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.

Obituaries

OBIT: Georgina Spence, 67, Watertown High Grad, Worked in Payroll for UPS

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A visitation will be held on Thursday March 16th, 2017 in MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. for Georgina M. Spence. Ms. Spence passed away in Cambridge on Friday morning after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late George R. Spence, Sr. & Betty M. Spence (Smith). She was 67. Born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Georgina moved to Watertown at a young age.

Obituaries

OBIT: Shirley Urquhart, 96, Devoted Mother, Grandmother & Nurse

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A Funeral Service will be celebrated for Shirley B. (Hanson) Urquhart on March 3, 2017 in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown at 11 a.m.

Shirley was a daughter of the late Harry & Bertha (Lowe) Hanson. She passed away on February 28, 2017 surrounded by her family after a brief period of declining health. She was 96. Shirley was a life-long resident of Lexington. She graduated from Lexington High School, class of 1938.