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Joseph McDonald Obituary

Joseph Francis McDonald WEYMOUTH Joseph Francis McDonald of Weymouth, formerly of Abington and Quincy died on Thursday, August 20, 2009. The beloved husband of the late Emily (Pascarelli) McDonald. Devoted father of Judith L. O'Connor and her husband Michael of Quincy. Doreen Dillon and her husband Sean of Abington. Cherished grandfather of Joseph & John O'Connor and Rowan & Liam Dillon. Loving brother of Ann Lamie of Quincy, Phyllis Sanda of Randolph and Leo McDonald of Fall River. Joe is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Joseph served in the United States Army during the Korean War. A past member of the Old Dorchester Post. Joe enjoyed golfing, baseball, football and bowling. He loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Florida with his late wife Emily and his golf trips to Myrtle Beach and Santo Domingo. He enjoyed dancing and listening to country music. He was a devoted husband, cherished father and loving grandfather to his family. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Tuesday 4 -8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:15am prior to the Funeral Mass in Saint Mary's Church, Quincy, Wednesday at 10 AM. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Road, Braintree, MA 02184. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2009.

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Margaret &Dan Pascarelli

August 25, 2009

Judy Doreen and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.We are thinking of you!

Cheryl Antonelli

August 24, 2009

Judy and Doreen - I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love - Cheryl (Barrows), Dominic and Mia Antonelli

Pam Norton

August 24, 2009

Judy & Doreen:

Sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.

Here is a poem that I wanted to share and may it bring some comfort to you both.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am no there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there,
I did not die.
I live with the risen Lord.
-Unknown Author

August 24, 2009

Judy, I am truely sorry about the loss of your dad! Joe Mack was a great guy and a lot of fun to be around. I know words cannot take away your pain, but you have to know that Joe and Emily are dancing in Heaven and eating Emily's famous Meatballs. My sincere symnpathy to you Judy, Doreen, Michael and the Boys!! XOXO ABBY **PEACE**

Nancy Connolly

August 24, 2009

Judy & Doreen:

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time.

Marie Arsenault

August 23, 2009

Judy and Doreen, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle JoJo will be missed by all. He is with Aunt Emily and the Heavenly Father. They are both watching over all of you know. Please know that i am with you in prayer and always will be!!!!!! Love Marie (Sanda) Arsenault

August 22, 2009

Judy, Joe was such a great guy, with an infectious smile and laugh. I truly enjoyed him. As did everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is at peace now with Emily. i think you know how proud he was of you for taking such GREAT care of him during his final, most difficult days. If this is any comfort to you at all, NO MORE SUFFERING. and now you have two special angels watching over you,Mike and especially the boys. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love DeDu

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