Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen's obituary , Passed away on March 5, 2021 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen

November 15, 1931 - March 5, 2021 (89 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen's obituary , Passed away on March 5, 2021 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home

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Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen

November 15, 1931 - March 5, 2021 (89 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 5, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen of Melrose, Massachusetts. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Elizabeth Wirtanen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Madden and Margaret Madden (Brooks); her husband Walter Wirtanen; her son John "Jackie" Wirtanen; and her siblings, Thomas Madden, Daniel Madden, Richard Madden, Margaret Donohue, Eileen Bertoulin and Eleanor Rodgers.

She is survived by: her children, Thomas Gunn (Lucille), Margaret Deborah Stamegna (Joseph), Pamela Daye (Timothy), Nancy Ruggiero and Richard Wirtanen (Stephanie); her grandchildren, Joseph, Bonnie, Lauren, Daniel, Kristen, Stephanie, Matthew, Richard, Kaitlyn, John and Danielle; and her great grandchildren, Colin, Tyler, Bryana, Joey, Julian, Gianna and Samuel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jean's name to the Home Health Foundation, c/o Merrimack Valley Hospice, Attn: Community Engagement, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home



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