Obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

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Peter J. Smith, a lifelong resident of Lynn, entered into eternal life suddenly at his home on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was 47 years of age. Peter was born in Boston on April 20, 1976, a son of Linda A. (Nadeau) Smith and Robert A. Smith. He grew up in Lynn where he was educated in the...

Oct 21, 2023

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Joan Madison Velsmid passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA on October 21, 2023. She leaves behind her beloved husband Michael, children, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and her cherished dogs; Pixie and Pepper. She greatly loved her family with all her heart. Joan was a light of joy, love and generosity to all...

Oct 19, 2023

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Eleanor M. (McGonagle) Downey, a 22-year resident of Saugus and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her home in Saugus. She was 88 years of age. Eleanor was born in Boston on March 25, 1935, a daughter of the late James McGonagle and Helen (O'Connell) McGonagle. She grew up in Charlestown...

Oct 9, 2023

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Evelyn Mary Scoville, age 60, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, Monday October 9th, 2023 in Charlestown, MA. She was born January 17, 1963 in Detroit, MI to Laurence M. Scoville, Jr and Lynn Bayne Johnston and grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI. She was a graduate of University Liggett School and Hamilton College. On June 28, 2005 Evie...

Oct 7, 2023

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Mary A. (McBride) Wilkins, a resident of Charlestown and formerly of York, Maine, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at home. She was 89 years of age. Mary was born in Boston on May 17, 1934. She was the daughter of John and Julia (Fitzsimmons) McBride. She grew up with her 5 siblings in...

Oct 6, 2023

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Mary E. Smith, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 60 years of age. Mary was born in Boston on January 20, 1963, a daughter of the late Robert E. Smith and Florence (Barker) Smith. She grew up in Charlestown and...

Sep 28, 2023

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Laurie Ann Kirk, formerly Laurie A. Collins, a resident of Lowell and formerly of Charlestown, Winchester, Lynnfield and Peabody, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was 53 years of age. Laurie was born in Boston on April 25, 1970, a daughter of the late William N. Kirk and Patricia A. (McLaughlin) Kirk. Laurie...

Sep 25, 2023

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Richard W. "Dixie" Devine, a resident of Charlestown and formerly of Tewksbury and Melrose, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 68 years of age. Dixie was born in Saugus on February 15, 1955, a son of the late James Devine and Betty (Stickney) Devine. He grew...

Sep 15, 2023

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Helen (Reynolds) Wolst, United States Air Force (Retired), a resident of Melbourne, Florida and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care in Melbourne, Florida. She was 93 years of age. Helen was born in Boston on May 21, 1930, a daughter of the late John Reynolds and...

Sep 9, 2023

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Dennis E. Kane, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and a proud Townie, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in South Boston. He was 76 years of age. Dennis was born in Boston on May 18, 1947, a son of the late Martin F. Kane and Helen M. (Keefe) Kane. He grew up in Charlestown where...

Sep 9, 2023

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Barbara M. (Marino) Owens, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 81 years of age. Barbara was born in Boston on July 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Edward J. Marino and Rose (Iammarino) Marino. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...

Aug 30, 2023

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Mary A. "Mae" (Hanlon) Prince, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in her home in Charlestown. She was 89 years of age. Mae was born in Boston on November 6, 1933, a daughter of the late John J. Hanlon and Agnes E. (O'Brien) Hanlon. She grew up in Charlestown where...

Aug 29, 2023

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Patricia A. "Patty" Gallagher, a 35-year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 71 years of age. Patty was born in Boston on March 17, 1952, a daughter of the late Raymond J. Gallagher and Virginia M. (Brooks) Gallagher. She grew...

Aug 29, 2023

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Timothy M. Ryan, a resident of Acton and formerly of Winthrop, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was 41 years of age. Timothy was born in Plattsburgh, NY on February 1, 1982, a son of Patricia (Carney) Ryan and the late F. Peter Ryan. He grew up in Winthrop where he was educated in the...

Aug 26, 2023

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Robert H. "Bob" Kane Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Care One Nursing Home in Peabody. He was 80 years of age. Bob was born in Boston on May 30, 1943, a son of the late Robert H. Kane and Margaret (Canty) Kane. He grew up in...

Aug 25, 2023

ObituaryKathleen M. "Kay" (Connolly) Sheehan, a 9 year resident of Wakefield and formerly of Winthrop and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was 94 years of age.Kay was born in Melrose on May 16, 1929, a daughter of the late Stephen Connolly and Bridget (O'Keefe) Connolly. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St....

Jul 29, 2023

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Ann Marie Tierney, a resident of Boston and formerly of Lawrence, entered into eternal life after a lengthy illness at Bridges by Epoch, Andover on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was 91 years of age. Ann was born on June 21, 1932 in New York City, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Bridget (McCarthy) Tierney and the...

Jul 24, 2023

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Kevin T. O'Hearn, a longtime resident of Vinalhaven, ME and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was 71 years of age. Kevin was born in Boston on May 31, 1952, a son of the late Peter J. O'Hearn and Flora (O'Brien) O'Hearn. He grew up in Charlestown and was educated in...

Jul 24, 2023

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Colleen Marie Devlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly at her home on Monday, July 24, 2023. She was 56 years of age. Colleen was born in Malden on April 15, 1967, a daughter of Kathleen M. "Kathy" (O'Connell) Devlin and the late Edward A. Devlin. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...

Jul 22, 2023

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Christine J. (McNelley) Cowan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 87 years of age. Christine was born in Boston on December 3, 1935, a daughter of the late Edward McNelley and Beatrice (Adams) McNelley. She grew up...