Charlotte E. MacKay died suddenly at home in Melrose July 16th at the age of 74. She was born and raised in Malden, lived in Malden for 61yrs and Melrose the past 13yrs. Charlotte worked as a bookkeeper for Purex Co., Lewis Candy, Duddy Tire and the for Mass. Gas & Electric Co. retiring in 1992. Charlotte was a former member of the American Legion Post #69 Ladies Auxillary in Malden. Rev. John Blair from the Center Methodist Church in Malden will officiate. She was the daughter of the late Gordon & Jean (Thereau) MacKay. Sister of the late Kenneth A. MacKay. Aunt of Kenneth A. MacKay of Holliston, Judy Khericha of Ct and Mark MacKay of Ashland. Funeral service will be held at Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Friday July 20th at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held Friday morning from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Burial in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden