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M. SCALLEY Obituary

SCALLEY, M. Jessica (Brennan) Of Wakefield, formerly of New Castle, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on May 19, 2025. Known by family and friends as Jess, she was 78. Beloved wife of William Scalley, her husband of 46 years. Dearest sister of Ruthanne (David) Schoetz of Harwich, MA and John (Janet) Brennan of Melrose, MA. Devoted aunt of Elizabeth (Greg) Schoetz Mays of Amissville, VA and David (Adrienne), Alexander, Adelaide and Piper Schoetz of Wilton, CT. Loving niece of Lawrence (Judy) Chisholm of Danvers, MA and Judy (late Bill) Chisholm of Duxbury, MA. Lifelong best friend of Susan Green of Williamsburg, VA. She is also survived by a wonderful and wide circle of cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Ruth (Chisholm) and John Brennan, as well as many cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to gather in Jess' memory at Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, MELROSE, on Tuesday, May 27, from 4-7 PM and on Wednesday, May 28, at 9 AM, before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main Street, Wakefield, for her Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Gifts in her memory to Mission of Deeds, 6 Chapin Ave., Reading, MA 01867 or www.missionofdeeds.org More info: www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration by Robinson Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from May 21 to May 25, 2025.

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Marian È Ross

July 14, 2025

Dear Ruthann´s..just learned of Jess passing..so saddened by this news..will always remember the happy times at Melrose home..and all the trips I shared with Jess!! With deepest sympathy for Bill ... you and Johnny ..and Family
God Bless Marian Ross

Jeanne Marie Chisholm

May 21, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Jess will be well remembered. May she rest in peace. Jeanne Marie

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27

Memorial Gathering

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robinson Funeral Home

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA

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28

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9:00 a.m.

Robinson Funeral Home

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA

May

28

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1155 Main Street, Wakefield, MA

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