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Helen Charbonnier Obituary

Of Charlestown, June 1, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Augustus P. "Gus" Charbonnier. Devoted mother of Patricia Gundy & her husband William, Thomas Charbonnier (Ret. Mass. State Police) & his wife Leslie, Linda Kerrigan & her husband James, James Charbonnier & his wife Kathy, Maryann Ranahan & her husband Kevin (B.F.D.), Joseph Charbonnier & his wife Kathy, Michael Charbonnier (Hdqts. B.P.D.) & his wife Susan & the late Judy Lucas & her husband Jack. Beloved stepmother of John "Beansie" Charbonnier & his wife Marilyn & the late Richard "Red" Charbonnier & his wife Marilyn. Loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of John Frink & the late Eva Rouillard, Rose Jenkins, Frank Yarasitis & Cornelius James Yarasitis. Helen was a faithful & lifelong parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish. Funeral from the Frank H. Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, Wednesday at 11:A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church at 12:noon. Relatives & friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8p.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Helen's name to either Father Mahoney's Firefighters Memorial Park, c/o 303 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown, MA 02129 or to the Bunker Hill Boys & Girls Club, 15 Green St., Charlestown, MA 02129. Parking area adjacent to funeral home. For obituary, guest book & directions visit www.carrfuneral.com

Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2008.
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Helen (Mother) I would not be who I am or have the family I have without your love and blessing. Mother to Judi, Grandmother to Luke and Jen, Great Grandmother to Caitlyn, Madison, John and Ben. Gus, Red and Judi need you now.
Bless You, I Love You.

Jack Lucas

July 16, 2008

Nana's warm spirit touched so many lives! I have such wonderful memories of her and grandpa...spending Easter morning with them and summer trips together in New Hampshire. Nana always made me and all she spent time with feel so special. She taught Luke and I so much growing up and we loved playing card games with her over ice cream! I loved her patience and kindness and am truly blessed that I had such wonderful times with her in my life!

Jennifer Mumma

June 21, 2008

June 8, 2008
Good-bye Helen. You have been a great friend throughout the years. God loves you.
Bill O'Connell,

Bill O'Connell

June 8, 2008

Great Aunt Helen was just that...GREAT. She has left such a wonderful impact on so many people. I will always remember her just like I still remember Great Uncle Gus dancing with his girls when they were little. The last time I saw Aunt Helen, she thought I was my mother, but I forgave her for that. HA HA HA HA. I wish I could have seen her more often. I'm glad my oldest got to meet her because Great Aunt Helen was someone that EVERYONE needed to meet. She was always smiling when I saw her. Like my mom said, she was never an angel in disguise...you COULD see her wings. I miss her as much as I miss Grammy. Love and miss you all.
Karen (Clark) Woodman & Family

Karen Woodman

June 7, 2008

What a great tribute to your Mom,the mass and eulogy was beautiful .She has a wonderful
family,may God bless you all.

Uncle Bill and Aunt Ann

Bill Downey

June 6, 2008

Maryann & Kevin,

We were so sorry to learn of your loss; our thoughts are with you.

Love, Kevin & Karen

Kevin Hoar

June 4, 2008

To the Charbonnier Family ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Our condolences on your loss.

Fran & Loretta Bradley

June 4, 2008

Kevin, Maryannn, and boys,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jack Kelly

June 4, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

dennis costin

June 3, 2008

Mary LOU SERINO

June 3, 2008

Dearest Maryann, Kevin , our beloved nephews and the entire Charbonnier family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time . We love you and pray that God will comfort you and hold his precious daughter Helen in his arms guiding her into the kingdom of Heaven where all who have passed before her will be there waiting to greet her . Love you !
Monika and Brian Ranahan

Brian & Monika Ranahan

June 3, 2008

Dear Maryann and Family; My sincere sympathy to all of you at this very difficult time. Your Mom was a very warm and caring person that I enjoyed sharing time with these past years. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Most sincerely, Claire Ranahan

Claire Ranahan

June 3, 2008

Maryann, Kevin and boys,
We are so sorry about your loss. May the memories of fun times you had together bring smiles to your face.
Peace to all,
Love Linda, Brianna and Cassidy Downey

June 3, 2008

Dear Jen and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I had the privilege of having breakfast with Jen, Jimmy and "Nana" a few weeks ago and couldn't stop talking about what a remarkable lady she was and how enjoyable it was to speak with her. I know she will be missed terribly and my heart and prayers go out to the whole family.

