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Arlene E. (Pepper) O'Neil-Locke (Retired Boston Police Department)
Jun 16, 2015
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Arlene E. (Pepper) O'Neil-Locke, (Retired Boston Police Department) a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at her son's home in Wakefield following an extended illness. She was 76 years old. Arlene was born in Boston on March 4, 1939, a daughter of the late Frederick Pepper and Elizabeth (Flynn) Pepper. She...
Grace D. (Noseworthy) Wagner
Jun 14, 2015
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Grace D. (Noseworthy) Wagner, a 3 year resident of Wakefield and a former 50 year resident of Medford and originally from Somerville, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Winchester Hospital. She was 90 years old. Grace was born in Somerville on June 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Edward Noseworthy and Emma Jane...
Richard J. "Richie" Dole
Jun 14, 2015
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Richard J. "Richie" Dole, lifelong resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Boston Medical Center in Boston. He was 55 years old. Richie was born in Boston on January 23, 1960, a son of Robert J. Dole and Carol A. (McNelley) Dole. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated...
Helen M. "Dimps" Mclaughlin
Jun 12, 2015
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Helen M. "Dimps" McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2015 at John Scott Nursing Home in Braintree following an extended illness. She was 77 years old. Helen was born in Boston on March 24, 1938, a daughter of the late John McLaughlin and Mary (Amann) McLaughlin. She grew up in...
John "J Elbow" Lamson
Jun 11, 2015
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John "J Elbow" Lamson, an 18 year resident of Wakefield and formerly of Melrose, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 55 years old. John was born in Malden on July 22, 1959, a son of the late Harold O. Lamson and Genevieve L. (Quill) Lamson. He...
Robert F. "Bob" Gannon
Jun 11, 2015
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Robert F. "Bob" Gannon, a resident of Charlestown for over 40 years, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at his son's home in Medford following an extended illness. He was 82 years old. Bob was born in Boston on September 17, 1932, a son of the late Michael J. Gannon and Ruth (Fay) Gannon. He...
Brian M. Murray
Jun 8, 2015
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Brian M. Murray, a resident of Saugus and former longtime resident of Boston and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 8, 2015 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following an extended illness. He was 53 years old. Brian was born in Cambridge on August 30, 1961, a son of Evelyn (McNamara) Murray...
Sharon M. King
Jun 8, 2015
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Sharon M. King, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Watertown Health Care in Watertown. She was 49 years old. Sharon was born in Boston on August 8, 1965, a daughter of William J. "Whitey" King and Joan T. (Lydon) King. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended...
Sebastian J. Cannata
Jun 6, 2015
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Sebastian J. Cannata, a 57 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Genesis Wakefield Care & Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Wakefield following an extended illness. He was 87 years old. Sebastian was born in Messina, Italy on October 14, 1927, a son of the late Orazio and Mary Cannata. He grew...
Vincent F. "Vinnie" Guerra
Jun 5, 2015
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Vincent F. "Vinnie" Guerra, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Vinnie was born in Boston on July 31, 1954, a son of Ralph Guerra and Gloria (Marino) Guerra. He grew up in Charlestown...
Margaret E. (Harrington) Blake
Jun 2, 2015
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Margaret E. (Harrington) Blake, a 46 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Medford, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at her home in Melrose. She was 91 years old. Margaret was born in Medford on March 10, 1924, a daughter of the late William D. Harrington and Ann E. (Raeke) Harrington. She grew...
Kevin M. Robinson
Jun 1, 2015
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Kevin M. Robinson, a resident of North Andover and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday June 1, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was 46 years old. Kevin was born in Cambridge on May 27, 1969, a son of Sally (Dunbar) Robinson and Chester...
James J. "Jim" Mccaffrey
May 29, 2015
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James J. "Jim" McCaffrey, a 30 year resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following an extended illness. He was 76 years old. Jim was born in Boston on January 10, 1939, a son of the late James W. McCaffrey and Irene E....
Emanuel N. "Manny" Strano
May 14, 2015
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Emanuel N. "Manny" Strano, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of the North End, entered into eternal life on Thursday May 14, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. He was 97 years old. Manny was born in Boston on January 12, 1918, a son of the late Antonio Strano and Francesca (Enzirilla)...
John W. "Jack" Ring
May 10, 2015
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John W. "Jack" Ring, a resident of Quincy and formerly of Charlestown and South Boston, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the Whidden Hospital in Everett following an extended illness. He was 76 years old. Jack was born in Boston on February 14, 1939, a son of the late John F. Ring and Celia...
Helen B. "Holly" (Levine) Didiego
May 7, 2015
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Helen B. "Holly" (Levine) DiDiego, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Stoneham. She was 88 years old. Holly was born in Boston on March 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Samuel S. Levine and Harriet F. (Roycroft) Levine. She grew up in Charlestown...
Helen J. (O'Brien) Banks
May 1, 2015
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Helen J. (O'Brien) Banks, a 44 year resident of Arlington and formerly of Charlestown and Cambridge, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was 92 years old. Helen was born in Cambridge on January 17, 1923, a daughter of the late William O'Brien and Mary (McDonough) O'Brien. She grew...
Christopher S. Carbonello
Apr 30, 2015
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Christopher S. Carbonello, a lifelong resident of Medford, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was 45 years old. Chris was born in Boston on June 10, 1969, a son of Joseph S. Carbonello and the late Rose M. (Carpenter) Carbonello. He grew up in Medford where he was educated in the Medford Public...
Orazio S. "Raz" Coco
Apr 28, 2015
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Orazio S. "Raz" Coco, a 2 year resident of Fleming Island, Florida and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was 29 years old. Raz was born in Boston on January 9, 1986, a son of Orazio "Raz" Coco and Denise (Powers) Coco. He grew up in Somerville where he was...
Jody L. Blakeway
Apr 25, 2015
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Jody L. Blakeway, a resident of Charlestown, passed away after complications from surgery on April 25, 2015. She was 60 years old. Jody is survived by her loving partner, Annette Andruss and their beloved Westie, Maxx. She is the daughter of Joyce and the late Rodney J. (Jim) Blakeway of Sacramento, CA. She is also survived by her...
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