David J. Maher's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

David J. Maher

April 17, 1938 - June 8, 2025 (87 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

David J. Maher's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Gately Funeral Home

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David J. Maher

April 17, 1938 - June 8, 2025 (87 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

David J. Maher Obituary

The memory of David J. Maher of Melrose, Massachusetts, who passed away on June 8, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David J. Maher to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though David may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's Church (4 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176). The military honors will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Wyoming Cemetery (205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176).

In lieu of flowers, you can donate to the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd, Norton, MA 02766 for youth golf or to the Melrose Youth Hockey Association, PO Box 760945, Melrose, MA 02176.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home



Tue

June 17

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Wed

June 18

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

St. Mary's Church
4 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176

Wed

June 18

Military honors

11:30 AM

Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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