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Kathleen M. ''Kathie'' (Smith) Swales
Apr 9, 2025
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Kathleen M. "Kathie" (Smith) Swales, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 76 years of age. Kathie was born in Boston on December 2, 1948, a daughter of the late Thomas Smith and Irene (Hughes) Smith. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
Thomas J. ''Joe'' Mcnicholas
Apr 3, 2025
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Thomas "Joe" Joseph McNicholas, a resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at the age of 97. Born on May 16, 1927, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to Thomas McNicholas of Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland, and Margaret (O'Brien) of County Cork. Joe lived a long and fulfilling life marked by his dedication to family and public...
Damien Donovan
Apr 3, 2025
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Damien Donovan, a resident of Beacon Hill and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 51 years of age. Damien was born in Austin, Texas on October 2, 1973, a son of Michael Donovan and Lupita (Gutierrez) Donovan. He grew up in...
Francis P. ''Frankie'' Keane
Mar 26, 2025
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Francis P. "Frankie" Keane, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Saugus Rehab and Nursing Center. He was 87 years of age. Frankie was born in Boston on October 2, 1937, a son of the late William Keane. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended elementary school and...
Clare A. (Mccomiskey) Senna
Mar 25, 2025
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Clare A. (McComiskey) Senna, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life at home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, lovingly surrounded by family. She was 78 years of age. Clare was born in Boston on February 17, 1947, a daughter of the late Sidney McComiskey and Helen (Ward) McComiskey. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended...
Phyllis F. Carberry
Mar 20, 2025
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Phyllis F. Carberry, a 9-year resident of Chelsea and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her group home in Chelsea. She was 74 years of age. Phyllis was born in Somerville on March 6, 1951, a daughter of the late Charles Carberry and Mary V. (Shaw) Carberry. She grew up in...
William T. ''Bill'' Woodman
Mar 19, 2025
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William "Bill" Thomas Woodman, lovingly known as "Woody," passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 68. A proud native of Charlestown, Bill spent many weekends in Melrose during his childhood and later made it his home, where he raised his own family. Despite his life in Melrose, his heart always remained in his beloved...
Tommy Laudenslager
Mar 12, 2025
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Tommy Laudenslager, a 38-year resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 71 years of age. Tommy was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on July 14, 1953, a son of the late Russell K. Laudenslager and Dora (Pappas) Atkinson and her...
Stephen J. ''Stevie'' Doherty
Mar 6, 2025
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Stephen Joseph Doherty, affectionately known as "Stevie," passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 84. A proud Charlestown native, Stevie spent the last 20 years living in Malden, MA, but his heart always remained in his beloved hometown. Born on September 12, 1940, in Boston, Stevie lived a life full of love, laughter, and...
Retired City Of Lynn Firefighter, Brian F. Mccabe
Mar 3, 2025
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Retired City of Lynn Firefighter Brian F. McCabe, of Medford, formerly of Lynn, Quincy and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. He was 77 years of age. Brian was born in Boston on May 1, 1947, a son of the late John J. McCabe and Leona...
Brian Paul Reynolds
Mar 1, 2025
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February 5, 1958 – March 1, 2025 Brian Paul Reynolds, a lifelong resident of Medford, passed away on March 1, 2025 after a long struggle with an anoxic brain injury. Brian is the son of the late Joseph and Regina Reynolds of Medford and the brother of the late Stephen Reynolds of Sudbury. He is survived by his...
Hiroki Sato
Feb 26, 2025
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It is with great sadness that the family of Hiroki Sato announces his passing on February 26, 2025. He was 37 years of age. His services will be private.
Kathleen L. (Furlong) Puliafico
Feb 23, 2025
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Kathleen L. (Furlong) Puliafico, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years of age. Kathleen was born on September 20, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph R. Furlong and Catherine L. (McLaughlin) Furlong. She grew up in Charlestown, where she attended St....
Eileen F. (Kavanagh) Jones
Feb 22, 2025
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It was great sadness that the family of Eileen F. (Kavanagh) Jones announces her passing. Eileen passed on peacefully with family by her side at the age of 87. Eileen was raised in Charlestown and was the loving daughter of the late Mary (Carberry) Kavanagh and Edward Kavanagh, both of whom immigrated from County Waterford, Ireland. Eileen moved...
Steven L. Shea
Feb 13, 2025
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Steven L. Shea, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was 32 years of age. Steven was born in Boston on June 17, 1992, a son of Kelly A. (Fitzpatrick) Smith and Steven L. Shea. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School...
Retired Boston Police Department Crossing Guard Supervisor, Evon L. (Jones) Connors
Feb 10, 2025
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Retired Boston Police Crossing Guard Supervisor, Evon L. (Jones) Connors, a 68-year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her daughter's home in Seabrook, New Hampshire. She was 91 years of age. Evon was born in Fairfield, Maine on September 21, 1933, a daughter of the late Benjamin F. Jones and Anna...
Mary T. Walsh
Feb 2, 2025
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Mary T. Walsh, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. She was 98 years of age. Mary was born in Boston on December 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Edward J. Walsh and Margaret J. (Adams) Walsh. She grew up in Charlestown...
George E. Reeder Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
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George E. Reeder Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at The North End Nursing Home in Boston. He was 75 years of age. George was born in Cambridge on May 8, 1949, a son of the late George E. Reeder and Irene T. (McGonagle) Reeder. He grew up in...
Irene T. ''Sally'' (Britton) Livingston-Denn
Jan 22, 2025
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Irene T. "Sally" (Britton) Livingston-Denn, a 10-year resident of Hudson, New Hampshire and formerly of Charlestown, Rockland and Weymouth, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimac, New Hampshire. She was 84 years of age. Sally was born in Boston on March 8, 1940, a daughter of the late Herbert...
Richard J. ''Richie'' Mcpherson
Jan 21, 2025
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Richard J. "Richie" McPherson, a resident of Medford and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was 75 years of age. Richie was born in Medford on December 8, 1949, a son of the late Alphonsus McPherson and Mary (White) McPherson....
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