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Ralph Harry Johnson

Ralph Harry Johnson

Jan 14, 2025

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Ralph Harry Johnson (October 7, 1938 – January 14, 2025) Wakefield, NH Ralph Harry Johnson, age 86 of Lake Road, died peacefully on January 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Ellen (Bell) Johnson with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born and raised in Lynn, MA, he was...

Catherine M. ''Kay'' (Doherty) Doig

Catherine M. ''Kay'' (Doherty) Doig

Jan 11, 2025

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Catherine M. "Kay" (Doherty) Doig, a resident of Burlington and formerly of Melrose and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Sunrise of Burlington Assisted Living. She was 87 years of age. Kay was born in Boston on August 14, 1937, a daughter of the late William Doherty and Catherine (Logue) Doherty. She grew...

Anne M. (Harrington) Sullivan

Anne M. (Harrington) Sullivan

Jan 10, 2025

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Anne M. (Harrington) Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Winchester Hospital. She was 88 years of age. Anne was born in Somerville on December 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Jeremiah Harrington and Margaret (Murphy) Harrington. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in...

Richard T. ''Richie'' Craven

Richard T. ''Richie'' Craven

Jan 5, 2025

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Richard T. "Richie" Craven, a 25-year resident of Somerville and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. He was 76 years old. Richie was born in Boston on April 5, 1948, a son of the late Thomas P. Craven and Rose A. (Peloso) Craven. He grew up...

Joseph R. ''Joe'' Donahue

Joseph R. ''Joe'' Donahue

Jan 4, 2025

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Joseph R. "Joe" Donahue, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life tragically on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was 46 years old. Joe was born in Boston on December 19, 1978, a son of the late Judith A. Donahue. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system. He was...

James N. Wilson

James N. Wilson

Dec 31, 2024

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WILSON, James N. Age 74, of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. James was the beloved son of the late James Sr and Mary Wilson. Brother of Christopher Wilson of Santa Cruz, California. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Deborah Wilson of Charlestown. Survived by his son and daughter, Michael Petersen and Christine Petersen and...

Kevin J. Doris

Kevin J. Doris

Dec 27, 2024

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Kevin J. Doris, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home in Charlestown. He was 77 years of age. Kevin was born in Boston on May 29, 1947, a son of the late John E. Doris and Alice E. (Wilmot) Doris. He grew up in Charlestown where he...

Retired Boston Firefighter Robert W. ''Bob'' Davis

Retired Boston Firefighter Robert W. ''Bob'' Davis

Dec 22, 2024

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Retired Boston Firefighter Robert W. "Bob" Davis, a 23-year resident of Stoneham and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his daughter's home in Dracut. He was 84 years of age. Bob was born in Boston on December 26, 1939, a son of the late Earle F. Davis and Evelyn R. (Brown)...

Michele Simeone Abrecht

Michele Simeone Abrecht

Dec 17, 2024

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Michele Simeone Abrecht of Weston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 17, 2024, following a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. She was 58 years old. Michele was born in Attleboro, MA. on April 29, 1966 to the late Salvatore "Chub" Simeone and the late Mary Carr Simeone. She grew up in Needham and...

Barbara P. ''Barbie'' (Mancuso) Matson

Barbara P. ''Barbie'' (Mancuso) Matson

Dec 17, 2024

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Barbara "Barbie" Matson (Mancuso) a lifelong resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts entered into eternal life on December 17th, 2024, 2 days shy of her 72nd birthday. She was surrounded by all her children in her final moments. Barbie was born in her mother Leatta (Alfier) Manucuso's hometown of Phillipsburg , New Jersey on December 19, 1952. When her father...

Nancy M. (Mclaughlin) Mccaffrey-Seward

Nancy M. (Mclaughlin) Mccaffrey-Seward

Dec 14, 2024

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Nancy M. (McLaughlin) McCaffrey-Seward, a 28-year resident of Woburn and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton. She was 71 years of age. Nancy was born in Boston on May 12, 1953, a daughter of the late retired Boston Firefighter Francis X. McLaughlin and Phyllis C. (Cannon) McLaughlin....

Robert G. ''Bobby'' Clough

Robert G. ''Bobby'' Clough

Dec 14, 2024

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Robert G. "Bobby" Clough, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. He was 64 years of age. Bobby was born in Somerville on September 30, 1960, a son of the late James E. Clough and Catherine (O'Rourke) Clough. He grew...

Eileen B. (Mcgonagle) Fleming

Eileen B. (Mcgonagle) Fleming

Dec 12, 2024

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Eileen B. (McGonagle) Fleming, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 87 years of age. Eileen was born in Boston on January 30, 1937, a daughter of the late Patrick McGonagle and Helen (Canny) McGonagle. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St....

John P. Mcneill

John P. Mcneill

Dec 11, 2024

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John P. McNeill, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and a proud Townie, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home in Charlestown following a short courageous battle with cancer. He was 67 years of age. John was born in Cambridge on March 17, 1957, a son of the late James K. McNeill and Norma...

Margaret C. ''Peggy'' (Owens) Dabilis

Margaret C. ''Peggy'' (Owens) Dabilis

Dec 9, 2024

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Margaret "Peggy" Dabilis, 77, who lived an enviable life close to family and friends, devoted to her daughter Catherine and grandchildren Aoife and Robert, passed away on Dec. 9 at Mass. General Hospital after a long illness. She was born Margaret Owens on Aug. 10, 1947 into a family well known in Charlestown, where she attended schools and...

Retired Scituate Firefighter Albert P. ''Alby'' Shea

Retired Scituate Firefighter Albert P. ''Alby'' Shea

Dec 8, 2024

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Retired Scituate Firefighter Albert P. "Alby" Shea, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his sister's home in Charlestown. He was 81 years of age. Alby was born in Boston on March 2, 1943, a son of the late Albert P. Shea and Anna C. (Budreau) Shea. He grew up...

Ruthann (O'Neil) Humphrey

Ruthann (O'Neil) Humphrey

Nov 30, 2024

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Ruthann (O'Neil) Humphrey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Care One of Wilmington Nursing Home in Wilmington. She was 92 years of age. Ruthann was born in Boston on June 23, 1932, a daughter of the late Michael J. O'Neil and Mary (Morrissey) O'Neil. She grew up in Charlestown...

John Michael ''Mike'' Laterz

John Michael ''Mike'' Laterz

Nov 30, 2024

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John Michael LaTerz, age 77, of North Reading MA & Cape Coral FL, passed away on November 30, 2024. Mike was born on 9/18/1947 to William and Margaret "Moc" LaTerz in Boston, MA. Mike studied Business at Bentley College where he obtained his Baccalaureate Degree. Mike had a prestigious career as Vice President at Hood Milk in Charlestown...

Suzanne M. ''Sue'' (Chiampa) Mckeon

Suzanne M. ''Sue'' (Chiampa) Mckeon

Nov 27, 2024

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Suzanne M. "Sue" (Chiampa) McKeon, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was 78 years of age. Sue was born in Boston on February 5, 1946, a daughter of the late Patrick Chiampa and Virginia (Fidler) Chiampa. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the...

Arthur F. Hanlon Jr.

Arthur F. Hanlon Jr.

Nov 20, 2024

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Arthur Francis Hanlon Jr., of Quincy MA, formerly of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was 79 years old. Arthur was born in Philadelphia on February 10, 1945, the son of the late Arthur F. and Doris (Tarr) Hanlon. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated...

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