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Courtney L. Considine

Courtney L. Considine

Oct 19, 2026

Courtney L. Considine, a resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, was called home to God on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Tewksbury Hospital. She was 40 years old.

Courtney was born in Boston on December 27, 1985, a daughter of Patrick J. Considine Jr. and Karen A. (Sullivan) Considine. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Catherine's...

James M. "Jim" Evers

James M. "Jim" Evers

Oct 18, 2026

James M. "Jim" Evers Sr., a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 60 years old.

Jim was born in Somerville on November 18, 1965, a son of the late Edward J. "Red" Evers and Mary E. "Lady" (McGoff) Evers. He grew up in...

Simone M. (Montminy) Lally

Simone M. (Montminy) Lally

Oct 13, 2026

Simone M. (Montminy) Lally, a 26-year resident of Tewksbury and formerly of Somerville, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Winchester Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Winchester. She was 88 years of age.

Simone was born in Cambridge on September 2, 1938, a daughter of the late Charles Montminy and Cynthia (Hammond) Montminy. Simone grew up in Cambridge...

Grace E. (Farren) Campbell

Grace E. (Farren) Campbell

Oct 10, 2026

Grace Elizabeth (Farren) Campbell, a lifelong and very proud resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea. She was 84 years of age.

Grace was born in Boston on January 17, 1942, a daughter of County Donegal, Ireland immigrants Daniel P. Farren and Rose (Devlin) Farren. Grace grew...

Stella M. Burke

Stella M. Burke

Oct 9, 2026

Stella M. Burke, a lifelong resident of Cambridge, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 71 years old.

Stella was born in Cambridge on September 30, 1955, a daughter of the late Daniel Burke and Stella (Tamkutonis) Burke. She grew up in Cambridge where she attended Immaculate Conception Parochial School and graduated...

MaryEllen (Troy) Venezia

MaryEllen (Troy) Venezia

Oct 3, 2026

MaryEllen (Troy) Venezia, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 3, 2026 following an extended illness. She was 81 years old.

MaryEllen was born in Medford on May 23, 1945, a daughter of the late James Troy and Mary (Williams) Troy. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School System...

Frederick L. "Fred" Carey

Frederick L. "Fred" Carey

Oct 3, 2026

Frederick L. "Fred" Carey, a resident of Medford and formerly of Wilmington, Somerville, and always a Charlestown Townie, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in his home in Medford. He was 90 years old.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Patricia (Hagan) Carey, he was a devoted father to Kathy Carey and her wife, Neeco; Nancy Marotta...

Robert C. "Bob" Finneran

Robert C. "Bob" Finneran

Oct 1, 2026

Robert C. "Bob" Finneran, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of Dorchester, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, October 1, 2026, following complications from a stroke. He was 78 years old. Bob is survived by his daughter and best friend, Alexis Finneran-Tkachuk and her husband Kevin and his beloved grandson John Robert Fitzgerald Tkachuk.

 Born on September 12, 1948,...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Donnaruma

Gerald A. "Jerry" Donnaruma

Oct 1, 2026

Gerald A. "Jerry" Donnaruma, a longtime resident of Charlestown and formerly of East Boston, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 89 years old.

Jerry was born in Boston on February 12, 1937, a son of the late Sabatino Donnaruma and Anna (Rumma) Donnaruma. He grew up in East...

Neil "Big Neil" McLaughlin

Neil "Big Neil" McLaughlin

Sep 30, 2026

Neil “Big Neil” McLaughlin, entered into eternal life on September 30th, 2026. He was 75 years old.

Born in Peterborough, England, he came to Charlestown, Massachusetts at age 6 aboard the Queen Mary with his parents the late Edward and Elizabeth (Rogers), and his siblings. He was a loving companion to Eileen McDonald of Charlestown and Port St. Lucie, Florida. Neil...

