Donald Corcoran Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Donald Corcoran of Melrose, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on October 26, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donald Corcoran or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edmund Corcoran and Katherine Corcoran; his wife Shirley; and his grandson Christopher Dunne. He is survived by: his daughters, Cathy Dunne (Richard) of Melrose, Joan Starkey of Fredericktown, MO and Susan Simeola (Mark) of Melrose; his grandchildren, Kerri Fagan (Rob), Brian Dunne (Danielle), Michael Simeola (Kate), Scott Kaligian (Cindey), Stacey Lucchesi (Andreas) and Brooke Matthews (Caleb); and his sister Patricia (Jack) of Windham, NH.. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 11:45 AM at the Wyoming Cemetery (205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176).
