Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 26, 2026 OBITUARY Born in Boston in 1944, Charles Edward Hickey A ge 81, passed away on June 16, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife Pamela (Guarino) Hickey and his two children, Tom Hickey and his wife Jen of Hanson, and Kellie Hickey and her partner Eric Conrad of Haverhill.Charlie was also a proud grandfather to grandchildren Matthew and Aidan Hickey. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Helene (Buckley) Hickey.In 1959 Charlie moved from East Boston to Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School in 1962. In 1968 he married Pam and shared 58 wonderful years of marriage.For those who knew Charlie, it was obvious that the source of his joy came from Pam’s never-ending love and support. Charlie was the epitome of a hard worker, never seeking accolades for his efforts; he always left something better than he found it throughout his career and with his many civic activities.He worked for Stop & Shop around the BosKEEP THE LAND | FROM PAGE 3 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT that many European nations are ahead of the U.S. when it comes to reusing products and reducing the amount of waste going into landfills and ultimately into the bloodstreams of people as a result of contamination from trash. Raffle Baskets and other ANYONE CAN SAY THEY CAN FIX IT, ONLY WE GUARANTEE IT...FOR LIFE! • Basement Waterproofi ng • Foundation Repair • Crawl Space Repair prizes were donated by local businesses: beautiful plants, gift cards and many other items. Attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner followed by two kinds of cake and cannoli. The Saugus Garden Club provided flower arrangements for all the tables. If that was not enough excitement, due to the World Cup activities in Boston there were some glimpses of kilts worn by Scottish fans in the upstairs bar at Magia that evening. ton area for over 25 years and then worked for 38 years as a Facilities Manager at the Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge. Charlie was an avid Boston sports fan, and he also was active in youth sports in Saugus, coaching basketball, soccer and baseball for many years.He was an active member of the Winthrop Elks Lodge.In recent years since retiring, Charlie became very involved with the Saugus Senior Center community, where he and Pam enjoyed many events, activities and friendships. Charlie’s other passion for decades was spending time with fellow Corvette drivers GARDENS| FROM PAGE 11 can eat. As one of the first fruits to ripen, fresh strawberries were awaited with great anticipation by native people and settlers after a winter of having to settle for fruits and vegetables stored through the winter in cold cellars. Native strawberries (Fragaria virginiana) were celebrated with feasts and community gatherings. They also enjoyed Juneberries, sometimes known as serviceberries (Amelanchier spp.), which grow on shrubs and small trees and ripfrom various clubs on the North Shore.He and Pam had many cherished memories of road trips and getaways all around the US and Canada. A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date. To remember Charlie, friends may consider making a donation in his name to the Bedford VA, CDCE (135), 200 Springs Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730. Charlie’s family is grateful for the outpouring of support.Every call, text, card, meal, and visit has been profoundly meaningful and serves as a reminder of how special Charlie was to so many people. en this month, although these have been nearly forgotten and are seldom available in markets. The trees and shrubs are still seen in the woods, and nurseries do sell both tree and shrub forms primarily as an ornamental plant. Other fruits like raspberries, blackberries, apples, pears and others brought from Europe, would have ripened later in the summer. The Strawberry Moon will beam down at us on Monday, June 29 this year. Because of the significance of strawberries at this time of year, the full moon of June was given this name. The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION: (866) 235-9404 * Certain terms and conditions apply. Ask your Foundation Specialist for details. LIC. NO. 202410 Keynote Speaker Ki rst ie Pecci, Executive Director of Just Zero, a national nonprofit organization, titled her talk “Massachusetts: Time to Change Our Solid Waste System.” (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Atom X
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