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Robert G. Doherty

Robert G. Doherty

Aug 8, 2011

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Robert G. Doherty, a 5 year resident of Seabrook, New Hampshire and formerly of Billerica and Charlestown, died on Monday, August 8, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua, New Hampshire following an extended illness. He was 76 years old. Robert was born in Boston on October 15, 1934 to the late John and Grace (McKenney) Doherty. He...

Tina V. Staples

Tina V. Staples

Aug 6, 2011

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Tina V. Staples, a lifelong Charlestown resident, died suddenly in New Hampshire on Saturday, August 6, 2011. She was 44 years old. Tina was born in Boston on May 31, 1967 to Pamela C. Tamburello and Michael J. Doyle. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended Boston Public Schools. Tina worked as a waitress for several restaurants,...

Julia Rose Masci

Julia Rose Masci

Jul 30, 2011

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Julia Rose Masci, a longtime resident of Melrose, died on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Epoch Senior Health Care in Melrose following a lengthy illness. She was 90 years old. Julia was born in Malden on September 15, 1920 to the late Joseph and Angeline (Guariglia) Masci. She grew up in Melrose where she attended Melrose Public Schools...

William F. Connolly (Sp 6, U.S. Army, Ret.)

William F. Connolly (Sp 6, U.S. Army, Ret.)

Jul 25, 2011

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William F. Connolly (SP 6, U.S. ARMY RET.) a 25 year resident of Melrose and formerly of Charlestown and Malden, died on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose following an extended illness. He was 83 years old. William was born in Boston on July 6, 1928 to the late Michael and Mary (Gorham) Connolly. He...

Donna M. (Hennessey) Hartung

Donna M. (Hennessey) Hartung

Jul 24, 2011

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Donna M. (Hennessey) Hartung, a 28 year resident of Revere and formerly of Charlestown, died on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at The Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 63 years old. Donna was born in Somerville on August 4, 1947 to the late Joseph and Frances (Cunha) Hennessey. She grew...

Margaret M. (Tagen) Coyne

Margaret M. (Tagen) Coyne

Jul 18, 2011

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Margaret M. (Tagen) Coyne, a longtime resident of Charlestown, died on Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Wakefield Care and Rehab. Center in Wakefield after a lengthy illness. She was 89 years old. Margaret was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where she attended Boston Public Schools. Margaret enlisted into the United States Womens Army Air...

William D. "Soupy" Campbell

William D. "Soupy" Campbell

Jul 15, 2011

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William D. "Soupy" Campbell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his home in Charlestown after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. Soupy was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where he attended Boston Public Schools. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1954...

Robert H. "Bob" Callahan

Robert H. "Bob" Callahan

Jul 12, 2011

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Robert H. "Bob" Callahan, a 43 year resident of Melrose, died suddenly at his home in Melrose on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He was 77 years old. Bob was a fixture on Main Street everyday, walking up to 15 miles a day between Pine Banks in Melrose and Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield with his sunglasses and hat. Bob...

Mary C. "Mae" (Mccrevan) Feeney

Mary C. "Mae" (Mccrevan) Feeney

Jul 11, 2011

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Mary C. "Mae" (McCrevan) Feeney, a lifelong Charlestown resident, died on Monday, July 11, 2011 at The Lighthouse Nursing Home in Revere following a lenghty illness. She was 87 years old. Mae was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where she attended Boston Public Schools. Mae has been a homemaker most of her adult life and...

John J. Lillis

John J. Lillis

Jul 11, 2011

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John J. Lillis, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Monday, July 11, 2011 at his home in Charlestown following an extended illness. He was 76 years old. John was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where he attended Boston Public Schools. John worked for several years at B&M Railroad. He has worked on the Boston...

Francis J. "Frank" Saccardo

Francis J. "Frank" Saccardo

Jun 14, 2011

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Francis J. "Frank" Saccardo, a resident of Hampton, New Hampshire for the last 8 years and a former resident of Tewksbury for 5 years and a former longtime resident of Charlestown, died suddenly at his home in Hampton, New Hampshire on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was 80 years old. Frank was born in Boston and grew up...

Catherine M. "Kay" Dunne

Catherine M. "Kay" Dunne

Jun 12, 2011

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Catherine M. "Kay" Dunne, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Sunday, June 12, 2011 in Attleboro following a brief illness. She was 89 years old. Kay worked for many years as an operator for New England Telephone Company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Kay is the beloved sister of the late Theresa...

Katherine P. Kennedy

Katherine P. Kennedy

Jun 10, 2011

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Katherine P. Kennedy, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and former resident of Winthrop Street, died on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a lengthy illness. She was 82 years old. Katherine is the beloved daughter of the late James and Theresa (Monagle) Kennedy. She is the devoted sister of the late John T....

Priscilla (Ryan) Flaherty-Mcgrath

Priscilla (Ryan) Flaherty-Mcgrath

Jun 9, 2011

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Priscilla (Ryan) Flaherty-McGrath, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Everett Nursing Home in Everett following an extended illness. She was 84 years old. Priscilla is the devoted partner of the late Edward Lynch. She is the devoted mother of Harry McGrath of Charlestown, James McGrath of South Carolina, the late Deborah...

Patricia A. (Hayes) Rooney

Patricia A. (Hayes) Rooney

Jun 7, 2011

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Patricia A. (Hayes) Rooney, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died at her home in Charlestown following an extended illness. She was 73 years old. Patricia was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where she attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Girls High School in Boston in 1956. She worked for New England Telephone Company for...

John J. "Jack" Seward

John J. "Jack" Seward

Jun 5, 2011

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John J. "Jack" Seward, a 5 year resident of Woburn and former longtime Charlestown resident, died suddenly while at work on Sunday, June 5, 2011. He was 62 years old. Jack was born in Boston on September 12, 1948 to the late William and Marie (Parent) Seward. Jack grew up in Charlestown where he attended St. Mary's Parochial...

Michael Ryan Nelson

Michael Ryan Nelson

Jun 4, 2011

Obituary

Michael Ryan Nelson who was born on Saturday, May 28, 2011 and died suddenly at home in Charlestown on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Michael Ryan is the loving son of Michael D. Nelson and Devan O'Malley McDonald. Funeral Services and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden are private.

Martha L. (Boudreau) Prince

Martha L. (Boudreau) Prince

May 29, 2011

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Martha L. (Boudreau) Prince, a 52 year resident of Charlestown, died on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Woodbriar of Wilmington Nursing Home in Wilmington following an extended illness. She was 88 years old. Martha was born in Nova Scotia, Canada on February 14, 1923 to the late Francis C. and Margaret T. (Muise) Boudreau. She grew up in...

Joseph T. Plunkett

Joseph T. Plunkett

May 27, 2011

Obituary

Joseph T. Plunkett, a 55 year resident of Somerville, died on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. He was 80 years old. Joe was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where he attended Boston Public Schools. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1951 and served his...

Dorothy A. (Burditt) Williams

Dorothy A. (Burditt) Williams

May 20, 2011

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Dorothy A. (Burditt) Williams, a 33 year resident of Wakefield, died on Friday, May 20, 2011, at her home in Wakefield after a 16 year courageous battle with cancer. She was 59 years old. Dorothy was born in Boston on December 10, 1951 to Edith (Mattaliano) Burditt and the late Carl B. Burditt of Holbrook. She grew up...

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