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Donna M. Miller

Donna M. Miller

Jul 27, 2026

Donna M. (Gillespie) Miller passed away at her home in Marietta, GA, on July 27, 2026, at the age of 61.

Born and raised in Malden, Donna grew up in the Linden area, where she acted as a second mother to the neighborhood kids. She graduated from Malden High School and worked as an office manager at Tufts Medical Center. Donna...

Gerard Montrose

Gerard Montrose

Jul 25, 2026

Gerard Montrose, a master cabinet maker defined by his unwavering discipline and artistry, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the age of 90.

 Born on May 9, 1936, Gerard spent nine decades building a legacy of integrity, hard work, and profound dedication to his family and craft. He proudly brought his precise woodworking skills to New York, where he...

Bryan Sanchez

Bryan Sanchez

Jul 19, 2026

Bryan Sanchez passed away on July 19, 2026. He was 39 years old.

Visitation will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday July 23rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm. A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery, 501 North Ave., Wakefield on Friday July 24th at 12:00pm.

Xiaopeng Wang

Xiaopeng Wang

Jul 18, 2026

Xiaopeng Wang passed away at her home on July 18, 2026. She was 54 years old.

Funeral service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Wednesday July 22nd from 9:00am-11:00am, followed by interment in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.

Rose A. Tomasello

Rose A. Tomasello

Jul 11, 2026

Rose Tomasello, age 69, of Rockland, MA, passed away after a brief illness.

Rose was born in Malden, MA, to Peter and Frances (Spitzbarth) Tomasello.

She was a graduate of Malden High School, where she excelled in field hockey, basketball, and softball, earning induction into the Golden Tornado Club Hall of Fame. After high school, Rose worked at Viking Seafoods in Malden,...

Lawrence F. Collins

Lawrence F. Collins

Jul 9, 2026

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Lawrence F. Collins III, of 38 Floral Ave, Malden, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and six children after his courageous battle with ALS.

Larry was born in Boston and was a lifelong Malden resident. He was educated through the Malden Public Schools graduating in 1980 from Malden High School where he played...

Donald L. DeMarco

Donald L. DeMarco

Jul 8, 2026

Donald L. DeMarco, 78 of Lynnfield, formerly of Malden, passed on July 8, 2026, at The Kaplan house following a lengthy illness.

Born, raised, and educated in Malden, MA, Donald continued his education at Suffolk University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. An avid baseball player, Donald played collegiately and was inducted into the Suffolk University Baseball Hall of Fame in...

Fernande Deus

Fernande Deus

Jul 7, 2026

Fernande Deus passed away peacefully at her home on July 7, 2026. She was 84 years old.

Visitation will be held at Grace Church of God, 257 Pearl Street, Malden on Saturday July 18th from 8:00am-9:00am, followed by the service starting at 9:00am.

Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Ann Marie Cahill

Ann Marie Cahill

Jul 1, 2026

Ann M. Cahill of Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026. She was 83 years old.

Ann was the loving sister of Therese MacDonald and her husband Daniel of Tucson, AZ, Daniel F. Cahill of NH and the late David Cahill. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302...

Gorica M. Sokolovic

Gorica M. Sokolovic

Jun 27, 2026

Gorica Sokolovic of Malden, MA, passed away Saturday, June 27 after a brief illness at Massachusetts General Hospital in the company of her loving children. She was 80 years old. Gorica was born in Serbia on March 2, 1946, and she was the oldest child of Mihaijlo and Ruzica Rancic. She was a bright student and had a successful career...

Marie B. Meritus

Marie B. Meritus

Jun 21, 2026

Marie B. Meritus, of Revere, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was 90 years old.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Marie's life will be held at Saint Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield on Monday July 6th at 10:30am. Visitation will be held in the church from 9:00am-10:30am prior to the Mass. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited...

Maureen F. Farnsworth

Maureen F. Farnsworth

Jun 12, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Maureen Farnsworth of Malden, Massachusetts on June 12, 2026, at the age of 64.

 Maureen was a devoted mother to Jill Marie Winn and her husband Anthony of Saugus MA, Kevin Farnsworth of Malden, MA and the late Caryn Farnsworth. Daughter of the late Carolyn Cucinotta. Cherished daughter to...

Eugene "Gene" Pinkham

Eugene "Gene" Pinkham

Jun 6, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Eugene “Gene” Pinkham of Malden, Massachusetts, on June 6, 2026, at the age of 68.

Gene was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Karen Jones (MacGregor); the cherished son of Stella (Dantes) Pinkham and the late John E. “Jack” Pinkham; a loving father to Evelyn Rose; and a...

Wilfrid Michel

Wilfrid Michel

Jun 2, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wilfred Michel at the age of 64.Wilfred was born on August 16, 1961, in Gonaïves, Haiti. He was a loving husband,father,brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves behind family and friends who cherished him and countless memories that...

Daniel F. Boisaubin

Daniel F. Boisaubin

Jun 1, 2026

Daniel F. Bousaubin of Everett, passed away peacefully at 67 years of age.

Funeral service will be held at the Second Church in Dorchester, 44 Moultrie Street, Dorchester, Ma on Thursday June 18th at 11:00am. Visitation will be held in the church from 9:30am-11:00am prior to the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Interment will be in Oak Lawn...

Beverly Ann McFarlane

Beverly Ann McFarlane

May 31, 2026

Beverly Ann McFarlane—beloved mother, grandmother, sister, missionary, and trailblazer—entered eternal rest on May 31, 2026, at the age of 78.

Beverly’s story began on September 24, 1947, in the Mt. Oliphant district of Manchester, Jamaica, W.I., where she was born to the late James and Cynthia Sinclair. After attending hairdressing school in Kingston, Jamaica, her adventurous spirit led her to the...

Louise M. Rosano

Louise M. Rosano

May 30, 2026

Louise Rosano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026 at Alliance Health Nursing Home at Rosewood in Peabody, MA. Born on February 20, 1936, in Malden, MA, Louise lived a life defined by devotion to her family, strong faith, hard work, and generosity. She was a proud and dedicated VFW...

David J. Courlang

David J. Courlang

May 28, 2026

David Courlang, born September 16, 1942, of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. David lived a joyful and generous life filled with love, laughter, friendship, and devotion to those closest to him. 

Born in Boston to Maurice and Ethel Courlang, David carried the spirit of the city with him throughout his life....

Lydia Lourene O'Brien

Lydia Lourene O'Brien

May 25, 2026

Lydia Lourene Burgess O’Brien of Malden passed away on May 25, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on August 20, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Gertrude “Gerty” Burgess of Malden.

Lourene graduated from Malden High School in 1965 and went on to work at Polaroid for 30 years before retiring. She loved spending time at...

Dennis M. Sullivan

Dennis M. Sullivan

May 23, 2026

Dennis M. Sullivan, Army veteran, and accomplished Quality Inspection Engineer, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Born on June 9, 1946, in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Dennis was a proud graduate of Salem State College, where he laid the foundation for a distinguished career. He began his professional journey with prestigious companies such as General Electric and Wang...

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