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James P. Gallo
Feb 20, 2017
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James P. Gallo, an 18 year resident of Saugus and former longtime resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 20, 2017 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following an extended illness. He was 78 years old. James was born in Boston on February 24, 1938, a son of the late Giuseppe Gallo and...
Theresa L. Hayes
Feb 18, 2017
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Theresa L. Hayes, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a 3 week courageous battle with cancer. She was 50 years old. Theresa was born in Cambridge on March 12, 1966, a daughter of the late Patrick J. Hayes II and Gertrude V....
Donna M. (Yandle) Cannizzaro
Feb 16, 2017
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Donna M. (Yandle) Cannizzaro, a 34 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 62 years old. Donna was born in Boston on January 31, 1955, a daughter of the late Ralph P. Yandle and Dorothy (O'Neil) Yandle. Donna grew...
Sheila P. Fitzgerald
Feb 15, 2017
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Sheila P. Fitzgerald, a 15 year resident of Woburn and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following an extended illness. She was 58 years old. Sheila was born in Everett on February 10, 1959, a daughter of the late Joseph P. Fitzgerald and Margaret...
George F. "Buddy" Lacey
Feb 14, 2017
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George F. "Buddy" Lacey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and resident of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in West Roxbury. He was 74 years of age. Buddy was born in Boston on April 13, 1942, a son of Elvie (Kepple) Lacey and the late George...
Shauna R. (Toomey) Donahue
Feb 11, 2017
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Shauna R. (Toomey) Donahue, a life long Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 63 years of age. Shauna was born in Mattoon, Illinois, a daughter of the late John J. Toomey and Edythe J. (Prentice) Toomey. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
Helen V. (Carroll) Hoey
Feb 10, 2017
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Helen V. (Carroll) Hoey, a resident of Severna Park, MD and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on February 10, 2017. She was 88 years of age. Helen was the beloved wife of the late George F. Hoey, Jr. She is the cherished mother of Carolyn M. Hoey of Severna Park, MD, Patricia A. Wood and her...
Henry C. "Hank" Hansen Jr.
Feb 6, 2017
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Henry C. "Hank" Hansen Jr., a longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the North End Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Boston following an extended illness. He was 84 years old. Hank was born in Boston on October 25, 1932, a son of the late Henry C. Hansen and Edith (Anderson) Hansen...
Lorraine A. (Debeaucourt) Florentino
Feb 6, 2017
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Lorraine A. (DeBeaucourt) Florentino, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 6, 2016 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. She was 84 years of age. Lorraine was born in Boston on May 23, 1932, a daughter of the late George DeBeaucourt and Margaret (Maguire) DeBeaucourt. She grew up...
Brigitte M. Centola
Feb 5, 2017
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Brigitte M. Centola, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was 39 years of age. Brigitte was born in Boston on May 19, 1977, a daughter of the late Carol A. Centola and Richard Connearney. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School...
Ann K. (Lacey) Wallace
Feb 3, 2017
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Ann K. (Lacey) Wallace, a current resident of Salisbury and a former 50 year resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a courageous battle with cancer. Ann was born on July 21, 1941 and was the daughter of Zelma (Kepple) & Herbert (Gus) Lacey....
Lisa C. (Runnels) Morris
Feb 1, 2017
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Lisa C. (Runnels) Morris, a 5 year resident of Haverhill and formerly of Revere and San Diego, California, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. Lisa was born in Everett on May 27, 1954, a daughter of...
Rose H. (Beauregard) Jones
Jan 31, 2017
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Rose H. (Beauregard) Jones, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her home in Charlestown following an extended illness. She was 79 years old. Rose was born in Boston on March 6, 1937, a daughter of the late William Beauregard and Mary (O'Brien) Beauregard. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Mary E. (Hurley) Mcgowan
Jan 27, 2017
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Mary E. (Hurley) McGowan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 27, 2017 at her home in Charlestown. She was 97 years of age. Mary was born in Belle Isle, Newfoundland, Canada on June 2, 1919, a daughter of the late Michael Hurley and Elizabeth (Adams) Hurley. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Daniel E. "Dan" Canney, Boston Bruins Head Trainer From 1962 To 1985
Jan 22, 2017
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Daniel E. "Dan" Canney, Boston Bruins Head Trainer from 1962 to 1985. A lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 84 years old. Dan was born in Boston on May 26, 1932, a son of the late Daniel Canney and Mary (Walsh) Canney....
Susan M. (Franklin) Wallace
Jan 19, 2017
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Susan M. (Franklin) Wallace, a 6 year resident of Burlington and former 30 year resident of Marshfield and longtime resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home in Burlington. She was 60 years old. Susan was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 22, 1956, a daughter of the late...
Victoria I. Degagner
Jan 15, 2017
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Victoria I. Degagner, a 50 year resident of Charlestown and formerly of New Bedford, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at her home in Charlestown following an extended illness. She was 75 years old. Victoria was born in New Bedford on June 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Norman F. Degagner and Helena A....
Thomas M. Fasano
Jan 14, 2017
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Thomas M. Fasano, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Roxbury. He was 67 years of age. Thomas was born in Boston on April 4, 1949, a son of the late William Fasano and Nora (Sullivan) Chandler. He grew up in Charlestown where he...
Cynthia A. (Mason) Sprague
Jan 13, 2017
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Cynthia A. (Mason) Sprague, a 43 year resident of Charlestown and formerly of Dorchester, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Glen Ridge Nursing Home in Medford following an extended illness. She was 75 years old. Cynthia was born in Boston on May 17, 1941, a daughter of the late Roy Mason and Muriel...
Shirley J. (Desimone) Murray
Jan 13, 2017
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Shirley J. (DeSimone) Murray, a 57 year resident of Charlestown and formerly of Everett, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 81 years of age. Shirley was born in Everett on July 18, 1935, a daughter of the late Frank DeSimone and Marjorie (Hillson) Desimone. She...
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