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Margaret V. (Mahoney) Driscoll

Margaret V. (Mahoney) Driscoll

Jul 27, 2013

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Margaret V. (Mahoney) Driscoll, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading following a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Margaret was born in Somerville on November 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Daniel Mahoney and Bridget (O'Rourke) Mahoney. She grew up in Charlestown...

Robert T. Mcgunigle

Robert T. Mcgunigle

Jul 26, 2013

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Robert T. McGunigle, a 10 year resident of Wakefield and formerly of Melrose and East Boston, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington after an extended illness. He was 45 years old. Robert was born in Malden on October 4, 1967, a son of John McGunigle and Madeline (Abbott)...

Gertrude M. Eckert

Gertrude M. Eckert

Jul 25, 2013

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Gertrude M. Eckert, a resident of Wakefield for over 82 years, entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at her home in Wakefield following an extended illness. She was 97 years old. Gertrude was born in Kearny, New Jersey on September 8, 1915, a daughter of the late Otto Eckert and Margaret (Newton) Eckert. She grew...

Carol A. "Dolly" (Abrano) Maffeo

Carol A. "Dolly" (Abrano) Maffeo

Jul 25, 2013

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Carol A. "Dolly" (Abrano) Maffeo, a 13 year resident of Saugus and former 25 year resident of Arlington, entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at her home in Saugus following a brief illness. She was 70 years old. Dolly was born in Cambridge on January 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Martin Abrano and...

Thomas M. Whelan Jr.

Thomas M. Whelan Jr.

Jul 23, 2013

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Thomas M. Whelan Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He was 36 years old. Tom was born in Boston on December 28, 1976, a son of Thomas M. Whelan and Christine (O'Donnell) Whelan. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system....

Helen T. (Gorman) O'Keefe

Helen T. (Gorman) O'Keefe

Jul 19, 2013

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Helen T. (Gorman) O'Keefe, a 43 year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 19, 2013 at her home in Medford following a lengthy illness. She was 86 years old. Helen was born in Boston on March 12, 1927, a daughter of the late John Gorman and Catherine (McLaughlin) Gorman. Helen...

Ann M. (Apel) Kelley

Ann M. (Apel) Kelley

Jul 18, 2013

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Ann M. (Apel) Kelley, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 76 years old. Ann was born in Cambridge on October 31, 1936, a daughter of the late Frederick Apel and Mary (O'Connor) Apel. Ann...

Rhonda A. Reeder

Rhonda A. Reeder

Jul 12, 2013

Obituary

Rhonda A. Reeder, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 47 years old. Rhonda was born in Somerville on August 24, 1965, a daughter of George E. Reeder and Irene T. (McGonagle) Reeder . She grew up in Charlestown and was loved...

Dorothy F. "Dot" (Shannon) Walsh

Dorothy F. "Dot" (Shannon) Walsh

Jul 5, 2013

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Dorothy F. "Dot" (Shannon) Walsh, a longtime resident of Charlestown and a former 46 year resident of Medford, entered into eternal life at her home in Charlestown on Friday, July 5, 2013 following an extended illness. Dot was born in Boston on February 21, 1916, a daughter of the late Thomas Shannon and Catherine (Gallagher) Shannon. She grew...

James M. "Jamie" Junta

James M. "Jamie" Junta

Jul 2, 2013

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James M. "Jamie" Junta, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his home. He was 53 years old. Jamie was born in Boston on January 8, 1960, a son of the late Mary B. (Flaherty) Junta and Samuel J. Junta. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended the...

Mary L. (Derfler) O'Neil Rn

Mary L. (Derfler) O'Neil Rn

Jun 25, 2013

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Mary L. (Derfler) O'Neil RN, a resident of Berlin, New Hampshire for over 25 years and a former longtime resident of Wakefield and 10 year resident of of Tuscon, Arizona, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, New Hampshire following an extended illness. She was 69 years old. Mary was...

Marian E. (Juby) Marshall

Marian E. (Juby) Marshall

Jun 21, 2013

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Marian E. (Juby) Marshall, a 2 year resident of The Gables in Winchester and a former 65 year resident of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Winchester Hospital following an extended illness. She was 85 years old. Marian was born in Charlestown on May 4, 1928, the only child of the late Harold...

Bernard J. "Bernie" Kelly

Bernard J. "Bernie" Kelly

Jun 7, 2013

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Bernard J. "Bernie" Kelly, a 25 year resident of Medford and former longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 7, 2013 at North Shore Medical Center in Salem following an extended illness. He was 83 years old. Bernie was born in Boston on February 2, 1930, a son of the late Edward F. Kelly...

Robert D. "Robbie" Upton

Robert D. "Robbie" Upton

Jun 1, 2013

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Robert D. "Robbie" Upton, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 1, 2013 suddenly at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 39 years old. Robbie was born in Stoneham on May 3, 1974, a son of Melvin F. Upton and Juanita "Sis" (Taylor) Upton. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended...

Francis G. "Frank" Egan

Francis G. "Frank" Egan

May 31, 2013

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Francis G. "Frank" Egan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Medford Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Medford following a lengthy illness. He was 87 years old. Frank was born in Boston on April 25, 1926, a son of the late Francis G. Egan and Winetta W. (Maguire) Egan. He grew...

Daniel J. Gorman

Daniel J. Gorman

May 24, 2013

Obituary

Daniel J. Gorman, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Eastpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Chelsea following a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old. Daniel was born in Boston on September 8, 1924, a son of the late Charles Gorman and Sarah (Doherty) Gorman. He grew up in...

Rita M. (Thibodeau) Torres

Rita M. (Thibodeau) Torres

May 23, 2013

Obituary

Rita M. (Thibodeau) Torres, a 63 year resident of Melrose, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. She was 90 years old. Rita was born in Boston on July 28, 1922, a daughter of the late Walter J. Thibodeau and Ethel M. (Harwood) Thibodeau. Rita grew up in Medford where...

Helen M. (Brown) Dealy

Helen M. (Brown) Dealy

May 21, 2013

Obituary

Helen M. (Brown) Dealy, a 56 year resident of Stoneham, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at her home in Stoneham following an extended illness. She was 98 years old. Helen was born in Winthrop on June 29, 1914, a daughter of the late Charles J. Brown and Margaret (Leonard) Brown. She grew up in...

Melissa M. Brown

Melissa M. Brown

May 20, 2013

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Melissa M. Brown, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Whidden Hospital in Everett. She was 44 years old. Melissa was born in Boston on January 10, 1969, a daughter of Thomas J. Brown and Jan (Bernheart) Brown. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended Boston Public...

Robert E. Harris Jr.

Robert E. Harris Jr.

May 20, 2013

Obituary

Robert E. Harris Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home. He was 64 years old. Robert was born in Boston on May 17, 1949, a son of the late Robert E. Harris and Dorothy (Leeman) Harris. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended the Boston...

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