Myrtle entered eternal rest on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023 at her home in Revere, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.  She was 97 years of age.  Born in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, Canada, she is the daughter of the late Edward Charles and Martha (Squires) Castella.  Myrtle attended school in Canada and came to the United States with her sister, just after graduating high school.  She lived in Boston and became a hairdresser, working at Artiste Salon in Boston.  She later left the hair salon to work at Filene's Basement in the wig department.  Myrtle moved out of Boston and settled in Chelsea for a number of years with her husband, raising their two children.  She has been a resident of Revere for the last 40 years.  Myrtle was an active member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Chelsea and was a part of the St. Luke's Women's Guild Club.  This past year, Myrtle enjoyed spending her days at the Community Family Day Program in Medford.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Myrtle was the wife of the late Richard B. Finn, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.  Beloved mother of Richard J. Finn of South Yarmouth and Janet Finn of Revere.  Myrtle was predeceased by her parents, Edward C. and Martha (Squires) Castella and her brothers and sisters, Reuben Castella, Lucy Pitcher, Bertha Mitchell, Edward Castella, Florence Bravos.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Funeral Services from the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Holy Eucharist Service at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 201 Washington Ave., Chelsea at 11:00 A.M.  Interment will take place at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  Donations in Myrtle's memory may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church towards their Food Pantry or Thrift Store, 201 Washington Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.  You may visit their website for on-line donations at https://lukelucas.org

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