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Margaret Donahue Obituary

DONAHUE, Margaret Ann (O'Brien) 93, of Hyde Park, died Sunday, Oct. 5th. She was born in Arlington on April 14,1915, the daughter of the late Daniel J. & Katherine C. (O'Donnell) O'Brien. She was raised & educated in Arlington & was a long time resident of the Hyde Park section of Boston. Mrs. Donahue was a member of the Jolly Aces and the Summer Street Social Club and enjoyed her visits to Foxwoods. Wife of the late E. Kenneth Donahue, she is survived by 1 son, Edward Donahue and his wife Elizabeth of Canton, Barbara Lancissi and her husband Robert of Hanover, 4 grandchildren, Debbie Donahue of South Boston, Kenneth Donahue and his wife Allison of Wrentham, Laura Donahue and Robert Donahue, both of Canton, and 1 great grandson, Owen Donahue. She was the sister of the late Katherine Peterson. The Funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 10AM in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Rte.139 in Hanover. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park. Visitinq Hours will be on Wednesday from 4-8PM in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53 in HANOVER. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic TV Station, 55 Chapel St., Newtonville, MA 02460 or to the Beacon Hospice, 8 Samoset St., Plymouth, MA 02360. For directions and guest book visit Sullivanfuneralhomes.com 781-878-0920 Family Owned and Operated Since 1897

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen

November 24, 2008

To Margaret's Family:

I have been searching for Margaret for over a year since I learned that I am a descendant of David O'Brien and Margaret Conway from Burlington, Mass. I am sorry to learn of her passing and wish I had known her. I will keep her in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen
Scranton, PA

Lisa Adams

October 7, 2008

Barbara - I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. She was a wonderful person and has certainly left a footprint in my life.

Love,

Lisa (O'Brien) Adams

Flo Grady

October 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Remember, your Mom is with God now and I am sure very happy.

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