CHARLES YETMAN

YETMAN, Charles Of Rockland, formerly of Roslindale and South Boston, passed away peacefully March 6, 2022 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Joanne Dolan Yetman. Loving father of Lynne Marie Monnett of Colorado, Shannon Earl of Nevada, Candice Wickman of New York, Randall Forest and Mark Forest of Weymouth. Loving brother of the late June Hannon. Survived by Leo Hannon of West Roxbury, Phyllis lgoe of Roslindale, Paula Yetman of Dedham, John and Mary Yetman of South Boston, Kevin and Donna Yetman of West Roxbury. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Paul and Mildred Yetman. Charlie was a strong advocate and clinician in the battle against substance use since 1989. He worked as the Director of Community Programs for the Boston Public Health Commission since 1990 and most recently was an instructor of criminal justice at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a reentry facilitator at the Suffolk Country House of Correction. Much of his work was geared toward helping women and men successfully reenter society after incarceration. Being privileged to do this work, Charlie had considered himself "the luckiest guy in the world". He was often heard saying "I see miracles on a daily basis." He served as president of the board of directors of Gavin Foundation in South Boston and served on the board of governors for the National Association of Forensic Counselors. Charlie was one of the founders of MASH, Massachusetts Alliance of Sober Housing and served on the board of directors. He was a co-founder of the Wyman Reentry Program and also co-founder of Yetman Sober Housing with his sister Paula Yetman. In February of 2012, Charlie was honored by many friends at a tribute in his honor. A proclamation by the Mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino, declared February 29th as Charlie Yetman Day, which was set aside to encourage others to commit an act of kindness to someone in need. He has also been the recipient of the "Outstanding Volunteer" award from the Mass Parole Board, The Stanley Jones "Clean Slate" award, "The Extra Mile" award from Boston Public Health Commission, "The Joe Walsh" award from the South Boston Collaborative, and 4 citations from the Massachusetts State Legislators. Charlie was an avid motorcyclist and member of In The Wind. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, March 12th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10 o'clock. To live stream the Funeral Mass, go to www.sttheresaparishboston.com Interment Private. ln lieu of flowers, Charlie requested donations be sent to: Edwina Martin House c/o Judy McDonough, 678 North Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301. For directions and guestbook gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600