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James E. ''Jimmy'' Lane Jr.

James E. ''Jimmy'' Lane Jr.

Nov 3, 2022

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James E. "Jimmy" Lane Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Marian Manor Nursing Home in South Boston. He was 72 years of age. Jimmy was born in Boston on November 28, 1949, a son of the late James E. Lane and Ruth A. (Nolan) Lane. He grew...

Ruth V. ''Ruthie'' (Sullivan) Gorman

Ruth V. ''Ruthie'' (Sullivan) Gorman

Oct 28, 2022

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Ruth V. "Ruthie" (Sullivan) Gorman, Matriarch of the compound, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2022 at her home on the compound in Charlestown. She was 88 years of age. Ruthie was born in Boston on February 27, 1934, a daughter of the late Andrew Sullivan and Nora (Murphy) Sullivan. She grew up in Charlestown...

Devin T. Hill

Devin T. Hill

Oct 27, 2022

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Devin T. Hill, a resident of Methuen and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life following a tragic accident on Thursday October 27, 2022. He was 24 years of age. Devin was born Boston on September 20, 1998, a son of Kerry A. Ortiz and William Fournier. He grew up in Somerville where he was educated in the...

Gail E. (Marx) Sala

Gail E. (Marx) Sala

Oct 26, 2022

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Gail E. (Marx) Sala, resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years of age. Gail was born in Flushing, Queens New York on June 12, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Richard F. Marx and Evelyn...

Ann F. (Smyth) Johnson

Ann F. (Smyth) Johnson

Oct 22, 2022

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Ann F. (Smyth) Johnson, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at her home in Charlestown. She was 85 years of age. Ann was born in Boston on April 28, 1937, a daughter of the late William Smyth and Mary (Shanahan) Smyth. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...

Jesus S. ''J.J.'' Jimenez Morales

Jesus S. ''J.J.'' Jimenez Morales

Oct 20, 2022

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Jesus Jimenez Morales, known fondly by his friends as J.J., age 49, passed away peacefully at the home that he shared with his wife Catherine Davidson. J.J. was born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico, where he was known by friends and family as "Chuy"; and was the son of Noe Figueroa and Monica Morales, the grandson of Martha...

Michael J. Tryder

Michael J. Tryder

Oct 17, 2022

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael J. Tryder of Lincoln, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts who passed away on October 17, 2022 leaving to mourn family and friends. He passed away surrounded by loving family and friends at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul E. Tryder...

Theresa N. (Coleman) Mclaughlin

Theresa N. (Coleman) Mclaughlin

Oct 15, 2022

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Theresa N. (Coleman) McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 96 years of age. Theresa was born in Boston on April 12, 1926, a daughter of the late Patrick J. Coleman and Mary K. (McCarthy) Coleman....

Sheila Elizabeth (Noone) Butler

Sheila Elizabeth (Noone) Butler

Oct 15, 2022

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Sheila Elizabeth (Noone) Butler, a 28 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 54 years of age. Sheila was born in Boston on November 28, 1967, a daughter of the late Walter J. Noone and...

Richard A. ''Richie'' Mcpherson

Richard A. ''Richie'' Mcpherson

Oct 13, 2022

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Richard "Richie" Alphonse McPherson passed away suddenly on October 13, 2022 at the age of 45. Richie was born in Boston, MA on December 25, 1976, firstborn son of Richard J McPherson and the late Diane (Hughes) McPherson. Richie was the proud and adoring older brother to the late Francis "Frankie" McPherson. Richie was loved, cherished, and raised...

Susan E. (Michaels) D'Angelo

Susan E. (Michaels) D'Angelo

Oct 12, 2022

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Susan D'Angelo, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, due to complications from her battle with Huntington's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born June 27, 1958 in Salem, MA to Phillip and Beatrice Michaels. On September 1, 1984 she married her husband Bobby D'Angelo. They raised...

Jane C. (Snow) Taglilatela

Jane C. (Snow) Taglilatela

Oct 9, 2022

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Jane C. (Snow) Taglilatela, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at The Katzman Family Center For Living in Chelsea. She was 87 years of age. Jane was born in Boston on January 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Alfred G. Snow and Evelyn (Bouvier) Snow. She grew up in...

Maureen ''Minnie'' (Mcdonald) Woods

Maureen ''Minnie'' (Mcdonald) Woods

Oct 7, 2022

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Maureen "Minnie" (McDonald) Woods, age 60, loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on October 7, 2022. Minnie was born and raised in Charlestown, Massachusetts; a true Townie. She grew up surrounded by her large family and lots of friends. She was the baby of the bunch. She attended Warren Prescott elementary school and...

Madelyn J. ''Joanie'' (Shea) Golden

Madelyn J. ''Joanie'' (Shea) Golden

Oct 7, 2022

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Madelyn J. "Joanie" (Shea) Golden, a 17 year resident of Medford and formerly of Everett, Malden, and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 7, 2022 at CareOne in Lexington following a brief illness. She was 75 years of age. Joanie was born in Boston on September 19, 1947, a daughter of the late Thomas Shea and...

Rosa A. (Masaoy) Shackford

Rosa A. (Masaoy) Shackford

Oct 6, 2022

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Rosa A. (Masaoy) Shackford, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at her home in Charlestown. She was 95 years of age. Rosa was born in Boston on July 3, 1927, a daughter of the late Donato B. Masaoy and Norine (Kahle) Masaoy. She grew...

Donna M. Mento

Donna M. Mento

Oct 1, 2022

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Donna M. Mento, a 15 year resident of Lynn and formerly of Everett and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday October 1, 2022 at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem. She was 63 years of age. Donna was born in Boston on October 14, 1958, a daughter of the late Antonio Mento and Barbara Gallipeau. She...

John J. Beasley

John J. Beasley

Sep 30, 2022

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John J. Beasley, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. He was 85 years of age. John was born in Boston on December 1, 1936, a son of the late Jeremiah J. Beasley and Hannah V. (Sweeney) Beasley. He grew up in Charlestown and was...

Leigh Ann Ghiradelli

Leigh Ann Ghiradelli

Sep 23, 2022

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Leigh Ann Ghiradelli, a resident of Belmont and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. She was 48 years of age. Leigh was born in Boston on April 9, 1974, a daughter of the late Louis A. Ghiradelli and Shirley A. (Dolan) Ghiradelli. She grew up...

Elaine Flynn-Hennessy

Elaine Flynn-Hennessy

Sep 18, 2022

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Elaine Flynn-Hennessy, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 65 years of age. Elaine was born in Boston on July 19, 1957, a daughter of the late Paul Flynn and Mary (Nolan) Flynn. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the...

Virginia M. (Vallee) Carey

Virginia M. (Vallee) Carey

Sep 15, 2022

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Virginia M. (Vallee) Carey, formerly of Charlestown and Medford, entered into eternal life on Thursday September 15, 2022 at the Bethesda Hospital East, Boynton Beach, Florida. She was 88 years of age. Virginia was born in Boston on December 1, 1933, daughter of the late Fred and Catherine Vallee. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...

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