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Paul J. Mcgonagle
Oct 12, 2016
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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
Oct 6, 2016
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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
Sep 29, 2016
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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
Sep 23, 2016
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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
Sep 22, 2016
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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
Sep 22, 2016
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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
Sep 21, 2016
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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
Sep 19, 2016
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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
Sep 18, 2016
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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
Sep 16, 2016
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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.
Sep 14, 2016
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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...
Karla M. (Auch) Orpen
Sep 14, 2016
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Karla M. (Auch) Orpen, a 6 year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 59 years of age. Karla was born in Boston on January 16, 1957, a daughter of the late Bernard Auch and Joan (Eliopoulos) Auch. She...
Robert "Bob-Woodsie" Woods
Sep 10, 2016
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Robert "Bob-Woodsie" Woods, a 35 year resident of Charlestown and former longtime resident of South Boston, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. He was 59 years old. Bob was born in Boston on November 9, 1956, a son of the late John G.H. Woods and...
Deborah A. "Debbie" Mccreevan
Sep 8, 2016
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Deborah Ann "Debbie" McCreevan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her home in Charlestown. She was 50 years old. Debbie was born in Boston on February 4, 1966, a daughter of the late John J. "Mac" McCreevan and Helen P. "Honey" (Monagle) McCreevan. She grew up in Charlestown...
Mary A. (Ferreira) Lupo
Sep 1, 2016
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Mary A. (Ferreira) Lupo, a 20 year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown for over 40 years, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at her home in Somerville. She was 79 years of age. Mary was born in Troy, New York on March, 30, 1937 a daughter of the late Arthur Ferreira and Edna Ruth (Hamilton)...
Mary T. "Mae" (Sullivan) Doherty
Aug 28, 2016
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Mary T. "Mae" (Sullivan) Doherty, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and Osterville, entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Leonard Florence Center For Living in Chelsea following an extended illness. She was 86 years old. Mary was born in Boston on April 12, 1930, a daughter of the late Patrick Sullivan and Mary (Murphy) Sullivan....
Diane G. (Farrell) Hansen
Aug 27, 2016
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Diane G. (Farrell) Hansen, an 8 year resident of Woburn and former 12 year resident of Chelsea and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at her home in Woburn following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66 years old. Diane was born in Boston on November 8, 1949, a daughter...
Patricia A. "Pat" (Collins) Mahoney
Aug 26, 2016
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Patricia A. "Pat" (Collins) Mahoney, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home in Chelsea following an extended illness. She was 77 years old. Pat was born in Boston on March 16, 1939, a daughter of the late John E. Collins Jr. and Mildred R. (Cotter)...
Sharon K. Mclaughlin-Uiterwijk
Aug 18, 2016
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Sharon K. McLaughlin-Uiterwijk, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 45 years old. Sharon was born in Boston on March 18, 1971, a daughter of Theresa N. (Coleman) McLaughlin and Thomas P. McLaughlin. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated...
Mary E. (Kane) Bowman
Aug 3, 2016
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Mary E. (Kane) Bowman, a 36 year resident of Everett and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 75 years old. Mary was born in Boston on June 13, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph Kane and Theresa (Harrigan) Kane. She...
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