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Charles MacFarlane Obituary

Of Chelsea, on August 10, Beloved son of the late James & Catherine (McArthur) MacFarlane. Dear brother of Elizabeth Marshall and James MacFarlane also survived by many nieces & nephews, he was predeceased by 7 brothers & 8 sisters. Funeral Services will be conducted from the Frank A. Welsh & Son's Funeral Home 718 Broadway, CHELSEA on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. Relatives & friends are most kindly invited to attend. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Visiting hours have been omitted. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. Late USCG Veteran, Former Chelsea Ward Alderman, Planning Board member, Conservation Commissioner and Harbormaster, Past Pres. Polish Falcons Nest 485, Legion of Honor member & District 10 Past Pres. Frank A. Welsh & Sons Chelsea, MA 617-889-2723

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 26, 2008

Mr. MacFarlane,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USCG. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Paratus!

PATRICIA HENLEY

August 13, 2008

"UNCLE CHARLIE" A COMPLETE GENTLEMAN AND AND WONDERFUL
STORY TELLER, WE WERE PRIVILEDGED TO KNOW YOU
YOU WILL BE MISSED! PATTI HENLEY
AND JOHN BATES FRIENDS OF CATHERINE BISHOP ELIE

Richard I. Clayman

August 12, 2008

our sincere condolences---Richy& Deborah Clayman

Annette Snyderman

August 12, 2008

Charlie will be missed by those of us who have been here for awhile at City Hall--Loved the donuts he used to bring in and the stories he had.
Rest in peace my friend.

Charles Crannell

August 12, 2008

Many fond memories of my "Uncle Butch", his hearty and infectious laugh, his love for family, and the community where he lived and worked. God BlessYou, Rest in Peace,
Charlie Crannell

Anthony (Tony) Navoy

August 12, 2008

I've Known Charlie (Butch) since we were teens playing sports in Polonia Park. I also served with him on the Falcons Nest & Disrict levels. He was a good friend & I'll always cherish the times we shared.

Friend

August 12, 2008

Charley,
Such a nice man to remember.
Rest in Peace

Barry Rosenberg

August 12, 2008

Chelsea has lost a Great Man
My condolences to the Family
May he Rest in Peace

Jerry Ligocki

August 12, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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