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Catherine Donelan Obituary

Abington Catherine M. (Crowley) Donelan, passed away at South Shore Hospital, Weymouth on Sunday, May 25. Born in Boston, Mrs. Donelan grew up in Dorchester and lived there until her move to Abington 30 years ago. She was also a resident of Marshfield, where she summered for many years. A caring, supportive and loving wife and mother, Mrs. Donelan was happiest spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed. The beloved wife of 57 years, of Paul J. Donelan (ret. B.P.D.) of Abington, she is also survived by her devoted children; Mary A. Bishop of Marshfield, Paul J. & his wife, Donna of Jamaica Plain, Brian A. & his wife, Susan of Roslindale, Annmarie Donelan Stancato & her husband, Vincent of Milton and Lisa A. Donelan (Abington P.D.) of Abington and her loving grandchildren; Kelly and Alvin, Eve, Marissa, Justin, Gabe and Mary Kate. She was the sister of the late John and Joseph Crowley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Thursday morning at 10. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be private. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from May 27 to May 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Jen Totten

June 1, 2008

Dear Lisa, My condolences go out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you big hugs.

Loretta Crowley / Snover

May 31, 2008

Dear Uncle Paul Mary Paul Brian Ann Lisa :
I am so sadden to lose such important part of my life with the passing of Kay. Growing up she was always so good to my brothers and sisters and my self. As a kid she was the nice generous Aunt Catharine, but as I have grown I see that she really was trying to make up for fact that we had lost our father at a young age. And it made a positive impact in all of us as we grew into adults. She will be missed you are all in my prayers
God Bless
Love Loretta

John & Julie Gomes

May 29, 2008

Dear Lisa and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We're sorry we missed the service but want you to know we're thinking of you.

susan (gately) peters

May 29, 2008

Paul you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers - always.
The Gately Family, Dorchester

Robin Boyd-Mullen

May 29, 2008

Dear Paul and Family, I am so sorry.
Kay was a loving, giving woman who
always met you with a smile. Your family is in my prayers.

Jonathan Jacobs

May 28, 2008

Lisa,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family during this time and sending positive prayers and thoughts your way.

Love,

-JJ

Betty and Jim MacDonald

May 28, 2008

Lisa and Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. The memories you have of her will never die. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you at this time.

Jeanne and Ron Blair & family

May 28, 2008

Dear Paul and family,
So Sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss her, but remember all the great times we had. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jeanne Blair

May 28, 2008

Dear Paul & Family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss her, but also will remember all the great time we had. We are all lucky to have known her. Our thoughts and prays are with you all.

Carol Connors O'Sullivan

May 28, 2008

I grew up neighbor's with the Donelan family in Marshfield, but haven't seen Kay in years...as a kid, I remember her as a sweetheart, always with a kind word and a beautiful smile on her face. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Rosemary and Archie Wahlberg

May 28, 2008

Dear Paul and all your family and friends. We are so sorry to hear of Kays passing. She was the most generous friend and neighbor we ever knew.

Lisa O'Donnell

May 28, 2008

Lisa and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, your mom was a wonderful lady!
I won't be able to make it to the services but know that my prayers are with you.

Marie & Ron Norton & Family

May 28, 2008

Paul, Lisa, Brian, Ann, Paul, Mary,

I am very sorry for your loss. Kay was a great friend and will be missed greatly!

Marjorie Ruggieri

May 28, 2008

Brian and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories give you comfort at this time of sorrow. Take care.
Margie(lottery)

roberta and Jeff Eldredge

May 28, 2008

Uncle Paul and all my cousins,
I am so sorry for this great loss of a wonderful wife, mother, good friend and surrogate mother to so many (myself included). She can rest as someone loved greatly and will be missed by so many!
Roberta

Leslie, Rachel & Kyle Laberge

May 27, 2008

Brian and family

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

Candace Rassias

May 27, 2008

Dear Lisa and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Donelan was a wonderful lady, and I am glad to have known her. I am sorry that I will not be able to pay my respects in person - as I am traveling on business. Please know that all of you are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family.
May God comfort you all during this difficult time.

Sharon Crowley-McManus

May 27, 2008

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Marybeth Rorke

May 27, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.

Annette Crowley

May 27, 2008

Paul and Family,
Remembering a wonderful and loving sister-in-law, and sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to you all.

Love
Annette/Aunt Annette

Lisa Crowley

May 27, 2008

Uncle Paul and Family,
Thinking of you at this very sad and difficult time, and sending heartfelt thoughts and sympathy to you all.

Love
Lisa

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