Mary Lou Cohane's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Mary Lou Cohane

June 20, 1937 - October 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Mary Lou Cohane's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home

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Mary Lou Cohane

June 20, 1937 - October 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Mary Lou Cohane Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 8, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Mary Lou Cohane of Melrose, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Lou Cohane or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid adieu to Mary Lou's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Mary Lou has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Cohane and Sarah Cohane (Wilkinson); and her brother William Cohane. She is survived by: her daughter Nicole Creteau; and her sister-in-law Kathleen Cohane.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A burial will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 11:15 AM at the Greenlawn Cemetery (57 Orne St, Salem, MA 01970).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home



Mon

Oct 20

Funeral service

10:00 AM

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

Mon

Oct 20

Burial

11:15 AM

Greenlawn Cemetery
57 Orne St, Salem, MA 01970

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