Margaret N. "Peg" (Gallivan) Bradley

Margaret N. "Peg" (Gallivan) Bradley

Sep 26, 2026

Margaret "Peg" Norine Bradley, a resident of Tewksbury, formerly of Charlestown and Everett, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. She was 94 years old.

Peg was the daughter of John and Margaret (Murch) Gallivan. She grew up in Everett and moved to Charlestown a few years after marrying her husband, Frank. Peg worked as a teacher’s assistant at the Kent...

Michael J. "Smokey" Cain

Michael J. "Smokey" Cain

Sep 26, 2026

Michael J. "Smokey" Cain, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years of age.

Smokey was born in Boston on October 25, 1964, a son of the late James E. Cain and Eleanor M. (Ahearn) Cain. He grew up...

Rose M. (McLaughlin) Bartolo

Rose M. (McLaughlin) Bartolo

Sep 25, 2026

Rose M. (McLaughlin) Bartolo, 95, of Charlestown, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026 in her home, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmine A. Bartolo and the dear mother of daughters Ann Marie and Maryann.

Rose was born in 1931 in the Charlestown home she would spend her lifetime in....

Raymond Edward Morris Jr.

Raymond Edward Morris Jr.

Sep 20, 2026

Raymond Edward Morris Jr., 72, of Anthony, Florida, passed away peacefully in Summerfield, Florida at the Brandley Hospice House, on September 20th, 2026.

Raymond was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, to Raymond Edward Morris Sr. and Marion Frances Morris on December 26, 1953. Raymond grew up in Charlestown, Massachusetts. He attended Brighton High School, graduating in 1972.

Raymond proudly dedicated 26 years of...

John J. “Jay” McCabe III

John J. “Jay” McCabe III

Sep 14, 2026

John J. “Jay” McCabe III, a resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown, was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 54 years old.

Jay was a deeply loved husband, son, brother, family member, and friend. Jay had an enormous heart and an extraordinary mind. Exceptionally sharp and endlessly curious, he had a...

Joseph O. "Joe" Venezia

Joseph O. "Joe" Venezia

Sep 4, 2026

Joseph O. "Joe" Venezia, a 20 year resident of Revere and formerly of Cambridge and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 4, 2026 in his home. He was 83 years old.

Joe was born in Boston on January 2, 1943, a son of the late Raffaele E. Venezia and Agnes T. (Hayes) Venezia. He grew up in Charlestown, where...

Gerard J. "Jerry" Benoit

Gerard J. "Jerry" Benoit

Aug 29, 2026

Gerard J. “Jerry” Benoit, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and a proud Townie, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded with the love and presence of his sister and nieces and held lovingly by his children beside him in the peaceful moment God called him home at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He was 80 years old.

Jerry...

Kathleen A. "Kathy" (McGonagle) Rae

Kathleen A. "Kathy" (McGonagle) Rae

Aug 27, 2026

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (McGonagle) Rae, a lifelong resident of South Boston, passed peacefully on August 27, 2026 surrounded by her beloved family and friends after a brief illness.

She was the amazing mother of Jason Rae of South Boston and Jennifer Higgins and her husband, Phil, of Abington. Kathy was the daughter of the late Daniel and Marguerite (McKenna) McGonagle. She...

Catherine D. "Nippy" (Hagerty) McKinley

Catherine D. "Nippy" (Hagerty) McKinley

Aug 26, 2026

Catherine D. "Nippy" (Hagerty) McKinley, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home. She was 85 years of age.

Nippy was born in Boston on March 2, 1941. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated throughout the Boston Public School system. Nippy worked as a Baker at Johnny's Food Master...

Ellen M. "Ellie" (Allen) Houlihan

Ellen M. "Ellie" (Allen) Houlihan

Aug 23, 2026

Ellen M. “Ellie” (Allen) Houlihan a lifelong resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 23rd surrounded by loving family. Born in Boston on December 5 1956, daughter of the late Harold and Ellen (Casey) Allen.

Ellie worked for Dental Arts of Boston since 1989. She began as a dental assistant for 10 years until she transitioned to the...

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