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Charles A. Doyle, age 74 of Beverly formerly of Andover, died Saturday morning in the Holy Family Hospital, Methuen following a short illness.
He and the "love of his life", Virginia "Ginger" Smith have shared over 25 years together and were married three years ago.
He was born in Lawrence, the son of the late John and Alice (O'Neil) Doyle, who had immigrated from Ireland and settled in Andover, MA. He attended St. Augustine Grammar School in Andover, and was graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lawrence. Mr. Doyle attended Merrimac College until enlisting in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed overseas at bases including Iwo Jima and Japan.
He was honorably discharged and became employed for Western Union as a Telegraph Operator for 20 years until the location was closed. He then worked briefly in the Aerospace industry for Textron Corp in Wilmington and for Modicon in Andover. He retired as the Police and Fire Dispatcher for the town of Andover with over 10 years of service to the community.
Charlie especially enjoyed the holidays and family events when he was surrounded by his family and friends. He also enjoyed golf, the local sports scene, in particular the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics, travel and fine dining. In the summer he enjoyed being on the porch of the Boston Yacht Club.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister Josephine Matthews of Lowell; a sister-in-law Bonne Smith of Westbrook, ME, eight nieces and nephews, who knew him affectionately as "Unkie": Maureen Milne, Rosalie (Milne) Crowley, Retired Andover Police Officer Jack Milne, Andover Fire Dept LT George Milne, Lawrence Firefighter John Grant, Charles Matthews, Mary Lou Matthews Beausoleil, and Victoria Smith.
He was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers-in-law: Margaret and her husband Gerald Grant formerly of Andover, Rose and her husband Walter Milne, formerly of Andover and Ray Matthews, formerly of Lowell and an infant brother John Doyle who died at birth.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 A.M. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St (cor of North St, Rte 114) Salem to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 81 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Interment will be private. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10168 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. For online guest book or additional information please visit MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978 744 0497.
Charles A. Doyle, age 74 of Beverly formerly of Andover, died Saturday morning in the Holy Family Hospital, Methuen following a short illness.
He and the "love of his life", Virginia "Ginger" Smith have shared over 25 years together and were married three years ago.
He was born in Lawrence, the son of the late John and Alice (O'Neil) Doyle, who had immigrated from Ireland and settled in Andover, MA. He attended St. Augustine Grammar School in Andover, and was graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lawrence. Mr. Doyle attended Merrimac College until enlisting in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed overseas at bases including Iwo Jima and Japan.
He was honorably discharged and became employed for Western Union as a Telegraph Operator for 20 years until the location was closed. He then worked briefly in the Aerospace industry for Textron Corp in Wilmington and for Modicon in Andover. He retired as the Police and Fire Dispatcher for the town of Andover with over 10 years of service to the community.
Charlie especially enjoyed the holidays and family events when he was surrounded by his family and friends. He also enjoyed golf, the local sports scene, in particular the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics, travel and fine dining. In the summer he enjoyed being on the porch of the Boston Yacht Club.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister Josephine Matthews of Lowell; a sister-in-law Bonne Smith of Westbrook, ME, eight nieces and nephews, who knew him affectionately as "Unkie": Maureen Milne, Rosalie (Milne) Crowley, Retired Andover Police Officer Jack Milne, Andover Fire Dept LT George Milne, Lawrence Firefighter John Grant, Charles Matthews, Mary Lou Matthews Beausoleil, and Victoria Smith.
He was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers-in-law: Margaret and her husband Gerald Grant formerly of Andover, Rose and her husband Walter Milne, formerly of Andover and Ray Matthews, formerly of Lowell and an infant brother John Doyle who died at birth.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 A.M. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St (cor of North St, Rte 114) Salem to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 81 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Interment will be private. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10168 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. For online guest book or additional information please visit MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978 744 0497.
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