Obituary For Neal McGeoghean, Sr.

Winchester native and Somerville resident Neal McGeoghean, Sr., 76, died on March 6.

Former Winchester Police Chief John 'Jack' McHugh Dies at 84

McHugh passed away on Valentine's Day.

Former Winchester Police Chief John "Jack" McHugh died on Valentine's Day Thursday at his home. McHugh, 84, served as Winchester Police chief from 1976 until his retirement in April 1989. He spent four decades with the local police department, and also served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. Police Chief Recalls His Boss, Friend Current Police Chief Kenneth Albertelli, who worked about 17 years with McHugh, said McHugh was a lieutenant when he joined the force in 1972. "He was a very thorough, competent and educated man," Albertelli said of McHugh. "He was a strong voice for the police department. He was very instrumental in getting this current police station built in 1985." McHugh served as a past president of the Massachusetts Chiefs of …

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Obituary: Marguerite 'Peg' (Anastasia) Harrington

Marguerite "Peg" (Anastasia) Harrington, of Winchester and Arlington, formerly of West Bridgewater, Hill and Waltham, died Monday, Jan. 21.

Marguerite "Peg" (Anastasia) Harrington, of Winchester and Arlington, formerly of West Bridgewater, Hill and Waltham, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Loving mother of Barry Harrington of Cape Cod and Trudy Hamilton of Easton, Md. Beloved sister of Janet O’Connor of Salem, Marjorie O’Reilly and her husband Peter of Arlington, Joseph Anastasia and his wife Judy of East Burke, Vt., and the late Eloise and Philip Anastasia. Sister in law of Grace Anastasia of Brewster. Also survived by six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Route 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), Arlington, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Funeral mass at Saint Agnes Church at 11 a.m. Relatives …

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Rex Trailer Dies at 84; Share Your Memories, Photos

Boston TV icon hosted a children's show in the 1950s-1970s. Do you have any photos from back in the day?

Rex Trailer, a Boston TV icon who had been recovering from pneumonia recently, has died. Trailer hosted “Boomtown,” a children’s show with a Western theme on WBZ-TV from 1956-1974.  How did a Western cowboy make his mark in Boston? According to Wikipedia, his corporate overlords gave him a choice of Cleveland or Boston. But he's remembered for more than his cowboy get-up. The Boston Globe wrote in an editorial last year: Kids adored Trailer’s rodeo tricks. But mostly they adored him for his consistent kindness and competence. Trailer was 84. A funeral is being planned, but no date has been set yet, according to his website.  Meantime, what are your memories of Rex Trailer? Did you ever meet him or have your picture taken with him? If you'…

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Obituary: Edward J. Boudreau

Edward J. “Pa” Boudreau, age 90, died after a brief illness on Jan. 1. He was 90.

PHOTOS: Winchester Honors Glen Doherty

Winchester residents showed their support for Glen Doherty, who was one of the four Americans killed in the Libya attacks on Sept. 11.

The Winchester community showed its support for one of its own today as people lined the streets from Costello Funeral Home to St. Eulalia's Church, where retired Navy SEAL Glen Doherty was honored by friends and family. Residents were dressed in patriotic attire, waving flags and holding passionate signs as their hearts went out to the 42-year-old's family, who mourned their loss. Doherty was killed on Sept. 11 while he was working for a private security company guarding U.S. Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, who was also killed along with two other Americans at the American consulate in Benghazi. Winchester said goodbye to an American hero, son and loving friend today. Farewell, Glen. Check Winchester Patch's coverage of …

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Funeral Set for Glen Doherty

Services will be held in Glen Doherty's hometown church Tuesday and Wednesday.

Funeral arrangements are set for Winchester native Glen Anthony Doherty who was killed in the Libya attacks last week. Family and friends are invited to gather in St. Eulalia Church at 50 Ridge St. from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. in the church on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Doherty's memory to be made online to the Navy SEAL foundation or the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Read Doherty's full obituary from Costello Funeral Home. Doherty, 42, was among the four Americans killed while serving U.S. Ambassador of Libya John Christopher Stevens at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi Tuesday, Sept. 11. Doherty was a former Navy SEAL working for a private security company …

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Obituary: Patricia Feeley

Patricia's funeral will be held from the Costello Funeral Home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church.