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George L. Denn

George L. Denn

Nov 9, 2016

Obituary

George L. Denn, a resident of Hudson, New Hampshire and formerly of Charlestown, South Boston, Rockland and Weymouth, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his home in Hudson, New Hampshire following an extended illness. He was 74 years old. George was born in Boston on July 8, 1942, a son of the late Joseph...

Robert C. "Bob" Quinn

Robert C. "Bob" Quinn

Nov 9, 2016

Obituary

Robert C. "Bob" Quinn, a 25 year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his home in Charlestown following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Bob was born in Boston on September 8, 1949, a son of the late Francis Quinn and Margaret (Cicero) Quinn. He was educated...

Gregory L. "Greg" Belliveau

Gregory L. "Greg" Belliveau

Nov 8, 2016

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Gregory L. "Greg" Belliveau, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life suddenly while at work on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was 53 years of age. Greg was born in Boston on July 12, 1963, a son of the late Joseph Belliveau and Virginia (Mello) Polk. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the...

Mary E. "Mae" (Sullivan) Looney

Mary E. "Mae" (Sullivan) Looney

Nov 5, 2016

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Mary E. "Mae" (Sullivan) Looney, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Courtyard Nursing Home in Medford. She was 73 years of age. Mae was born in Boston on December 15, 1942, a daughter of the late James P. Sullivan and Margaret (Curtis) Sullivan. She grew up in Charlestown...

Joseph F. "Joe" Swales

Joseph F. "Joe" Swales

Nov 3, 2016

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Joseph F. "Joe" Swales, a 30 year resident of Lawrence and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill following a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Joe was born at home in Charlestown on January 21, 1955, a son...

Jean Ruth Duffy

Jean Ruth Duffy

Nov 3, 2016

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Jean Ruth Duffy, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly at her home in Charlestown on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was 67 years old. Jean was born in Boston on October 29, 1949, a daughter of the late George T. Duffy and Ruth (Cunniff) Duffy. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...

William A. "Bill" Smith

William A. "Bill" Smith

Nov 3, 2016

Obituary

William A. "Bill" Smith, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home in Charlestown following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 80 years old. Bill was born in Boston on May 21, 1936, a son of the late Raymond Smith and Evelyn (Gould) Smith. He grew...

David L. Reeder

David L. Reeder

Oct 29, 2016

Obituary

David L. Reeder, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and proud Townie, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 66 years of age. David was born in Cambridge on June 19, 1950, a son of Irene T. (McGonagle) Reeder and George E. Reeder. He grew up in Charlestown where he...

Kelso J. "Sonny" Isom

Kelso J. "Sonny" Isom

Oct 16, 2016

Obituary

Kelso "Sonny" James Isom, was born in the Virgin Islands on November 11, 1924, the first son of the late Kelso Isom and Marie (Querard) Isom. He grew up in Chelsea and Charlestown with three brothers and five sisters after his father, a Navy pharmacist mate, was relocated from Haiti and the Virgin Islands to the Chelsea Naval...

Paul J. Mcgonagle

Paul J. Mcgonagle

Oct 12, 2016

Obituary

Paul J. McGonagle, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly at his home in Charlestown on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was 68 years old. Paul was born in Everett on June 14, 1948, a son of the late Charles G. McGonagle and Helen F. (Walsh) McGonagle. He grew up in Charlestown where he was...

Joanne M. (Libby) Coleman

Joanne M. (Libby) Coleman

Oct 6, 2016

Obituary

Joanne M. (Libby) Coleman, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, October 6, 2016. She was 56 years old. Joanne was born in Boston on December 18, 1959, a daughter of Patricia A. (Reardon) McGrath and William McGrath. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system...

Philip P. "Phil" Kelly

Philip P. "Phil" Kelly

Sep 29, 2016

Obituary

Philip P. "Phil" Kelly, a 6 year resident of Melrose and former 25 year resident of Medford and 62 year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Chelsea Soldiers Home in Chelsea following an extended illness. He was 93 years old. Phil was born in Charlestown on December 17, 1922, a...

James F. "Jim" Ellis

James F. "Jim" Ellis

Sep 23, 2016

Obituary

James F. "Jim" Ellis, a 43 year resident of Milford and formerly of Charlestown and Mattapan, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 23, 2016 at his home in Milford surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years of age. Jim was born in Boston on December 11, 1944, a son of the late Wilbur W. Ellis...

Ellen G. (Monahan) Henderson

Ellen G. (Monahan) Henderson

Sep 22, 2016

Obituary

Ellen G. (Monahan) Henderson, a 20 year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Marian Manor Nursing Home in South Boston. She was 80 years of age. Ellen was born in Boston on March 21, 1936, a daughter of the late William J. Monahan and Grace A....

Thomas M. "Tommy" Kavanagh

Thomas M. "Tommy" Kavanagh

Sep 22, 2016

Obituary

Thomas M. "Tommy" Kavanagh, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, September 22, 2016. He was 57 years old. Tommy was born in Boston on December 31, 1958, a son of Edward J. Kavanagh and Annette V. (Davis) Kavanagh. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School...

William F. "Butch" O'Malley

William F. "Butch" O'Malley

Sep 21, 2016

Obituary

William F. "Butch" O'Malley, a 20 year resident of Hyde Park and formerly of Quincy and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton. He was 72 years of age. Butch was born in Boston on June 30, 1944, a son of the late Walter O'Malley and Florence (Hanley)...

Abraham A. "Abe" Reid

Abraham A. "Abe" Reid

Sep 19, 2016

Obituary

Abraham A. "Abe" Reid, a 13 year resident of Everett and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, September 19, 2016. He was 50 years old. Abe was born in Boston on August 10, 1966, a son of the late Linda M. Reid and Jose A. Alvarado. He grew up in Charlestown where...

Dorothy R. Harris

Dorothy R. Harris

Sep 18, 2016

Obituary

Dorothy R. Harris, a 3 year resident of Georgetown and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Boston Medical Center in Boston. She was 56 years old. Dorothy was born in Boston on October 21, 1959, a daughter of the late Robert E. Harris and Dorothy A. (Leeman) Harris. She...

Mildred M. (Blaikie) Burke

Mildred M. (Blaikie) Burke

Sep 16, 2016

Obituary

Mildred M. (Blaikie) Burke, a 38 year resident of Nashua, New Hampshire and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 16, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua, New Hampshire following an extended illness. She was 96 years old. Mildred was born in Boston on May 6, 1920, a daughter of the late...

Paul E. Clausen Jr.

Paul E. Clausen Jr.

Sep 14, 2016

Obituary

Paul Clausen, 70, of Charlestown and Freedom, NH died peacefully September 14, 2016. He began his professional career as a summer tour guide at Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, NH , and finished as an independent financial advisor to non-profit organizations. He also served in the US Army. Paul was public spirited and generous. He loved Charlestown...

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