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Donna M. Prendable

Donna M. Prendable

Dec 16, 2025

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Donna M. Prendable, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Charlestown. She was 66 years of age. Donna was born in Somerville on November 18, 1959, a daughter of the late Arthur F. "Archie" Prendable and Agnes K. (McKenna) Prendable. She grew up in Charlestown where...

Rita (Doherty) Coughlan

Rita (Doherty) Coughlan

Dec 14, 2025

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Rita (Doherty) Coughlan, a resident of Lynnfield and a former lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 97 years of age. Rita was born at her family home in Charlestown on March 11, 1928, a daughter of Donegal, Ireland immigrants, Bernard Doherty and Rose...

Irene L. White

Irene L. White

Dec 13, 2025

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Irene L. White, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She was 55 years of age. Irene was born in Melrose on June 29, 1970, a daughter of Constance E. (Holland) Calvert and the late James White. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public...

Robert J. ''Mooney'' ''Bobby'' Cella

Robert J. ''Mooney'' ''Bobby'' Cella

Dec 7, 2025

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Robert J. "Mooney" "Bobby" Cella, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 84 years of age. Bobby was born in Boston on October 15, 1941, a son of the late Paul A. Cella and Margaret G. (Mulhern) Cella. He grew up in Charlestown...

Craig M. Gaudette

Craig M. Gaudette

Dec 4, 2025

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Craig M. Gaudette, a lifelong resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was 40 years of age. Craig was born in Malden on June 23, 1985, a son of Michele Gaudette. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated throughout the Boston Public School system. Craig worked for several years...

Catherine P. ''Kathleen'' Dennehy

Catherine P. ''Kathleen'' Dennehy

Dec 3, 2025

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Catherine P. "Kathleen" Dennehy of Charlestown and Falmouth MA entered into eternal life in Falmouth on December 3, 2025 at the age of 90. Born in Boston on March 18, 1935, Kathleen was the beloved daughter of Thomas J. Dennehy and Katherine F. (McCarthy) Dennehy, both of Bantry (Cork) Ireland. Kathleen grew up in Charlestown, attended St. Francis...

Retired Boston Police Officer Thomas J. ''Tommy'' Hennessey

Retired Boston Police Officer Thomas J. ''Tommy'' Hennessey

Dec 1, 2025

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Retired Boston Police Officer Thomas J. "Tommy" Hennessey, a resident of Stoneham and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on December 1, 2025 at the Winchester Hospital. He was 75 years of age. Tommy was born in Cambridge on February 8, 1950, a son of the late Joseph Hennessey and Frances (Cunha) Hennessey. He grew up...

Richard J. ''Richie'' Vraibel

Richard J. ''Richie'' Vraibel

Nov 29, 2025

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Richard J. "Richie" Vraibel of Charlestown, entered into eternal life while vacationing in Brunswick, Georgia, on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was 68 years old. Richie was born in Boston on September 15, 1957 and grew up in Charlestown. Richie was a proud member of Teamsters Local 25. He worked for several union jobs over the years but...

Joseph G. ''Joe T'' Tallent

Joseph G. ''Joe T'' Tallent

Nov 23, 2025

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Joseph G. "Joe T" Tallent, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 46 years old. Joe was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on March 30, 1979, a son of Eleanor "Ellie" (Suprey) Tallent and the late James "Jimma" Tallent. He grew up in...

Robert L. ''Bob'' Devaney

Robert L. ''Bob'' Devaney

Nov 16, 2025

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Robert Devaney, Boston University professor and award-winning mathematician who specialized in Dynamical Systems, died at his home in Charlestown, MA on November 16th. He was 77. Bob was born on April 9th, 1948 in Lawrence, MA and was raised in nearby Methuen. The eldest of 8 children, he attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence and the College...

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...

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