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Robert E. "Bobby" Belyea Jr.

Robert E. "Bobby" Belyea Jr.

Jan 13, 2012

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Robert E. "Bobby" Belyea Jr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died suddenly in his home in Charlestown on Friday, January 13, 2012. He was 44 years old. Bobby was born in Everett on March 29, 1967 to Phyllis M. "Chickie" (Hazelton) Belyea and Robert E. Belyea. Bobby grew up in Charlestown where he attended the Boston Public School...

Claire Louise (Carlson) Smith

Claire Louise (Carlson) Smith

Dec 31, 2011

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Claire Louise (Carlson) Smith, a 55 year resident of Melrose, died on Saturday, December 31, 2011 surrounded by her family at Kindred Hospital in Peabody following an extended illness. She was 73 years old. Claire was born in Malden, Massachusetts on January 8, 1938 to the late Ernest and Mary (Tanner) Carlson. She grew up in Malden where...

Vanda V. (Farber) Skane

Vanda V. (Farber) Skane

Dec 30, 2011

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Vanda V. Skane, a resident of Wakefield and formerly of Medford, Melrose and Stoneham, died on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford following an extended illness. She was 90 years old. Vanda was born in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania on January 21, 1921 to the late Frank and Mania (Martz) Farber. She grew up in Bowmanstown...

James F. Brogan

James F. Brogan

Dec 26, 2011

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James F. Brogan, a resident of Charlestown for several years and has lived in the Boston area for many years, died on Monday, December 26, 2011 at The Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital in Boston with his family at his side after an extended illness. He was 70 years old. Jim was born in Queens, New York to the late...

Alec J. Campbell

Alec J. Campbell

Dec 26, 2011

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Alec J. Campbell, a resident of Wakefield for the last year and a half and former 41 year resident of Waltham, died on Monday, December 26, 2011 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a lengthy illness. He was 46 years old. Alec was born in Long Beach, California on April 18, 1965 to Joan (McGinness)...

Rita M. (Shea) Shea

Rita M. (Shea) Shea

Dec 25, 2011

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Rita M. (Shea) Shea, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011 in Cambridge following a lengthy illness. She was 84 years old. Rita was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from Girls High School in Boston in 1945. She also attended Boston...

William A. "Billy" Mosher

William A. "Billy" Mosher

Dec 17, 2011

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William A. "Billy" Mosher, a lifelong resident of Somerville, died unexpectedly at his home in Somerville on Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was 48 years old. Billy was born in Somerville on May 10, 1963 to the late Gary and Muriel (Sinnott) Mosher. He grew up in Somerville and attended the Somerville Public School system where he graduated...

Ellen (Sullivan) Falletti

Ellen (Sullivan) Falletti

Dec 14, 2011

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Ellen (Sullivan) Falletti, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died suddenly in Florida on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was 88 years old. Ellen was a member of The Old Charlestown Schoolgirls Association, a lifetime member of The Charlestown Historical Society and a founding member of The Charlestown Garden Club. Ellen is the beloved wife of the late John...

John T. "Jack" Drohan Jr.

John T. "Jack" Drohan Jr.

Dec 5, 2011

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John T. "Jack" Drohan Jr., a 32 year resident of Melrose and formerly of East Boston, died suddenly on Monday, December 5, 2011 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 64 years old. John was born in Boston on March 5, 1947 to the late John T. and Kathryn (Bambrick) Drohan. He grew up in East Boston, where he attended...

Joseph A. Balukas

Joseph A. Balukas

Dec 3, 2011

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Joseph A. Balukas, a resident of Milton and formerly of Newton, died on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at The Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canton following a lengthy illness. He was 81 years old. Joseph was born in Wakefield on December 6, 1929 to the late Joseph A. and Malvina (Medwesky) Balukas. He grew up in Newton...

Katherine B. "Kay" (Pender) Macdonald

Katherine B. "Kay" (Pender) Macdonald

Dec 1, 2011

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Katherine B. "Kay" (Pender) MacDonald, a longtime resident of Charlestown and former 16 year resident of the South End of Boston, died on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at her home in Charlestown following a lengthy illness. She was 87 years old. Kay was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts on April 16, 1924 to the late Stephen and Minnie (Hodgdon)...

Sarah M. (Wilkins) Wright

Sarah M. (Wilkins) Wright

Nov 29, 2011

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Sarah M. (Wilkins) Wright, a 25 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Dorchester, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston after a long illness. She was 89 years old. Sarah was born in Boston on March 1, 1922 to the late Frederick and Julia (Quinn) Wilkins. She grew up in...

Joseph W. Roche Sr.

Joseph W. Roche Sr.

Nov 22, 2011

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Joseph W. Roche Sr., a 12 year resident of Malden and former 74 year resident of Charlestown, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Winchester Hospital in Winchester following an extended illness. He was 86 years old. Joe was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where he attended the Boston School system. He enlisted into the...

Richard J. Whalen

Richard J. Whalen

Nov 18, 2011

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Richard J. Whalen, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died suddenly on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 36 years old. Richie was born in Boston on August 18, 1975 to Colleen M. (Doe) and George H. Whalen. He grew up in Charlestown and attended the Boston Public School system. He has been...

Thomas J. Mcnicholas

Thomas J. Mcnicholas

Nov 13, 2011

Obituary

Thomas J. McNicholas, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. Tom was born in Boston to Thomas J. McNicholas Sr. and Margeret M. (Shea) McNicholas. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended Boston Public Schools and...

Mary L. (O'Donnell) O'Halloran

Mary L. (O'Donnell) O'Halloran

Nov 12, 2011

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Mary L. (O'Donnell) O'Halloran, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. She was 77 years old. Mary was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Mary's Church Parochial School and then graduated from Charlestown High School. Mary worked several...

Dorothy F. "Dotty" (Cotter) Greatorex

Dorothy F. "Dotty" (Cotter) Greatorex

Nov 11, 2011

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Dorothy F. "Dotty" (Cotter) Greatorex, a resident of Everett for 11 years and former longtime resident of Charlestown, died on Friday, November 11, 2011 unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 69 years old. Dotty was born in Boston and raised by William and Dorothy Keniston and Margaret O'Callahan. She grew up in Charlestown where she...

Miriam A. (Sloan) English

Miriam A. (Sloan) English

Nov 8, 2011

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Miriam A. (Sloan) English, a 50 year resident of Charlestown, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at her home in Charlestown. She was 75 years old. Miriam was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey where she grew up and attended schools. Miriam worked for more than 30 years as a Home Health Aide in the North Shore area...

Richard S. O'Brien

Richard S. O'Brien

Oct 29, 2011

Obituary

Richard S. O'Brien, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Richie was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where he attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1968 and...

Mary T. (O'Connor) Sweeney-Elias

Mary T. (O'Connor) Sweeney-Elias

Oct 29, 2011

Obituary

Mary T. (O'Connor) Sweeney-Elias, a longtime resident of Charlestown, died on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at her home in Charlestown following a lengthy illness. She was 82 years old. Mary was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where she attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1947. She worked for several years...

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