Arthur E. Hitchman Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Arthur E. Hitchman (Melrose, Massachusetts), who passed away at the age of 85, on December 2, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arthur E. Hitchman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Hitchman (Mae) and Arthur Hitchman; his sisters, Pat Russell, Mary Bird and Carol Dwyer; and his sisters-in-law, Carol McClellan and Eileen McClellan.
He is survived by: his spouse Claire McClellan; his brothers-in-law, Michael Dwyer and William McClellan; and his friends, Pat and Paul Reynolds. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 6th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Saint Francis de Sales Parish (303 Bunker Hill St, Boston, MA 02129). A burial was held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Wyoming Cemetery (205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Archie's memory to the Boston Firefighters Cancer Foundation 55 Hallett St. Dorchester, MA 02122.
