Jillian Marie Boyden, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, died suddenly on Thursday, March 12, 2009. She was 22 years old.
Jillian was born in Boston on April 9, 1986. She grew up in Charlestown and attended Boston Public Schools. Jillian has been working several jobs in the Charlestown area.
Jillian is the beloved daughter of the late Colleen M. (Doe) Whalen and James Boyden. She is the devoted sister of Richard Whalen of Charlestown. She is the loving grandaughter of Colleen (Doe) Braccini and her husband Mike of Charlestown. She is the beloved aunt of Jonathan and Richie Whalen. She is the beloved niece of Butchie, Ronnie and Pat Doe and the late Kelly Jean Doe. She is the beloved grandniece of Kathy Kennedy-Marsden and her husband Jack Marsden. She is also survived by many cousins.
Jillian's Funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown, followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Jillian's name to The Charlestown Recovery House, 15 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown, MA 02129.