Charles D. Killilea passed away on October 29, 2026 at the age of 85 in hospice care in Lincoln, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Clara Killilea. He was the beloved husband of Joan Killilea (Wilson) for 59 wonderful years and the proud father of Charles D. Killilea, Jr. He was the brother of the late David Killilea, the late Agnes Doherty, Warren Killilea, Frederick (Ted) Killilea, and the late Harrison Fisher. Charles is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Charlie grew up in Cambridge, MA in a large, loving family. He excelled as an athlete at Cambridge High and Latin School. He graduated from Boston College and Boston University and went on to teach and coach CHLS for 38 years. He played a significant role in the lives of many students and athletes.

He and Joan loved to spend winter weekends skiing in New Hampshire and Vermont and summer weekends on Cape Cod watching the Cape Cod League games and participating in water sports. Evening activities always included discussions around government, the economy, and politics – his favorite subjects.

Charlie will always be loved and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Visiting hours will be at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington on Thursday November 5th from 4pm to 7pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Douglass Funeral Home on Friday November 6th at 10am.

Interment at Westview Cemetery in Lexington following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to organizations that support the growth and welfare of children.