Obituaries 02-18-2015

Wayne ‘Winky Peppers’ Gray

Of Malden, formerly of Everett

Wayne ”Winky Peppers” Gray of Malden, formerly of Everett, died on February 11.

Wayne was a longtime member of the East Side Athletic Association of Malden.

He was the beloved son of the late Frank and Ruth (Maige); dear brother of Edward “Peppers” of Revere and Frank W of New Hampshire; former husband of Helen Albano and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. For guest book please visit www.Buonfiglio.com

Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home

Constance Brown

Music and singing were her passion

Constance M. (Malta) Brown, a lifelong resident of Everett, entered into rest on February 7 in the Golden Living Center-Elmhurst in Melrose. She was 93 years old.

Born in Everett, Constance was in banking working as a secretary in the trust department. Music and singing were her passions, having performed as a singer with the Cecelia Society and the First Baptist Church in Malden.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Cibelli) Malta; dear and devoted sister of A. William Malta of Weymouth, Charles Malta of Everett, George Malta of Malden and Marie Abbatinozzi of Everett. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett.  Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Constance’s memory to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 would be sincerely appreciated.

Erik McPherson, Sr.

Hard worker, great cook, loved music, driving a big rig, tattoos, the New England Patriots – and most of all – his kids

Erik T. McPherson, Sr. of Everett died suddenly on February 7. He was 41 years old.

Erik was born and raised in Malden, where he attended the Daniels Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High School and Malden High School, graduating in 1992. He played Pop Warner football for many years. Erik starting working at age 12 and held many jobs throughout his lifetime. He worked for Asahi America in Malden, then after receiving his CDL, he was a tractor trailer driver for Pepsi, then Brewer Petroleum. Erik was a hard worker and a great cook who loved music, driving a big rig, tattoos, the New England Patriots, and most of all spending time with his kids.

The former husband of Tara (Correale) McPherson, he was the loving son of Mary Ellen (McKinnon) McPherson of Salem, NH; beloved and devoted father of Shayna and Erik, Jr. of Everett; proud step-father of Cody and Jake Holmes of Plymouth. He was the dear brother of Jaime Hanifan and her husband, Craig of Saugus and Wayne McPherson and his wife, Kathy of Garland, TX; loving uncle of Casey and Cameron and cherished godfather of Joy Murphy. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his kitten, Shadow.

Funeral arrangements were by the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, Malden. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Erik’s memory may be made to the Erik T. McPherson Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o Everett Credit Union, 650 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149.

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