Margaret M. O'Connell
Nov 9, 2024
Obituary
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...
Paul E. Strout
Oct 18, 2024
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Paul E. Strout, a 48-year resident of Malden and formerly of Charlestown and Dorchester, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home in Malden surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. Paul was born in Boston on October 3, 1937, a son of the late Edward Strout and Eileen (Gosnell) Strout....
Edward L. Mahoney
Oct 14, 2024
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Edward L. Mahoney passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 14, 2024 in Boston, MA. He was 78 years old. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, a Boston sports enthusiast, who loved spending time with his family on Cape Cod. Born in Boston, he attended Belmont High School, followed by Wentworth Institute...
Pauline E. (Olenik) Mclaughlin
Oct 14, 2024
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Pauline E. (Olenik) McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Lincoln Hospice House in Lincoln. She was 97 years of age. Pauline was born in Boston on April 19, 1927, a daughter of the late William Olenik and Hazel (Webb) Olenik. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
Lieutenant Colonel John E. Tompros (Ret.) United States Air Force
Oct 11, 2024
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Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John Elias Tompros, 73, passed away on October 11, 2024. He was a caring husband, father, and grandfather, a strong community leader, and a servant of both God and humanity. He was humble, kind, and willing to lend a hand to any person in need. John was born July 26, 1951, in Washington, D.C., the...
Nancy J. ''Nan'' Soisson
Sep 30, 2024
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Nancy J. "Nan" Soisson, a resident of Charlestown for over 40 years and formerly of Schenectady, New York, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Massachusetts following a brave and valiant battle with ALS. She was 70 years of age. Nan was born in Schenectady, New York on December...
Mark A. Chiampa
Sep 21, 2024
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Mark A. Chiampa, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 68 years of age. Mark was born on June 21, 1956, a son of the late Patrick W. Chiampa and Virginia (Fidler) Chiampa. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated throughout...
Donna T. (Hickey) Greatorex
Sep 16, 2024
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Donna T. Greatorex (Hickey), of Dedham formerly of Charlestown, died suddenly September 16, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Born on September 16, 1947, in Cambridge, MA, Donna was the third of five children born to John J. Hickey and Agnes M. (Caffrey) Hickey. We all lost a kind, caring, and remarkable person, Donna Teresa (Hickey) Greatorex....
Martha E. (Britton) Dwyer
Sep 9, 2024
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Martha Elizabeth (Britton) Dwyer, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life at her home after a three year battle with cancer. She was 73 years of age. Martha was born in Boston on May 20, 1951, daughter of the late Herbert B. Stone and late Josephine L. (Collins) Stone. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
Retired Boston Police Detective John J. ''Jack'' Pierce
Sep 7, 2024
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Retired Boston Police Detective John J. "Jack" Pierce, a true Townie of Charlestown and Braintree, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Jack was born in Boston on January 18, 1942, a son of the late retired Boston Firefighter Martin E. "Marty" Pierce and Mary E. (Geswell)...
William E. ''Bill'' Howell
Sep 2, 2024
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William E. "Bill" Howell, Retired Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General. Of Wakefield, formerly of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 2, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 94. He is the husband of Joan Howell of Wakefield, formerly of Charlestown. He is the father of Nancy Howell of Wakefield and William E....
Janet M. Desmond
Aug 22, 2024
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Janet M. Desmond, a devoted mother, cherished sister, and loyal friend, passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on November 8, 1956, Janet spent her life in Boston, where she cultivated a deep love for the city's sports teams and the community she called home. Janet's days were filled with music, a constant...
Daniel T. ''Dan'' Mckillop
Aug 21, 2024
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Daniel T. "Dan" McKillop, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of Woburn, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 83 years of age. Dan was born in Woburn on May 26, 1941, a son of the late Daniel J. McKillop and Barbara L. (Jordan) McKillop....
