June M. (Mellyn) Costello, 78, died at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington on Wednesday, December 6. She was the wife of William J. Costello, Jr. of 57 years. Born and educated in Boston she was a graduate of Boston Latin High School. Mrs. Costello was a resident of Stoughton for over 50 years. She was a Medical Secretary at several Doctor's offices in the area for over 25 years before retiring 2 years ago. In her free time Mrs. Costello enjoyed many years of travel with her husband Bill and family and she loved to go to Foxwoods when she felt lucky.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Costello is survived by her children, June Beckley of Gloucester, William Costello of Canton, Dawn Costello of Brockton, Robert Costello of Carver, Mary Coelho of E. Bridgewater, Margaret Rowe of ME and Frances Derry of Sharon. She was the grandmother of 14 grandchildren and the sister of Patricia Burke of Quincy and Donald Mellyn of VA. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Cunningham and her brother, Francis Mellyn.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Saturday, December 9 at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Friday 4-8 PM. Burial will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations in June's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.