Laurie Melchionda Death | Passed Away | Obituary

59 years old Laurie Melchionda, was shot & killed outside her Braintree home Wednesday according to police. Her former neighbor 61 years old Robert Bonang is in custody and is expected to be arraigned this morning on murder & firearm charges.

Scene is now clear as the Braintree community mourns the loss of Laurie Melchionda. Friends have left flowers at her doorstep where she was shot & killed today. Her former neighbor is in custody for her murder.

Laurie Melchionda was well known in #Braintree. The 59-year-old was a school nurse for more than 20 years & a member of the Board of Health. Police say she was shot & killed outside her home yesterday. Today, her former neighbor is facing a murder charge. Details on

It is with great sadness that the Town shares the news of the passing of the Board of Health member Laurie Melchionda. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones during this difficult time.

I’d like to express my condolences to the family of Laurie Melchionda who tragically had her life taken away today. Laurie was active in many things in town and worked in our school system for many years as a nurse.

Friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Laurie Melchionda.

Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.

This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.

More details have not been released about this death. We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.