Jayne Marie Moriarty One of God’s special children — a radiant spirit filled with joy and love Jayne Marie Moriarty, formerly of Charlestown, and a cherished long-time resident of Woburn, departed from us on December 11, 2025. Jayne graced this…
Category: Obituaries
Obituaries 11-20-2025
William Robert “Elmo” Lane US Postal Service Retiree William Robert “Elmo” Lane, 76, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, with his family by his side. Born in Boston on March…
Obituaries 10-16-2025
Janice “Jan” Mastrocola Past President of the Charlestown Historical and Preservation Society Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home…
Obituaries 09-19-2025
Virginia M. “Ginger” Leonard Retired Boston City Hospital Heart Technician Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Friday, September 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262…
Obituaries 05-16-2025
Loretta “Sissy” (Doherty) Durkin Former Charlestown resident Loretta “Sissy” (Doherty) Durkin, 93, formerly of Charlestown and Scituate, passed away on April 27, 2025. The cherished wife of the late Bernard Michael “Barney” Durkin, she was the loving sister to Anne…
Obituaries 11-26-2024
John Anthony “Jack” King, Jr. Longtime member of the Old Charlestown School Boys Association Relatives and friends attended a Memorial Mass for John Anthony “Jack” King, Jr. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday, November 21. At 82 years…
Obituaries 10-16-2024
Anthony R. Merlino A Man of Many Talents Anthony R. Merlino, 38, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2024. Born in Boston, Anthony was the beloved son of Anna and Richard Merlino. He was raised in Wakefield, where he spent…
Obituaries 10-03-2024
Kathleen M. Elliott Known for her kind-hearted, humble and upbeat nature, especially her creative wit and intelligence Kathleen M. Elliott, 73, of Charlestown, beloved partner of Ann Beard for 26 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Kathy…
Obituaries 07-03-2024
Robert Maguire His life was a testament to the power of living boldly and loving life deeply It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our legendary uncle, brother, neighbor, colleague and friend, Robert L. Maguire…
Obituaries 06-06-2024
Mary Frances Russell One of the Original Professors at Bunker Hill Community College Mary Frances Russell, formerly of Easthampton, Charlestown and West Concord, died April 4, 2024, at Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings, Waltham, Massachusetts. She was 90 years…