David G. ''Uncle David'' Powers
Nov 19, 2024
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David G. "Uncle David" Powers, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 87 years of age. David was born in Boston on February 14, 1937, a son of the late Francis E. Powers and Mary (Ahern) Powers. He grew up in Charlestown...
Robert F. ''Bob'' Mckinley
Nov 17, 2024
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Robert F. "Bob" McKinley, a resident of Northbridge and formerly of North Attleboro, California and Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Milford Hospital in Milford, Massachusetts. He was 58 years of age. Bob was born in Boston on June 3, 1966, a son of the late Robert A. McKinley and Agnes T....
Wayne C. Smith
Nov 12, 2024
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December 21, 1968 - November 12, 2024 Wayne C. Smith, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2024, at the age of 55. Born and raised in a community he held close to his heart, Wayne will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and the spirit that defined him. He was preceded in...
Audrey R. (Johnson) Webb
Nov 11, 2024
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Audrey Ruth (Johnson) Webb – devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She entered her eternal rest on November 11, 2024, at age 92. Audrey died peacefully surrounded by her family. Audrey was born on November 7, 1932, in Arlington, Massachusetts. She graduated from Woburn High School. She studied physical therapy and enjoyed working at the Choate...
Rosemarie ''Rosey'' (Boyle) Ryan
Nov 11, 2024
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Rosemarie "Rosey" (Boyle) Ryan, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 82 years of age. Rosey was born in Boston on April 11, 1942, a daughter of the late Mary A. (Mullaly) and retired Boston Firefighter James "Buttsy" McGrath. She grew up...
Barbara L. (Short) Owen
Nov 9, 2024
ObituaryBarbara Lynette (Short) Owen – devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and musician – entered her eternal rest on November 9, 2024, at age 78 at her home in Charlestown. She was surrounded by her family: husband Dennis, daughter Kimberly, and son Matthew.Barbara was born on September 22, 1946, in Oakland, CA to Madison Short and Yvonne Manning. The family, which...
Margaret M. O'Connell
Nov 9, 2024
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Margaret M. O'Connell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. She was 86 years of age. Margaret was born in Somerville on December 23, 1937, a daughter of the late William O'Connell and Agnes L. (Carney) O'Connell. She grew up in Charlestown where...
Louise T. Catino
Nov 9, 2024
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Louise T. Catino, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, at 79 years old, entered into eternal life after a long illness on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Catino. Devoted mother of Carl D. Jaena and his wife Allyson of Wakefield, Hope Dyer and her husband, Ray of North Reading,...
Alton R. ''Al'' Hanscom
Nov 6, 2024
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Alton R. "Al" Hanscom, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital following complications from a double lung transplant. He was 61 years of age. Al was born in Boston on July 15, 1963, a son of the late Alton E. Hanscom and Edna C. (Auch) Hanscom. He...
Michael A. Brennan
Nov 1, 2024
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Michael A. Brennan, a resident of Woburn and formerly of Everett and Winthrop, passed away suddenly of Friday, November 1, 2024. He was 30 years of age. Michael was born in Boston on February 16, 1994, a son of John Brennan and Tia (Grillo) Brennan. He grew up in Winthrop where he was educated throughout the Winthrop Public...
Ryan T. Libby
Oct 28, 2024
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Ryan T. Libby, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday October 28, 2024. He was 35 years of age. Ryan was born in Boston on August 19, 1989, a son of the late Charles Libby and Karen (Byrnes) Libby. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School System....
William J. ''Billy'' Fitzpatrick
Oct 23, 2024
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On October 23, 2024, William Joseph "Billy" Fitzpatrick, Jr., (age 63) of Charlestown, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Bill was born to the late William J. and Margaret (Connolly) Fitzpatrick. He grew up in Charlestown and attended St. Catherine's Grammar School and Pope John High School. After graduation...
Sandra M. (Heelen) Jarasitis
Oct 22, 2024
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Sandra M. (Heelen) Jarasitis, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 83 years of age. Sandra was born in Boston on November 29, 1940, a daughter of the late John Heelen and Mary (Connolly) Heelen. She grew up in Charlestown where she...
Joan T. Lightizer
Oct 19, 2024
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Joan T. Lightizer, a beloved aunt and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, she was living in San Diego, California and previously resided in Rindge, New Hampshire. Beloved daughter of the late William Lightizer and Mildred (Driscoll) Lightizer. She is the devoted sister of...
Paul E. Strout
Oct 18, 2024
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Paul E. Strout, a 48-year resident of Malden and formerly of Charlestown and Dorchester, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home in Malden surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. Paul was born in Boston on October 3, 1937, a son of the late Edward Strout and Eileen (Gosnell) Strout....
Edward L. Mahoney
Oct 14, 2024
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Edward L. Mahoney passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 14, 2024 in Boston, MA. He was 78 years old. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, a Boston sports enthusiast, who loved spending time with his family on Cape Cod. Born in Boston, he attended Belmont High School, followed by Wentworth Institute...
Pauline E. (Olenik) Mclaughlin
Oct 14, 2024
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Pauline E. (Olenik) McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Lincoln Hospice House in Lincoln. She was 97 years of age. Pauline was born in Boston on April 19, 1927, a daughter of the late William Olenik and Hazel (Webb) Olenik. She grew up in Charlestown where she was...
Lieutenant Colonel John E. Tompros (Ret.) United States Air Force
Oct 11, 2024
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Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John Elias Tompros, 73, passed away on October 11, 2024. He was a caring husband, father, and grandfather, a strong community leader, and a servant of both God and humanity. He was humble, kind, and willing to lend a hand to any person in need. John was born July 26, 1951, in Washington, D.C., the...
Nancy J. ''Nan'' Soisson
Sep 30, 2024
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Nancy J. "Nan" Soisson, a resident of Charlestown for over 40 years and formerly of Schenectady, New York, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Massachusetts following a brave and valiant battle with ALS. She was 70 years of age. Nan was born in Schenectady, New York on December...
Mark A. Chiampa
Sep 21, 2024
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Mark A. Chiampa, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 68 years of age. Mark was born on June 21, 1956, a son of the late Patrick W. Chiampa and Virginia (Fidler) Chiampa. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated throughout...