Elizabeth Falvey

June 3, 2008

June 3, 2008

To the Charbonnier Family ,
My thoughts and prayers for you all during this time of sadness and loss ....I only met your MOM for the first time a couple of months ago (sweet woman )but have known Kevin and Maryann and boys for a few yrs now . My condolences on your loss

Kathy Minehan

June 3, 2008

June 3, 2008

Dear Charbonnier Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you as during this most difficult time.

When my brother Kevin married Maryann, Mrs. Charbonnier treated him like another son. We are grateful for the Love that she shared and the wonderful Legacy that she has left.

Blessings

Kathleen Ranahan

June 3, 2008

Maryann and Kevin, We are so very sorry. We did not know your mother, but we understand from Kevin, what a wonderful woman she was. When we lose our parents, the sadness seems to stay with us a long time. We will talk with you when you are up to having company.
We are sending you a huge hug and lots of love.

Maureen and Bill Cunha

June 3, 2008

Maryann
please know that our prayers are with you and your family. god bless you.

Roderick Fraser

June 3, 2008

Maryann & family Your Mom was the sweetist woman we have ever met. God bless all of you.

Bob & Sandy Ranahan

June 3, 2008

Michael & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much the family means to you, especially your parents. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Steve & Linda

Stephen Raymond

June 3, 2008

Michael & Family,
our condolences for your loss. May the happy memories give you comfort at this time.

Virginia & James Mansfield

June 3, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE CHARBONNIER FAMILY. I NEVER MET YOUR MOTHER IN PERSON, BUT SPOKE TO HER ON THE TELEPHONE MANY TIMES. SHE WAS A VERY KIND AND GENTLE WOMAN. I AM SURE SHE WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED BY HER TUES. SHOPPING GROUP AS WELL AS KENNY HER DRIVER. AGAIN, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU, IN THIS TIME OF YOUR SORROW. BERNARDINE, SCHEDULER, SENIOR SHUTTLE.

BERNARDINE JOSLIN

June 3, 2008

June 2, 2008

June 2, 2008

Charbonnier Family,

So very sorry for your loss. Helen was a lovely woman.

Lynn (Howard) Sorrentino and Family

June 2, 2008

My Aunt Helen . . .Such wonderful memories she has left me with that I ache with happiness. Babysitting, watching parades and JFK march by Hood's, her making umptine different breakfasts, each one wanting something different and getting it, a pantry full of home baked goods, her sign of the cross on my forehead, her laugh, her strength, her compassion, setting up a Christmas Tree Christmas Eve (because Santa brought the Tree) and always with Angel Hair wrapped around and around it and then wrapping the gifts that same evening. A woman to be admired, copied, and certainly NOT an Angel in disguise. Everyone could see her wings. I have attempted to send 2 photos to the Photo Album and hope they come out right as I am no computer expert. One is of the 2 most wonderful people in my life, my mom and Aunt and the other is a group picture of the Aunts outside Aunt Helen's Church. God Bless ALL her family and friends and my prayers are with you all. Love, Rose (Jenkins) Clark and George Clark and our 4 children, Karen, Cheryl, Brenda, and George III, our 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Rose Clark

June 2, 2008

June 2, 2008

Dear Linda, Tommy, and Family,

We were so saddened to hear that your Mom had passed away. Helen, and my mother, Dottie, had recently exchanged letters from FL. Your Mom was so kind to remember my Dad's 1st anniversary death in April, and she sent Ma a card. Your Mom was, and still is, an Angel.

Our Deepest Sympathy,
Paula and Dottie Tomkewicz
OX

Paula Benham

June 2, 2008

What a wonderful legacy of life, love, faith and family Mrs. Charbonnier has left. My late husband Richard and I loved to receive her motherly blessing each time we parted from her. She was a true gift to us all.

Gail Besse

June 2, 2008

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