Hugh W. Small

Hugh W. Small, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away on Friday, April 25th,  at the age of 96, at the Massachusetts Veterans Home in Chelsea.  Hugh was born in Malden in 1929. The son of E. George and Mary Small.  The family moved to Scotland when Hugh was an infant, and he was raised and educated there.  It was there he met his sweetheart, Helen E. McNamee, and the two were married in 1949.  In 1954, they returned to Malden to raise their family. The two were married for 66 years until Helens passing in 2015.

Hugh served in the US Army, and was honorably discharged in 1954.   He then went to work for the City of Malden as a carpenter, primarily working for the Malden Housing Authority.  He retired in 1992 after over 30 years.

Hugh was a life member of the VFW Post 639 of Malden. He enjoyed photography and videography.  He was also an avid history buff and enjoyed reading books about past wars.

He is survived by his children, Hugh Small and partner, Pamela O’Leary of Revere,  Alan G. Small and wife LeeAnn of Malden, Ronald J. Small and partner Jeanine Ward of Melrose, and Anne-Marie Savage and husband Rick of Malden, and his daughter in law Isabel Small of Waltham.  He is also survived by 10 loving grandchildren and 14 devoted great grandchildren.   

Hugh was preceded in death by his wife Helen, and his son, James J. Small

Funeral services will be held from the Weir – MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Thursday, May 1st, at 8 AM.  followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Josephs Church, Malden at 10 AM.  Interment to follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Hugh's memory may be made to the Veterans Home at Chelsea, 91 Crest Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150.

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