Maria M. (Silva) “Melanie” Longtime resident of Brookline, passed away on June 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Norman Nordquist. Devoted mother of Lawrence Christian Nordquist and his wife Laurenne of Norwood, Gregory Jose Nordquist and his wife Shannon of HI, and Alexandra Nordquist and her partner Michael LaManna of HI. Loving grandmother of DKN., Gabrielle Nordquist, Michaela Sickles, and Danielle Sickles. Sister of Lori Lake, Jane Tomeo, and Joseph Silva. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Melanie was born in the Azores Portugal, and moved to the U.S. when she was about six. She grew up in Somerville and graduated with a Business Degree from Burdette College. Melanie then married Lawrence “Larry” from Cape Cod and moved to Brookline where she has had her home for 53 years. Melanie worked for more than forty years in various roles with Architectural firms, first within Larry’s company, and then as an administrative assistant to the president of a large local firm. She worked her way to vice president at the firm and president of the property management division of the same company. She traveled extensively both with family and by herself to foreign destinations out of a sense of curiosity and love for adventure. She was an avid reader and often read multiple books at once. Melanie always loved to entertain, setting a nice table and being the life of the party. She used to dress with care in designer clothes, get her hair and nails done frequently and generally presented herself elegantly. Melanie was fiercely loving and generous when it came to family.

Visitation services provided by the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury. A private burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Brookline on Thursday, July 2nd at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Maria’s memory to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover St. Hanover, MA 02339, www.https://www.bafound.org/

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Francis Michael “Red” “Franny” O’Connor of West Roxbury, formerly of Brighton, passed away on June 25, 2026. Beloved son of the late John J. and Dorothy M. (Woelfel) O’Connor. Devoted brother of Mary Ann Shea and her husband John of West Roxbury, Paul O’Connor and his wife Lorraine of Norwood, Christine O’Connor Downs and her late husband Carroll Downs of NH, the late Charles, John, and Robert O’Connor, and Margaret O’Leary. Dear nephew of Patricia Johnson of NH, Ann Faherty Sceles of Norton, and Judith Donahoe of Randolph. Loving godfather of Jaime O’Connor of Dedham. Brother-in-law of Linda, Carol, and the late Deborah O’Connor. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Visiting in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, July 7th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Franny may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org