Nancy E. (Melaugh) Russell
Jul 14, 2022
Obituary
Nancy E. (Melaugh) Russell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at her home in Charlestown. She was 61 years of age. Nancy was born in Boston on September 24, 1960, a daughter of the late Herbert Melaugh and Ellen "Ellie" (Scadding) Melaugh. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
Jeanette (Auch) Guzman, Rn
Jul 14, 2022
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Jeanette (Auch) Guzman, formally of Charlestown, passed away at her home in Sarasota Florida on July 14, 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jeanette was educated in Boston and earned an Associates Degree in Nursing at BHCC. She continued her education at Mass College of Pharmacy where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)....
John A. ''Jack'' Whelan
Jul 12, 2022
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John A. "Jack" Whelan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown where his heart and soul lied and still does, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 95 years of age. Jack was born in Boston on May 25, 1927, a son of the late Emmitt J. Whelan and Laura...
Helen M. (Kirk) Barker
Jul 6, 2022
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Helen passed away on Wednesday, July 6th in the peacefull surroundings of her home in Everett, with her loving family by her side. She was 93 ½ years young. Helen was diagnosed with kidney cancer 14 years ago, opted to do nothing about it and up until last year was pushing a shopping carriage around Market Basket or...
Anthony J. ''Tony'' Langone Jr.
Jul 5, 2022
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Anthony J. "Tony" Langone Jr., passed on July 5th 2022 in his sleep. He was 82 years of age. Anthony was the son of the late retired Boston Fire Department Lieutenant Anthony J. Langone Sr. and June (Marszalek) Langone and brother to the late Michael and retired Boston Firefighter Stephen Langone. Also brother to Constance and Deborah Langone....
Donna M. (Blake) Lyons
Jul 3, 2022
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Donna M. (Blake) Lyons, a 33 year resident of Quincy and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at The Atrium at Faxon Woods in Quincy. She was 72 years of age. Donna was born in Boston on September 29, 1949, a daughter of the late John C. Blake and Helen (Sanseverino) Blake....
Mary ''Marie'' (Maguire) Leahy
Jul 2, 2022
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Mary "Marie" (Maguire) Leahy peacefully entered into eternal life July 2, 2022, at the age of 94. Marie was the devoted and beloved wife of the late Edward F. (Eddie) Leahy for 63 years and the cherished mother of the late Sally Leahy, and sons Edward Jr. (Eileen), Robert (Lourdes), Paul (Rose), Mark (Alicia), Peter (Kristine), Timothy (Maria),...
William J. ''Billy'' Francis Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
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William J. "Billy" Francis Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2022 in his home in Charlestown. He was 61 years of age. Billy was born in Boston on June 15, 1961, a son of the late William J. Francis and Ann C. (Campbell) Francis. He grew up in Charlestown...
Christine E. Mcgowan
Jun 30, 2022
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Christine E. McGowan, a longtime resident of Dracut, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Lowell General Hospital. She was 73 years of age. Christine was born in Millinocket, ME on August 30, 1948, a daughter of the late Harry S. McGowan Jr. and Catherine E. (Bishop) McGowan. She is survived by her sisters...
Retired Boston Firefighter Francis J. "Frannie" Doherty
Jun 29, 2022
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Retired Boston Firefighter Francis J. "Frannie" Doherty, a resident of Brooksby Village, Peabody and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem. He was 85 years of age. Frannie was born in Boston on September 27, 1936, a son of the late Daniel Doherty and Mary...
Vincent P. "Vinny" Donovan
Jun 27, 2022
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Vincent P. "Vinny" Donovan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his sister's home in Revere. He was 81 years of age. Vinny was born in Somerville on May 22, 1941, a son of the late John J. Donovan and Helen E. (Allard) Donovan. He grew up in Charlestown where...
Janet E. (Austin) Mccarthy
Jun 26, 2022
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Janet E. (Austin) McCarthy, a proud lifelong Charlestown Townie, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at her daughter's home in Stoneham. She was 77 years of age. Janet was born in Boston on March 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Albert Austin and Margaret (Lent) Austin. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
Robert H. "Robby" Brady
Jun 25, 2022
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Robert H. "Robby" Brady, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was 44 years of age. Robby was born in Boston on February 28, 1978, a son of Sharon M. (Latta) Brady and the late Robert H. Brady. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended St. Francis De...
Denise M. Griffin
Jun 23, 2022
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Denise Griffin, 58, a proud Charlestown Townie. After a valiant battle with cancer, she passed away on June 23, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Denise was born on May 31, 1964. Growing up Denise loved all sports, be it playing, coaching and later in life, watching. Forever a loyal New England sports fan! Denise worked...
Margaret E. "Margie" (Mclennon) Callahan
Jun 21, 2022
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Margaret E. "Margie" (McLennon) Callahan, a 36 year resident of Malden and former resident of Somerville for over 20 years and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 81 years of age. Margie was born in Boston on January 13, 1941, a...
James J. ''Jim'' Roche
Jun 20, 2022
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James Joseph Roche, 79, a longtime resident of Parris Landing in the Charlestown Navy Yard, passed away at his residence on June 20, 2022. Born in Boston, Jim was the beloved father of Debora Pereira Luz Gonçalves of Canaa dos Carajás in Pará, Brazil and the only son of the late James Edward Roche and Elizabeth G Roche...
Michael "Irish Prince" Burke
Jun 15, 2022
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Michael "Irish Prince" Burke, a lifelong Charlestown Townie, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 68 years of age. Mike was born in Boston on December 24, 1953, a son of the late William G. Burke and Dorothy M. (Moore) Burke. He grew up...
Frances A. "Peaches" (Mcgonagle) Hall
Jun 15, 2022
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Frances A. "Peaches" Hall, a 63 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was 81 years of age. Frances was born in Boston on October 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Patrick McGonagle and Helen (Canny) McGonagle. She grew...
James R. "Jim" Smith Jr.
Jun 15, 2022
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James R. "Jim" Smith Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 91 years of age. Jim was born in Boston on July 19, 1930, a son of the late James R. Smith and Marie (Elwood) Smith. He grew up in...
Eugene T. "Geno" Brosnahan
Jun 14, 2022
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Eugene T. "Geno" Brosnahan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home in Charlestown. He was 88 years of age. Geno was born in Boston on January 15, 1934, a son of the late Eugene Brosnahan and Alice (Christie) Brosnahan. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated...
