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Donna T. (Hickey) Greatorex

Donna T. (Hickey) Greatorex

Sep 16, 2024

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Donna T. Greatorex (Hickey), of Dedham formerly of Charlestown, died suddenly September 16, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Born on September 16, 1947, in Cambridge, MA, Donna was the third of five children born to John J. Hickey and Agnes M. (Caffrey) Hickey. We all lost a kind, caring, and remarkable person, Donna Teresa (Hickey) Greatorex....

Martha E. (Britton) Dwyer

Martha E. (Britton) Dwyer

Sep 9, 2024

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Martha Elizabeth (Britton) Dwyer, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life at her home after a three year battle with cancer. She was 73 years of age. Martha was born in Boston on May 20, 1951, daughter of the late Herbert B. Stone and late Josephine L. (Collins) Stone. She grew up in Charlestown where she...

Retired Boston Police Detective John J. ''Jack'' Pierce

Retired Boston Police Detective John J. ''Jack'' Pierce

Sep 7, 2024

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Retired Boston Police Detective John J. "Jack" Pierce, a true Townie of Charlestown and Braintree, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Jack was born in Boston on January 18, 1942, a son of the late retired Boston Firefighter Martin E. "Marty" Pierce and Mary E. (Geswell)...

William E. ''Bill'' Howell

William E. ''Bill'' Howell

Sep 2, 2024

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William E. "Bill" Howell, Retired Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General. Of Wakefield, formerly of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 2, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 94. He is the husband of Joan Howell of Wakefield, formerly of Charlestown. He is the father of Nancy Howell of Wakefield and William E....

Janet M. Desmond

Janet M. Desmond

Aug 22, 2024

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Janet M. Desmond, a devoted mother, cherished sister, and loyal friend, passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on November 8, 1956, Janet spent her life in Boston, where she cultivated a deep love for the city's sports teams and the community she called home. Janet's days were filled with music, a constant...

Daniel T. ''Dan'' Mckillop

Daniel T. ''Dan'' Mckillop

Aug 21, 2024

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Daniel T. "Dan" McKillop, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of Woburn, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 83 years of age. Dan was born in Woburn on May 26, 1941, a son of the late Daniel J. McKillop and Barbara L. (Jordan) McKillop....

Retired Boston Fire Lieutenant, Edward G. ''Eddie'' O'Brien

Retired Boston Fire Lieutenant, Edward G. ''Eddie'' O'Brien

Aug 14, 2024

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Retired Boston Fire Department Lieutenant, Edward G. "Eddie" O'Brien, a resident of Hollywood, Florida and formerly of Charlestown and Somerville, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Naples, Florida. He was 87 years of age. Eddie was born in Boston on January 13, 1937, a son of the late James H. O'Brien and Mary C....

Maria Mercedes (Mamita) Villarreal Castillo

Maria Mercedes (Mamita) Villarreal Castillo

Aug 13, 2024

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Maria Mercedes (Mamita) Villarreal Castillo, a resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Tuesday August 13, 2024, at her home with family by her side. She was 89 years of age. Maria was born on September 12th, 1934, in her native country of Chile to the late Wenceslao Villarreal and Rosa Castillo and lived her early life...

James E. ''Jim'' Hingston

James E. ''Jim'' Hingston

Aug 10, 2024

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James E. "Jim" Hingston, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday August 10, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 77 years of age. Jim was born in Boston on December 11, 1946, a son of the late Joseph Hingston and Margaret (O'Neil) Hingston. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended...

Helen P. (Gallo) Bryan

Helen P. (Gallo) Bryan

Aug 9, 2024

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My mother, Helen Gallo Bryan, of Charlestown, MA, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9th, 2024 following complications from surgery. She was born on November 9th, 1959 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Julie and Walter Gallo where my grandfather was serving in the United States Marine Corps. She is survived by my grandmother, Julie, my father, Dave,...

