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Kathleen M. ''Kitty'' (Farren) Whelan

Kathleen M. ''Kitty'' (Farren) Whelan

Nov 12, 2025

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Kathleen M. "Kitty" (Farren) Whelan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Aberjona Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Winchester. She was 87 years of age. Kitty was born in Boston on September 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Daniel P. Farren and Rose (Devlin) Farren. She grew up...

John F. ''Jack'' Murray

John F. ''Jack'' Murray

Nov 11, 2025

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John F. "Jack" Murray, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 60 years of age. Jack was born in Somerville on December 28, 1964, a son of the late Carol A. (Cottier) Mahoney and Walter "Mickey" Mahoney. Jack grew up in Charlestown where...

Sharon E. Sullivan

Sharon E. Sullivan

Nov 5, 2025

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Sharon E. Sullivan, a resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 66 years of age and an Exceptional Child of the Lord. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick F. Sullivan, Sr. and Evelyn "Tootsie" (Ruiz) Sullivan. Cherished sister of Boston Police Officer Sean S. Sullivan and...

Vida M. (Flaherty) Shea

Vida M. (Flaherty) Shea

Nov 3, 2025

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Vida M. (Flaherty) Shea, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. Joseph's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dorchester. She was 88 years of age. Vida was born in Boston on November 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Peter Flaherty and Mary W. (Kennedy) Flaherty. She grew up in...

Maryhelen (Davis) Woods Rn

Maryhelen (Davis) Woods Rn

Nov 2, 2025

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Maryhelen Davis Woods, aged 83, of Abington, MA, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and community. Born on December 24, 1941, Maryhelen was raised in Charlestown, MA, and was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen Davis. She was a proud graduate of Whidden Memorial Hospital Nursing School and...

Edward T. ''Eddie'' Connolly

Edward T. ''Eddie'' Connolly

Oct 29, 2025

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Edward T. "Eddie" Connolly, a 35 year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in his home. He was 84 years of age. Eddie was born in Boston on May 20, 1941, a son of the late John Connolly and Mary (Merrick) Connolly. He grew up in Charlestown where...

Dennis P. Kelly

Dennis P. Kelly

Oct 23, 2025

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Dennis P. Kelly, a resident of Epping, New Hampshire and formerly of Melrose and Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 70 years of age. Dennis was born in Everett on August 29, 1955, a son of the late Philip P. Kelly and Rosia...

Diane M. Gallagher

Diane M. Gallagher

Oct 19, 2025

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Diane M. Gallagher, a longtime resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett. She was 75 years old. Diane was born in Everett on May 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Raymond J. Gallagher and Virginia M. (Brooks) Gallagher. She grew...

Kenneth ''Kenny'' Masiel

Kenneth ''Kenny'' Masiel

Oct 15, 2025

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Kenneth "Kenny" Masiel, a 20 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was 69 years of age. Kenny was born in Boston on February 12, 1956, a son of the late John M. Masiel and Laura A. (Puckarski) Masiel. He grew up in Charlestown where he...

Bernard J. ''Bernie'' Kelly Jr.

Bernard J. ''Bernie'' Kelly Jr.

Oct 6, 2025

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Bernard J. "Bernie" Kelly Jr., a resident of Burlington and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 6, 2025 in his home. He was 68 years of age. Bernie was born in Boston on November 4, 1956, a son of Rita (Keigney) Kelly and the late Bernard J. "Bernie" Kelly. Bernie is the childhood sweetheart...

Marylou (Centola) Currier

Marylou (Centola) Currier

Oct 5, 2025

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Marylou (Centola) Currier, a 30 year resident of Chelsea and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 76 years old. Marylou was born in Boston on September 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Pasquale Centola and Jane (Suthons) Centola. She grew up in Charlestown where...

Xzavier Richard Hickey

Xzavier Richard Hickey

Sep 27, 2025

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Xzavier Richard Hickey, born on July 23, 2025, and entered into eternal life with the angels suddenly on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Children's Hospital in Boston. He was only 2 months old. Xzavier is the cherished son of Paige Lucchesi and John M. Hickey. He is the loving brother of John Michael Hickey Jr., Julian Hickey and...

David P. White

David P. White

Sep 18, 2025

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March 26, 1945 - September 18, 2025 David P. White, long-time Nantucket local and infamous Opera House bartender, passed away from Alzheimer's related complications Thursday, September 18. 2025. He was 80. David was born in Greenwich, CT, the oldest child of Dorothy and Lawrence White. After attending an all boys Catholic school through 8th grade, David was ready...

John M. ''Jack'' Devlin Jr.

John M. ''Jack'' Devlin Jr.

Sep 11, 2025

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John M. "Jack" Devlin Jr., a resident of Telford, Pennsylvania and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. He was 66 years of age. Jack was born in Somerville on October 7, 1958, a son of the late John M. Devlin and Mary R. (McGeoghegan) Devlin....

Arthur E. Russell

Arthur E. Russell

Sep 7, 2025

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(CHANGE OF SERVICES ). Arthur E. Russell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Advocate Healthcare of East Boston. He was 70 years of age. Arthur was born in Boston on February 6, 1955, a son of the late Margaret "Pat" (Hitchman) Russell. He grew up in Charlestown where he...

Retired Boston Firefighter Joseph R. ''Joe'' Jackson

Retired Boston Firefighter Joseph R. ''Joe'' Jackson

Sep 7, 2025

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Retired Boston Firefighter Joseph R. "Joe" Jackson, a 10-year resident of Revere and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. He was 85 years of age. Joe was born in Boston on January 6, 1940, a son of the late Frank Jackson and Catherine (Collins) Jackson. He grew...

Miranda L. Rodriguez

Miranda L. Rodriguez

Sep 3, 2025

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Miranda L. Rodriguez, a resident of Peabody and formerly of Medford, entered into eternal life suddenly following complications of bacterial meningitis on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. She was 33 years of age. She is now reunited with her mother who predeceased her on May 13, 2025. Miranda was born in Boston on...

Charles S. ''Uncle Charlie'' Gochakowski

Charles S. ''Uncle Charlie'' Gochakowski

Sep 2, 2025

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Charles S. "Uncle Charlie" Gochakowski, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, peacefully with his niece and caregiver Ann Neary and her husband Francis by his side at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. He was 87 years of age. Uncle Charlie was born in Boston on June 3, 1938, a son of...

Ann M. (Hennessey) O'Brien

Ann M. (Hennessey) O'Brien

Aug 30, 2025

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Ann M. (Hennessey) O'Brien, a resident of Georgetown and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was 89 years of age. Ann was born in Boston on June 19, 1936, a daughter of the late William G. Hennessey and Anna M. (Monahan) Hennessey. She grew up in Dorchester where she attended...

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