Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

Evelyn (Serrecchia) Robishaw 79 of Stoneham, MA passed away on September 1, 2023 after a brief illness.

Evelyn was born on September 13, 1943 to Jean and Angelo Serrecchia.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters Michele (Paul) Vietro, Debbie (Dana) Vienneau, her four grandkids and two great grandkids. She is also survived by her sister...

Aug 28, 2023

Marie E. (Caligiuri) Burke, age 103, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, joining her beloved husband of 71 years, John, who passed away in July.

Marie is survived by her son Brian and his wife Linda of Melrose, and her loving grandchildren, Kathryn of Melrose, and Michael and his wife Chanelle of South Carolina. Also survived...

Aug 19, 2023

Elaine Jespersen

Wife, Mother, Daughter, Grandmother and Great Grandmother- a woman who loved well and was well loved. Elaine Jespersen, 95, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 19, 2023.

She was a resident of Stoneham, Massachusetts for over 60 years.

Elaine was a caring woman who selflessly helped anyone in need. ...

Aug 17, 2023

Joel L. Lima of Billerica passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2023 at the age of 60. The loving father and grandfather of Jessica L. Lima and Savannah M. Lima. Son of the late Maria de Lurdes (Natalia) Lima and Jose DaRosa Lima. Beloved brother of Jose L. Lima and his wife Ana; George L. Lima and his wife...

Aug 11, 2023

Richard M. Basilesco, age 63, a longtime resident of Somerville, died August 11, 2023, at home unexpectedly following a short undiagnosed illness. Born in Chicopee, MA; he was the son of Joseph R. Basilesco of Somerville and the late Doris M. (Janelle) Basilesco.

As a child, Richard found home to be in different localities across the country,...

Aug 3, 2023

Robert Christopher Dysard, 70, of Woburn, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on August 3rd, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 7th, 1952 to the late Walter and Connie Dysard. Bob was a graduate of John Jay Senior High School in Hopewell Junction, NY with the Class of 1970. He went on to work...

Jul 30, 2023

Barbara Jean Peterson of Salem passed away peacefully in Reading, Massachusetts on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023, after a prolonged illness. She was 95 years of age.

Barbara was the daughter of Winfield and Grace Francis of Salem and was born on Saturday, April 4, 1928, in Beverly, Massachusetts. She had wonderful memories of growing up in...

Jul 23, 2023

Dianne (Roos) Nowell, passed away on Sunday, July 23 in her home.  Dianne was a truly remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness, love, creativity and strong faith.  Dianne would have turned 73 years old this July 29th.

Dianne was born in Everett on July 29, 1950 to her late parents Muriel (Carpenter)...

Jul 20, 2023

Scott D. Anderson (Scotty), of Dorchester, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2023, at his home. Scott, was born in Bedford, MA on May 9th, 1959, son of the late Donald H. Anderson and Frances M. Anderson (Griner)

Scott was educated in the Wakefield school system and graduated from Wakefield high school with the Class of 1977....

Jul 20, 2023

Mary Jo (Theriault) Caggiano, or as her family knows her, Nana, departed her loving family on July 20, 2023. Mary Jo grew up on Plum Island in Newbury, MA, that gave her an unending love for the beach and is also where she met her husband of 56 years, Benjamin A. Caggiano (recently deceased). They lived together in Stoneham...

Jul 19, 2023

Surrounded by his loving family, John E. Burke, of Malden and Stoneham, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, after a brief illness.

John is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marie (Caliguiri) Burke

Also survived by his son, Brian Burke and wife Linda of Melrose.  Proud Grandfather to Kathryn Burke of Melrose,...

Jul 16, 2023

Born May 11th 1958, the youngest child of Josè and Altagracia Kennedy, died peacefully on Sunday July 16th after a long illness. He leaves brothers Philip and Anthony, "one and only sister" Michele, nieces, nephews and other family to grieve his loss. A memorial service will be held August 21st at 11AM at Anderson-Bryant Funeral home in Stoneham, MA....

Jun 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. (Hiltz) Von Kanel "Lynn" of Stoneham, passed away on June 16, 2023, at age 68 after a hard-fought & courageous battle with cancer.

Lynn is survived by her fiancé, the love of her life and long-time companion David Rath of Stoneham, her daughter, Jennifer Pedersen, and her fiancé Brian Sancranti of Middleton, her grandchildren, Mark...

Jun 13, 2023

Claira M. Anderson, of Melrose passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was our cherished matriarch and will be sorely missed by all. Claira was the loving mother of Gail Girard of Franklin, NH, Linda Malonson of Saugus, MA. and David Anderson of Melrose, MA. She was the beloved grandmother to four grandchildren Lori...

Jun 9, 2023

We announce with heavy hearts the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Aida Roy, on June 9, 2023.

Born in Mexico City in 1940, she lived a remarkable life that spanned 82 years. She was known for her kindness, and strength, and left an indelible imprint on all who were fortunate to know her.

May 29, 2023

Eva M. Maillett, a woman filled with kindness and devotion to her family and friends passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023.

Eva was born in 1932 in Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia.  She was the daughter of the late Viola and Nelson Amirault and was predeceased by three brothers, Richard, Victor and William Amirault. She came...

May 27, 2023

Benjamin A. Caggiano, age 91, of Stoneham passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Winchester Nursing Center on May 27, 2023.  He was the husband of Mary Jo (Theriault) Caggiano.  They met at Plum Island and went on to share over 55 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of Anthony...

May 27, 2023

Margaret Mary (Hanright) Sweet, "Middy", age 94, a lifelong resident of Stoneham, passed away May 27, 2023.  She was the cherished wife of the late Arthur D. Sweet and the devoted mother of Mary Ellen Schultz & her husband John of Woburn, Michael A. Sweet & his wife Ann of Chester, NH and Paul T. Sweet & his wife...

May 25, 2023

Mary Frances Morris of Reading, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Lawrence G. Morris.  Born in Boston, MA; she was the daughter of Irish immigrant parents, the late Patrick J. and Nora (O'Sullivan) Clinton. Mary was raised as an only child; however she had a...

May 22, 2023

Jane Marie Korpinen Koyzis has died at age 91 in North Andover, Massachusetts. A deeply compassionate and self-giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be sorely missed by those she has left behind. She was born in Jackson, Michigan, the second daughter of Frances Marie Hyder and Eino Justus Korpinen, and had colonial American, German, and Finnish roots....