Esme V. "Terry" Waugh

Family and friends are warmly invited to gather for visiting hours on Thursday, December 4th, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Vertuccio, Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, MA. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in her honor on Friday, December 5th, at 11:00 AM at Incarnation Parish, 429 Upham St., Melrose, MA, followed by interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 185 Lake St., Peabody, MA.

Esme Virginia (Toomey) Waugh passed away peacefully in the loving presence and care of her children on Sunday, November 30th, 2025, at her home in Melrose. She was 84 years old.

Born on August 20, 1941, in Boston, Esme was affectionately known to her family and friends as "Terry." Cherished daughter of her late parents, Augustine "Gus" Toomey and Elizabeth (Healey) Toomey of Salem, MA, and dear sister to Linda (Toomey) Goodridge.

A proud alumna of Salem High School, she pursued her passion for helping others by earning her nursing degree from Salem Nursing School in 1960. Terry began her nursing career at the Chelsea Soldiers Home and later worked for the American Red Cross. During this time, she married the love of her life, and best friend, Richard "Dickie" Waugh, on May 28, 1966. The couple began their life together in Revere before settling in Melrose, where they were blessed with three children and a home filled with warmth, love, and laughter. Her family was the true center of her heart.

In addition to caring for her family and loved ones, Terry shared her skills and enthusiasm in a variety of roles. She was the office manager at the family's auto repair business, volunteered at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, and supported local election activities in her community. She found joy in antiquing, bargain hunting, gardening, arts and crafts, and all things glitter. Some of her happiest memories were made during family trips to Ogunquit, Maine, where she found serenity soaking in the sun and coastal scenery. Terry effortlessly made new friends and accumulated many lifelong friendships. The sparkle of her outfits was outshined only by her genuine warmth, outgoing personality, and smile.

Terry was predeceased by her devoted husband of 54 years, Richard "Dickie" Waugh, Sr., proprietor of Waugh's Garage in Revere. She was the forever loving mother of Deborah Waugh of Malden, Tracy Waugh of Melrose, and Richard Waugh Jr. and his wife Jeannette of Tewksbury. She was the proud and beloved grandmother of Kendra Waugh, Vanessa Waugh, and Jillian Waugh, of Tewksbury, MA. She is survived by her loving sister, Linda E. Goodridge of Flourtown, PA. Terry is also lovingly remembered by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460.