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CHARLES HANAFIN Obituary

HANAFIN, Charles L. Of Burlington, formerly of Mission Hill, Oct.1. Beloved husband of 63 years of Rose (McGillicuddy). Loving father of Charles and his wife Judy, Rosemary Farrow and her husband Michael, John and his wife Mary, Jim and his wife Susan, Gerard and his wife Cecile, Diane Reale and her husband Dan, Christine Scola and her husband Michael, Kathleen Coluci and her husband Kevin, David and his wife Lori, Daniel and his wife Angela, all of Burlington, and Jean Armano and her husband Robert of Methuen. Brother of William of Roslindale, Helen Dignan of Burlington, Catherine "Kitty" Provost of Nashua, The late Connie, Jack, George, and Jim. Grandfather of 65 and great- grandfather of 26. Visiting hours will be held at St. Margaret's Church, 111 Winn Street on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 4-8 p.m. The evening will conclude with a Wake Vigil beginning at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Margaret's Church on Friday at 10 a.m. The interment will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Charles' name may be made to Heartbeat Pregnancy Help Center, PO Box 153, Burlington, MA 01803 Arrangements under the direction of the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, BURLINGTON. For directions obituary & online guestbook see www.stmargaretburlington.org or sullivanfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2017.

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October 6, 2017

John (and Mary):

So sorry to hear of your dear father's passing. We were just talking about what a lovely man he was at coffee, and so giving to everyone. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

God is good and is awaiting his arrival.

Love, the Twins, Janice and Jane Abbruzzi

Lorraine Mattson

October 5, 2017

To the Hanafin family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting your husband/father/grandfather/great grandfather at St. Margaret's while joining you in saying the Rosary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Therese Davis

October 4, 2017

I heard you entered Heaven just a few days ago. My eyes filled with tears for your families great loss, especially for your wife and my dear friend, Diane. You've proven to be a true follower of the Lord. A strong leader, leading by examples for all that knew you and your family. As you enjoy the closeness of Jesus Christ, continue to shine your love, faith and peace to your loving wife and all your children. I'll continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. You've left your legacy of the value of God and Family, right from wrong. You've reaped your rewards and so many blessings. Seeing your wonderful children, grandchildren and great grandchildren! After all your diligent and faithful committed work, it's now your time to enjoy the blissful joys of our Gracious Lord. God Bless your family and friends, as you continue to look down upon them in their times of sadness and missing you. All my love and prayers forever!

Debbie Collins

October 4, 2017

RIP Charles Hanafin
My prayers go out to the family

Paul & Karen Hanafin

October 4, 2017

RIP Uncle Charlie. A life well lived indeed.

October 2, 2017

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may the perpetual light shine down upon him, may he rest in peace. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

October 2, 2017

May he Rest in Peace
Angelo Scalia (formerly with PRU}

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Memorial Events
for CHARLES HANAFIN

Oct

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Margaret's Church

111 Winn Street, MA

Oct

5

Vigil

8:00 p.m.

St. Margaret's Church

111 Winn Street, MA

Oct

6

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Margaret's Church

111 Winn Street, MA

Oct

6

Interment

Chestnut Hill Cemetery

Burlington, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803

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