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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

Two Melrose obituaries were published this week: Etna, Richard J., 75, and Driscoll, Brian D., 56. Richard J. Etna died Monday, August 17, 2026, with arrangements handled by Robinson Funeral Home of Melrose. Brian D. Driscoll died Saturday, August 22, 2026, with arrangements handled by …

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MELROSE — This week's column carries notices for two Melrose-resident obituaries published this week, with names from Robinson Funeral Home and Gately Funeral Home, both of Melrose.

Richard J. Etna, 75, of Melrose, died Monday, August 17, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Robinson Funeral Home in Melrose. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/melrose/richard-etna-21993749.

Brian D. Driscoll, 56, of Melrose, died Saturday, August 22, 2026. Arrangements are under the care of Gately Funeral Home in Melrose. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/melrose/brian-driscoll-22010537.

Notices compiled from Robinson Funeral Home, Gately Funeral Home, Legacy.com, Echovita, Tribute Archive, and Melrose Patch.


Compiled from funeral home notices and published obituaries.

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