Malden, MA and raised in Everett; he was the son of the late Peter A. and Emily F. (Spadaro)  Correggio. Peter was a graduate of Everett High School, class of 1960, where he excelled in sports; lettering in baseball and...

Jul 21, 2021

Sheila Valerie Owen, age 85, of Reading, passed away at the Winchester Hospital,  July 21, 2021, from complications with diabetes.  he was the wife of the late Robert Owen.

Born and raised in Coleshill, England, Sheila came to the States as newlywed  and remained here throughout her life, but never gave up her allegiance to the Queen....

Jul 21, 2021

Donald V. Simpson Sr., age 85, a lifelong resident of Stoneham and a longtime resident at Bow Lake, Northwood, NH, passed away July 21, 2021.  Don was the beloved husband of the late Jane (Flor) Simpson.  He is survived by his devoted companion Mary Kenney of Hyannis.

Donald was the loving father of Denise M. Simpson of...

Jul 18, 2021

Virginia (Heitz) Olson, “Ginny” of Moody ME, formerly of Stoneham, MA, passed away peacefully in York, ME on Sunday, July 18, 2021, after a brief illness.

Ginny was born in Medford, MA, on July 12, 1936; she was the cherished daughter of the late Henry and Susan (McElhenny) Heitz.  Ginny was raised and educated in...

Jul 15, 2021

Tyler R. Glover of Stoneham passed away tragically on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 23.  He leaves behind his devoted mother, Victoria Glover, and loving girlfriend, Teanna Walker.  He is also survived by his father, Mark Glover, along with many cherished friends and relatives.  He was predeceased by his beloved grandmother, Virginia Mariano. Tyler was a music...

Jul 15, 2021

Stephen W. Christie, 69, of Malden MA, formally of Stoneham, passed away July 15, 2021, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Woburn, MA and raised in Stoneham; he was the son of the late Lawrence and Geraldine (Fink) Christie. Stephen graduated from Stoneham High School in the class of 1970. For 37 years, he was employed as...

Jul 8, 2021

David William Packer passed away peacefully in his sleep early Thursday morning, July 8 th at his Huckins Farm home in Bedford MA.  He was loved dearly and will be missed by all.

David was born on November 25 th Thanksgiving Day, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. After several short moves his family settled in Des Moines,...

Jul 6, 2021

On July 6th, 2021, at home with her family by her side, Ida Susan Sylva passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years old.  Born to Albert and Sylvia D’Angeli, Ida was the youngest of 12 children. In 1953, Ida married the love of her life the late Anthony "Tony" Sylva. In 1961 they moved to Medford where...

Jul 6, 2021

Anthony P. Cirignano, 71, of Wakefield, formerly of Stoneham, died on July 6, 2021 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA. He was born in Boston on April 26, 1950 and he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cirignano of South Boston. Tony was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Class of 1968, received his Bachelor’s...

Jul 2, 2021

Angel L. Ramos, age 67, of longtime resident of Melrose, passed away July 2, 2021,  at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital following a brief illness.  He was the cherished husband of 42 years to Jeanette (Vargas) Ramos.

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; he was the son of the late  Celestino and Lydia (Nazario) Ramos.  As an infant,...

Jun 14, 2021

John Gregory Merrick, Jr “Greg”, 85, passed away peacefully at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC on June 14, 2021 after a two-year illness.

Greg was born on September 14,1935, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the first of seven children of John and Evelyn (Fitzpatrick) Merrick and grew up in Enfield, CT. Greg proudly attended Canterbury...

Jun 11, 2021

Diane Helen Kucher, age 65, a lifelong resident of Bedford, passed away at Lahey Medical Center, Burlington on June 11, 2021, following a brief illness with cancer.  Born in Woburn; she was the daughter of the late  Michael and Ann (Zachirchuk) Kucher.

Diane graduated from Bedford High School in the class of 1975, and attended Aquinas Junior...

Jun 9, 2021

The family of Wesley E. Carr Jr. announces his passing on June 9, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Lynn, MA, on November 10, 1932, he was the son of the late Wesley E Carr and Helen McGann Carr. Wes graduated from Swampscott High School with the class of 1950, and he immediately joined the United States Coast Guard....

Jun 8, 2021

Ella M. Kelleher, a resident of Woburn for 50 years, passed away, surrounded by her family, on June 8, 2021, at the Winchester  Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  She was the cherished wife of 52 years to William Kelleher.

Born and raised in Stoneham, MA; Ella was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ella (Clark) Foley. She...

Jun 5, 2021

Maureen Mary Knight, age 73, of Reading, passed away June 5, 2021, following a lengthy decline with dementia.  Born and raised in Somerville, MA; she was the daughter of the late Harold R. and Marguerite (Griffiths) Knight.

Maureen worked for many years in the Reading Town Clerk's Office.  Following her retirement, she was most often seen afternoons...

Jun 4, 2021

Joseph Leo Richard, "Leo" passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2021, at the age of 92. Born in Norwich CT, Leo resided in Pictou, N.S. Canada with his family until 1957 and moved to the States, where he settled in Somerville, MA. and resided there for 40 years. Leo and Marie resided in Stoneham for...