William "Bill" Edward Burke
Jul 20, 2026
William "Bill" E. Burke, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home in Charlestown. He was 86 years of age.
Bill was born in Boston on March 6, 1940, a son of the late Martin J. Burke and Mildred M. (Blakie) Burke. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the...
Liam D. Fittz
Jul 10, 2026
Liam D. Fittz, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, July 10, 2026 in his home in Charlestown. He was 60 years of age.
Liam was born in Boston on November 15, 1965, a son of the late Charles W. Fittz and Mary "Dolly" (Logan) Fittz. Raised in Charlestown, Liam attended St. Catherine's Parochial School and...
Joseph "Joe" R. Flaherty
Jul 6, 2026
Joseph "Joe" R. Flaherty, a 55-year resident of Medford and formerly of Cambridge, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. He was 84 years of age.
Joe was born in Cambridge on October 21, 1941, a son of the late Richard Flaherty and Sarah (Barrett) Flaherty who both immigrated from Ireland. Joe grew...
George Maynard Page
Jul 5, 2026
CMSGT George M. Page, USAF, (Ret) age 90, passed away on (Sunday 7/5/2026) in San Antonio, Texas. George was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts on 7 December 1935. He graduated from Charlestown High School where he excelled in football as team captain, was Class President and attained the grade of Brigadier General in the Boston high school ROTC program. George served...
Jean A. Tochterman
Jul 3, 2026
Jean A. Tochterman, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly in her home on Friday, July 3, 2026, just 4 days shy of her 90th birthday.
Born in Boston on July 7, 1936, a daughter of the late James Tochterman and Grace (Walker) Tochterman. Her early years in Charlestown were filled with adventure, from playing aboard the USS...
William H. "Bill" Nehill
Jun 17, 2026
William “Bill” Nehill went home to God on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was 81 years of age.
Bill was born in Troy, NY on December 13, 1944, a son of the late Arthur F. and Myrtle Nehill. He grew up in Troy where his mom, a nurse at the hospital behind the family home, played “pitch and catch” with him...
Deborah M. "Debbie" (McNamara) Biggins
Jun 15, 2026
Deborah M. "Debbie"(McNamara) Biggins, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was 69 years old.
Debbie was born in Somerville on November 12, 1956, a daughter of the late Richard McNamara and Edda (Brisson) McNamara. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from St. Rose...
Retired Boston Firefighter David C. Johnson
Jun 10, 2026
Retired Boston Firefighter David C. Johnson, a 58-year resident of Medford and formerly of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home in Medford. He was 83 years of age.
David was born in Boston on April 19, 1943, a son of the late Carl W. Johnson and Agnes (McGonagle) Johnson. He grew up in Charlestown...
Robert Emmett “Bob” O'Leary
Jun 10, 2026
Robert Emmett O'Leary “Bob”, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2026. Born on June 8, 1944, Bob lived a full and devoted life marked by dedication, kindness, and a steadfast commitment to both his community and family.
Robert was a retired Assistant Clerk of the Massachusetts Trial Court, having devoted 44 years...
Karen Connolly
Jun 6, 2026
Karen Connolly, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 63 years of age.
Karen was born in Boston on May 13, 1963, a daughter of the late John J. Connolly and Fern (Titcomb) Connolly. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston...
Maureen C. (Arbuckle) Condon
Jun 5, 2026
Maureen Catherine (Arbuckle) Condon, of Holliston and former resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life and peace on June 5th, 2026, at the age of 89 in Lexington after complications of an unexpected illness.
Maureen was the beloved daughter of the late John Arbuckle and Marie (Weddleton) Arbuckle. Maureen grew up in Charlestown and graduated from Charlestown High School. After high...
Michael G. "Mike" Howell
Jun 4, 2026
Michael G. "Mike" Howell, a lifelong resident of Charlestown and a proud Townie, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.
Mike was born in Boston on April 29, 1961, a son of the late Donald F. Howell and Mary Ellen (Wrenn) Howell. He grew up...
Lena (Cacicio) Doherty
May 31, 2026
Lena (Cacicio) Doherty, lovingly known simply as “Nana” to nearly everyone who knew her, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Boston’s West End on September 14, 1931, Lena was the daughter of the late Augustino Cacicio and Eileen (Sacramona) Cacicio and was raised in Charlestown —...
Maureen (Gaffney) Lavely
May 28, 2026
Maureen Gaffney Lavely, of Charlestown, MA, died on May 28, 2026, at age 91. Born May 2, 1935, she was raised in The Bronx, New York, daughter of Harold and Dorothy Ahders Gaffney. Predeceased by husband Henry as well as former husband Donald Koeller. Survived by daughter Kathryn Marie Koeller Bosworth, husband Charles and their children Rebecca Sobon, her husband...
Hanorah M. "Nonie" (Burke) Gaffney
May 24, 2026
Hanorah Marie (Burke) Gaffney, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away in Leominster Hospital on May 24, 2026 at the age of 90 years old. Norah was born on the family homestead in Ring, Co. Waterford, Ireland on September 1st, 1935. Affectionately called “Nonie” by her parents, Brigid and James, she was the second oldest of five children and a...
Carol A. McGonagle
May 24, 2026
Carol A. McGonagle, a resident of Wakefield and former 22-year resident of Saugus and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. She was 81 years of age.
Carol was born in Somerville on June 14, 1944, a daughter of the late James H. McGonagle and Helen (O'Connell) McGonagle. She...
Mary Rose (Sullivan) Carroll
May 19, 2026
Mary Rose (Sullivan) Carroll, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life by accident on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her home. She was 71 years of age.
Mary was born in Boston on July 13, 1954, a daughter of the late Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. and Mary R. (Robbins) Sullivan. She grew up in Charlestown where she attended St....
Diane R. (Johnson) Sullivan
May 14, 2026
Diane R. (Johnson) Sullivan, a 20 year resident of Winthrop and formerly of Medford and Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. She was 76 years of age.
Diane was born in Somerville on February 25, 1950, a daughter of the late Harry Johnson and Catherine (O'Rourke) Johnson. She...
Sharon A. (McNeil) Fitzgerald LPN
May 13, 2026
Sharon A. (McNeil) Fitzgerald LPN, a 55-year resident of Billerica and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home in Billerica. She was 78 years of age.
Sharon was born in Somerville on November 2, 1947, a daughter of the late retired Boston Firefighter James A. McNeil and Mildred E. "Millie" (Austin) McNeil....
Mary M. (Babcock) Sexton
May 6, 2026
Mary M. (Babcock) Sexton, 84, a longtime resident of Melrose and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Boston on July 2, 1941, Mary was the middle daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (O’Gara) Babcock. She was raised in Charlestown, attended Saint Catherine’s...