Helena ''Helen'' (Doherty) Reidy

Helena ''Helen'' (Doherty) Reidy

Aug 7, 2024

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Helen Reidy, a longtime resident of Saugus and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday August 7, 2024 at her home in Danvers with family by her side. She was 88 years of age. Helen was born on June 11th, 1936 in Boston to the late Bernard Doherty and Margaret (Dare) Doherty and lived her early...

Charlene M. (Carvell) Sweeney

Charlene M. (Carvell) Sweeney

Aug 1, 2024

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Charlene Sweeney, a cherished fixture of Charlestown, passed away suddenly at the age of 76. A proud, lifetime resident of Charlestown, Charlene was deeply rooted in her community, and affectionately known as a true "Townie." Born to Charles and Elizabeth Carvell, Charlene grew up surrounded by the love of her siblings, including her late sister Francis Roberts and...

Steven G. Fitzpatrick

Steven G. Fitzpatrick

Jul 31, 2024

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Steven Gerald Fitzpatrick, age 67, of Revere (formerly of Malden) passed away after a lengthy illness on July 31, 2024. Steven was born on September 8, 1956 to the late Gerald and Helga (Verweyen). He grew up in Malden and graduated from Malden High School. He lived there most of his life before moving to Revere. He worked...

Maria Sindoni

Maria Sindoni

Jul 20, 2024

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Maria Sindoni "Ma", a resident of Plymouth and formerly of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was 99 years of age. Maria was born in Sciaccia , Sicily on February 24, 1925. She came to America in 1956 and lived in Charlestown until 2008. Maria loved to cook for her friends and family...

Elizabeth A. (Mullan) Laterz

Elizabeth A. (Mullan) Laterz

Jul 18, 2024

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Elizabeth Mullan LaTerz, age 63, of North Reading MA & Cape Coral FL, passed away on July 18, 2024, after a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Liz was born on 7/11/61 to George T. & Mary T. Mullan in Winchester MA. After Liz graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy, she went on to study Business at Bentley College...

Rosemarie Senna (Greatorex)

Rosemarie Senna (Greatorex)

Jul 17, 2024

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Rosemarie Senna (Greatorex) of Everett formerly of Charlestown, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2024. She was 72 years of age. Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband Bob "Butsy" Greatorex, as well as her sister Kathy and Brother George. She is survived by her beloved children; Brian Mahan and his daughter Lilirose; Phyllis Castro and her...

John E. Walker Jr.

John E. Walker Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

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In Loving Memory of John Ernest Walker, Jr. beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Cherished Grandfather. John, a role model of love and inspiration, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at the age of 89. He gracefully transitioned from this world surrounded by the warmth of his family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and...

Kathryn B. ''Kathy'' (Malone) Perry

Kathryn B. ''Kathy'' (Malone) Perry

Jun 22, 2024

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Kathryn B. "Kathy" (Malone) Perry, a resident of Stoneham and formerly of Charlestown and Somerville, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 84 years of age. Kathy has lived a life gracefully and with courage while battling a day-to-day disease with Type 1 Diabetes for 71 years. Kathy...

Chief Chaplain Of The Boston Fire Department, Reverend Daniel J. Mahoney

Chief Chaplain Of The Boston Fire Department, Reverend Daniel J. Mahoney

Jun 19, 2024

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Chief Chaplain Of The Boston Fire Department, Reverend Daniel J. Mahoney, Pastor Emeritus of St. Francis De Sales Church in Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, June 19, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 94 years of age. Fr. Dan was born in Haverhill on February 19, 1930, a son of the late...

Retired Boston Firefighter Michael J. Cedorchuk

Retired Boston Firefighter Michael J. Cedorchuk

Jun 9, 2024

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Michael J. Cedorchuk of Tewksbury and Florida, formerly of Charlestown died unexpectedly on June 9, 2024 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Michael was born in Boston in 1948, son of the late Stephen Cedorchuk and Julia (Leahy) Cedorchuk of Charlestown. Michael attended Boston Technical High School where he was a prominent hockey player, continuing his education at...

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