Howard Charles Porter Jr.

May 20, 2024

Howard Charles Porter Jr., beloved son of the late Howard Charles Porter Sr. and Claire Porter of Melrose, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 20th, 2024. He was the cherished eldest sibling of William Porter of Melrose, Massachusetts; Elizabeth D'Arcangelo of Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts; and Bradford Porter of Revere, Massachusetts.

Howard's life was marked by his...

Ronald Joseph "Ronnie" Toussaint

May 17, 2024

Ronald Joseph Toussaint of Reading passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 17, 2024.  He was 78 years of age.

Born Wednesday, November 28, 1945, in Lynn, he is predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Jean Toussaint of Stoneham.  Ronnie was a warm hearted, witty, loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Ronnie is survived by and will...

Laura E. (Gallagher) Brewin

May 14, 2024

Laura E. (Gallagher) Brewin, of Stoneham, formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was 83 years old. Laura was pre-deceased by her husband of 63 years, James V. Brewin, Sr. She is survived by her sons Richard J. Brewin and his wife Jennifer, and James V. Brewin, Jr. and his wife Ann, and her grandchildren, William...

Frank Walsh

May 13, 2024

Frank Walsh (69), of Stoneham, MA passed away Monday, May 13th.  Frank will be remembered by all who knew him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and a loyal friend.

Born in Cambridge, MA on March 6, 1955, Frank is the son of the late John H. Walsh and Evelyn V. Walsh. He is predeceased by his brothers,...

Frank M. Castaldo

May 12, 2024

Frank M. Castaldo, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 12th, 2024 with his family by his side. ​Frank was a kind and loving man who embraced life and was loved by all. His pleasures were simple, his work ethic tremendous, his devotion to his faith and his family will live on for eternity. He will truly be missed. Frank is...

Robert A. Rickard

May 10, 2024

Robert A. Rickard of Stoneham passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Friday, May 10, 2024. He is 77 years of age.Born on Wednesday, January 15, 1947 in Boston, Robert is the loving son of the late Robert Rickard and Josephine (Pizzano) Rickard. Robert is a warm, loyal, kind & gentle son, husband,...

Jean E. (Heath) Humphrey

Apr 29, 2024

Jean E. (Heath) Humphrey, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Monday April 29, 2024. She was 87 years of age. Jean was an accomplished teacher in Arlington and Reading for many years. She loved her music and occasionally playing the piano. She was an avid bird watcher and a big sports fan especially of her beloved Red Sox. She enoyed arts...

Robert H. Svendsen, Sr.

Apr 29, 2024

Robert H. Svendsen, Sr., of Stoneham, MA affectionately known as "Benny" to his loved ones, passed away at his home on April 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 23, 1945, in East Boston, MA then moved to Beachmont where he attended the Revere Public Schools, later moving to Stoneham where he and his wife...

Claire L. (Roy) Carroll

Apr 28, 2024

Claire L. (Roy) Carroll of Methuen, formerly of Stoneham passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, April 28, 2024.  She is 92 years of age.

Born on Wednesday, October 21, 1931 in Boston, Claire is the loving daughter of the late Leon Roy and Veronica (Ford) Roy.   Claire is a warm, loyal, kind and gentle daughter,...

Edward J. Pignone Sr

Apr 28, 2024

Edward J. Pignone Sr., of Stoneham, passed away on Sunday April 28th, 2024. He was 85 years of age.Edward was a hairstylist and owned and operated Michel Coiffeurs in Stoneham for almost 60 years. He was an active member of the Stoneham community and was the first President of Stoneham Youth Basketball.  He loved vacationing in Aruba, gardening, spending time...