Margaret C. ''Peggy'' (Owens) Dabilis
Dec 9, 2024
Obituary
Margaret "Peggy" Dabilis, 77, who lived an enviable life close to family and friends, devoted to her daughter Catherine and grandchildren Aoife and Robert, passed away on Dec. 9 at Mass. General Hospital after a long illness. She was born Margaret Owens on Aug. 10, 1947 into a family well known in Charlestown, where she attended schools and...
Retired Scituate Firefighter Albert P. ''Alby'' Shea
Dec 8, 2024
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Retired Scituate Firefighter Albert P. "Alby" Shea, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his sister's home in Charlestown. He was 81 years of age. Alby was born in Boston on March 2, 1943, a son of the late Albert P. Shea and Anna C. (Budreau) Shea. He grew up...
Ruthann (O'Neil) Humphrey
Nov 30, 2024
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Ruthann (O'Neil) Humphrey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Care One of Wilmington Nursing Home in Wilmington. She was 92 years of age. Ruthann was born in Boston on June 23, 1932, a daughter of the late Michael J. O'Neil and Mary (Morrissey) O'Neil. She grew up in Charlestown...
John Michael ''Mike'' Laterz
Nov 30, 2024
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John Michael LaTerz, age 77, of North Reading MA & Cape Coral FL, passed away on November 30, 2024. Mike was born on 9/18/1947 to William and Margaret "Moc" LaTerz in Boston, MA. Mike studied Business at Bentley College where he obtained his Baccalaureate Degree. Mike had a prestigious career as Vice President at Hood Milk in Charlestown...
Suzanne M. ''Sue'' (Chiampa) Mckeon
Nov 27, 2024
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Suzanne M. "Sue" (Chiampa) McKeon, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was 78 years of age. Sue was born in Boston on February 5, 1946, a daughter of the late Patrick Chiampa and Virginia (Fidler) Chiampa. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the...
Arthur F. Hanlon Jr.
Nov 20, 2024
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Arthur Francis Hanlon Jr., of Quincy MA, formerly of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was 79 years old. Arthur was born in Philadelphia on February 10, 1945, the son of the late Arthur F. and Doris (Tarr) Hanlon. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated...
David G. ''Uncle David'' Powers
Nov 19, 2024
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David G. "Uncle David" Powers, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 87 years of age. David was born in Boston on February 14, 1937, a son of the late Francis E. Powers and Mary (Ahern) Powers. He grew up in Charlestown...
Robert F. ''Bob'' Mckinley
Nov 17, 2024
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Robert F. "Bob" McKinley, a resident of Northbridge and formerly of North Attleboro, California and Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Milford Hospital in Milford, Massachusetts. He was 58 years of age. Bob was born in Boston on June 3, 1966, a son of the late Robert A. McKinley and Agnes T....
Wayne C. Smith
Nov 12, 2024
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December 21, 1968 - November 12, 2024 Wayne C. Smith, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2024, at the age of 55. Born and raised in a community he held close to his heart, Wayne will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and the spirit that defined him. He was preceded in...
Audrey R. (Johnson) Webb
Nov 11, 2024
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Audrey Ruth (Johnson) Webb – devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She entered her eternal rest on November 11, 2024, at age 92. Audrey died peacefully surrounded by her family. Audrey was born on November 7, 1932, in Arlington, Massachusetts. She graduated from Woburn High School. She studied physical therapy and enjoyed working at the Choate...
Rosemarie ''Rosey'' (Boyle) Ryan
Nov 11, 2024
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Rosemarie "Rosey" (Boyle) Ryan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 82 years of age. Rosey was born in Boston on April 11, 1942, a daughter of the late Mary A. (Mullaly) and retired Boston Firefighter James "Buttsy" McGrath. She grew up...
Barbara L. (Short) Owen
Nov 9, 2024
ObituaryBarbara Lynette (Short) Owen – devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and musician – entered her eternal rest on November 9, 2024, at age 78 at her home in Charlestown. She was surrounded by her family: husband Dennis, daughter Kimberly, and son Matthew.Barbara was born on September 22, 1946, in Oakland, CA to Madison Short and Yvonne Manning. The family, which...
Margaret M. O'Connell
Nov 9, 2024
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Margaret M. O'Connell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. She was 86 years of age. Margaret was born in Somerville on December 23, 1937, a daughter of the late William O'Connell and Agnes L. (Carney) O'Connell. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Louise T. Catino
Nov 9, 2024
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Louise T. Catino, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, at 79 years old, entered into eternal life after a long illness on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Catino. Devoted mother of Carl D. Jaena and his wife Allyson of Wakefield, Hope Dyer and her husband, Ray of North Reading,...
Alton R. ''Al'' Hanscom
Nov 6, 2024
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Alton R. "Al" Hanscom, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital following complications from a double lung transplant. He was 61 years of age. Al was born in Boston on July 15, 1963, a son of the late Alton E. Hanscom and Edna C. (Auch) Hanscom. He...
Michael A. Brennan
Nov 1, 2024
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Michael A. Brennan, a resident of Woburn and formerly of Everett and Winthrop, passed away suddenly of Friday, November 1, 2024. He was 30 years of age. Michael was born in Boston on February 16, 1994, a son of John Brennan and Tia (Grillo) Brennan. He grew up in Winthrop where he was educated throughout the Winthrop Public...
Ryan T. Libby
Oct 28, 2024
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Ryan T. Libby, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday October 28, 2024. He was 35 years of age. Ryan was born in Boston on August 19, 1989, a son of the late Charles Libby and Karen (Byrnes) Libby. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School System....
William J. ''Billy'' Fitzpatrick
Oct 23, 2024
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On October 23, 2024, William Joseph "Billy" Fitzpatrick, Jr., (age 63) of Charlestown, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Bill was born to the late William J. and Margaret (Connolly) Fitzpatrick. He grew up in Charlestown and attended St. Catherine's Grammar School and Pope John High School. After graduation...
Sandra M. (Heelen) Jarasitis
Oct 22, 2024
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Sandra M. (Heelen) Jarasitis, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 83 years of age. Sandra was born in Boston on November 29, 1940, a daughter of the late John Heelen and Mary (Connolly) Heelen. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
Joan T. Lightizer
Oct 19, 2024
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Joan T. Lightizer, a beloved aunt and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, she was living in San Diego, California and previously resided in Rindge, New Hampshire. Beloved daughter of the late William Lightizer and Mildred (Driscoll) Lightizer. She is the devoted sister of...
