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Alice M. "Sister" (Smith) Heatley

Alice M. "Sister" (Smith) Heatley

Nov 8, 2014

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Alice M. "Sister" (Smith) Heatley, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 8, 2014 following an extended illness. She was 96 years old. Alice was born in Boston on September 10, 1918, a daughter of the late Albert F. Smith and Mary T. (Kinsley)...

Nathan A. Parrin

Nathan A. Parrin

Nov 4, 2014

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Nathan A. Parrin, a longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness. He was 85 years old. Nathan was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on August 10, 1929, a son of the late Archie Parrin and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Parrin. Nathan enlisted into the...

Claire M. (Mccarthy) Polcari

Claire M. (Mccarthy) Polcari

Nov 4, 2014

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Claire M. (McCarthy) Polcari, a 50 year resident of Melrose, and former 24 year resident of Lynn, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Winchester Hospital. She was 86 years old. Claire was born in Chicago, IL on December 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Henry McCarthy and Claire M. (Haley) McCarthy. She moved...

Maryon C. (Wasilifsky) Melvin

Maryon C. (Wasilifsky) Melvin

Nov 3, 2014

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Maryon C. (Wasilifsky) Melvin, a resident of Boston and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness. She was 78 years old. Maryon was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 28, 1936, a daughter of the late Adolph M. Wasilifsky and Margaret J. (Smith)...

Mary (Pomer) O'Donnell

Mary (Pomer) O'Donnell

Nov 1, 2014

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Mary (Pomer) O'Donnell, a 24 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Belmont, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at her home in Melrose following a 4 year courageous and selfless struggle with A.L.S. She was 51 years old. Mary was born in Boston on September 13, 1963, a daughter of Frank A. Pomer and...

Lena L. "Lee" Coviello

Lena L. "Lee" Coviello

Oct 27, 2014

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Lena L. "Lee" Coviello,a 4 year resident of Nashoba Park Assisted Living in Ayer and former longtime resident of Wakefield, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Apple Valley Nursing Center in Ayer, Massachusetts following a lengthy illness. She was 92 years old. Lena was born in Guilford, Vermont on July 22, 1922, a daughter...

Sandra A. (Moccia) Aldrich

Sandra A. (Moccia) Aldrich

Oct 26, 2014

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Sandra A. (Moccia) Aldrich, a 9 year resident of Weymouth and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her home in Weymouth following a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. She was 69 years old. Sandra was born in Boston on August 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Angelo...

Leslie J. "Les" Gauthier

Leslie J. "Les" Gauthier

Oct 24, 2014

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Leslie J. "Les" Gauthier, a 17 year resident of Woodstock, New Hampshire and former 18 year resident of Wilmington and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington following an extended illness. He was 82 years old. Les was born in Medford on November 2, 1931, a son...

Theresa L. Geagan

Theresa L. Geagan

Oct 20, 2014

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Theresa L. Geagan, a 50 year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham after a lengthy illness. She was 84 years old. Theresa was born in Boston on January 16, 1930, a daughter of the late Michael Geagan and Annie (Malone) Geagan....

Paul F. Tighe

Paul F. Tighe

Oct 19, 2014

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Paul F. Tighe, a 45 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at his home in Melrose following a valiant and courageous struggle with cancer. He was 76 years old. Paul was born in Boston on August 11, 1938, a son of the late Peter Tighe and Bridget...

Helen F. Paz

Helen F. Paz

Oct 17, 2014

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Helen F. Paz, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. She was 71 years old. Helen was born in Somerville on September 6, 1943, a daughter of the late Faustino Paz and Ethel I. (Kenney) Paz. She grew up in Charlestown...

Arthur V. Locke

Arthur V. Locke

Oct 12, 2014

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Arthur V. Locke, a 65 year resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life at his home in Charlestown on Sunday, October 12, 2014 following a brief illness. He was 90 years old. Arthur was born in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland on August 26, 1924, a son of the late Patrick Locke and Ellen (Finn) Locke. He grew up...

Mark P. Hickey

Mark P. Hickey

Oct 9, 2014

Obituary

Mark P. Hickey, a 3 year resident of North Attleboro and former 6 year resident of Mansfield and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at his father's home in Charlestown following a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. He was 44 years old. Mark was born in Boston on June 18,...

Donald E. "Red" Kelsey

Donald E. "Red" Kelsey

Oct 5, 2014

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Donald E. "Red" Kelsey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his home in Charlestown. He was 65 years old. Red was born in Boston on July 20, 1949, a son of the late Stephen Coleman and Pauline Kelsey. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in...

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Shea

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Shea

Oct 5, 2014

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Elizabeth M. "Betty" Shea, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the Zelma Lacey House in Charlestown. She was 92 years old. Betty was born in Boston on May 10, 1922, a daughter of the late William P. Shea and Catherine M. (Cudmore) Shea. She grew up in Charlestown where she...

Francis P. "Frankie" Stillman

Francis P. "Frankie" Stillman

Oct 3, 2014

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Francis P. "Frankie" Stillman, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, October 3, 2014 after a long struggle with diabetes at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 47 years old. Frankie was born in Boston on June 17, 1967, a son of Maureen (Considine) Stillman and Francis C. "Frank" Stillman. He grew...

Kathleen A. Devlin

Kathleen A. Devlin

Sep 28, 2014

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Kathleen A. Devlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at her home in Charlestown following a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. She was 59 years old. Kathy was born in Somerville on July 13, 1955, a daughter of the late John M. Devlin and Mary R. (McGeoghegan) Devlin. She...

Sheila P. (Seward) Mcphee

Sheila P. (Seward) Mcphee

Sep 28, 2014

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Sheila Patricia (Seward) McPhee, a resident of Epping, New Hampshire and formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2014 after a valiant 25 year struggle with brain cancer and the after effects. She was 64 years old. Sheila was born in Stoneham on March 17, 1950, a daughter of the late Clifton J....

William H. "Bill" Keniston

William H. "Bill" Keniston

Sep 27, 2014

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William H. "Bill" Keniston, a 36 year resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota and formerly of Charlestown, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014 surrounded by his family in Minneapolis. He was 67 years old. Bill was born in Boston and raised in Charlestown. He never forgot his roots and was always proud to be a "Townie". He attended St....

John F. "Jack" Mchale

John F. "Jack" Mchale

Sep 27, 2014

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John F. "Jack" McHale, a 50 year resident of Beverly and formerly of Melrose, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Beverly Hospital. He was 74 years old. Jack was born in Stoneham on July 10, 1940, a son of the late Francis S. McHale and Muriel C. (Hill) McHale. He grew up in...

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