Obituaries

OBIT: Margaret “Peggy” Kearsley, 74, Dance Teacher, Active at Yacht Club

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A Funeral Mass for Margaret J. “Peggy” (Whyte) Kearsley will be celebrated in St. Jude’s Church, Waltham on Tuesday May 30, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

Mrs. Kearsley, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Bowes) Whyte, passed away in her home on Wednesday May 24, 2017.  She was 74. Peggy was born and grew up in Watertown. She graduated from Watertown High School, class of 1960. She even went to the Watertown High Prom with her late husband Wayne.

Government

OBIT: Watertown Historic District Commissioner Carolyn “Nicki” Famiglietti

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The members of the Historic District Commission of Watertown regretfully announce the passing of Carolyn M. “Nicki” Famiglietti, the Secretary to the Historic District Commission for 6 years, announced Preservation Agent Chris Hayward. As a practicing lawyer, and graduate of Boston University School of Law, Carolynn brought exceptional intelligence that was mixed with common sense to the body of this commission and every meeting. She always possessed an awareness of the oftentimes competing aspects contained in each project. Carolyn had an ability to apply the rules of the Historic District Ordinance in a way that honored the rules themselves, the applicants appearing before the commission, and each of the residents of the Historic District over her years of service to the community. It has been an honor to work with Carolyn throughout the years and she will be missed as a valued member of the commission as well as a friend.

Obituaries

OBIT: Ruth Karcher, 96, Lifelong Watertown Resident, Worked at Perkins

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Ruth E. Karcher, of Watertown, died May 6, 2017 at age 96. Beloved daughter of the late Gottfried & Adelaide (Debrikowski) Karcher. Devoted sister of Eva Mason of Watertown, and loving aunt to many generations of nieces & nephews. A lifelong resident of Watertown, Ruth worked at the Perkins School for the Blind for many years. Know for her vibrant, outgoing and friendly personality.

Fallen Firefighter

Funeral for Fallen Watertown Firefighter to be Held Wednesday at St. Pat’s

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Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano’s life will be celebrated at a Funeral Mass at a church just blocks from the fire station where he spent most of his career. 

Toscano’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Main St. in Watertown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, March 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 211 N. Main St.