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Phyllis McDonough Obituary

McDONOUGH,PhyllisL. (Peavey) Of Saugus and Everett, November 4, 2008, at 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John T. McDonough. Loving mother of Marjorie Cassely of Peabody, Phyllis Haroutunian of Billerica, and Dorothy McVey of Delaware. Dear sister of Melvin Peavey of Everett and Virginia Flight of Billerica. She is also survived by 10 cherished grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, on Friday, Nov. 7th, at 10 AM. Visiting hours Thursday (Today) from 4-8 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Mrs. McDonough was a longtime bookkeeper for the Everett Credit Union and a member of ICC Ladies Sodality. For directions and online guestbook, visit: jfwardfuneralhome.com. J.F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 6, 2008.

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ryan walsh

December 1, 2008

i love you nana rest in peace! you deserve it..

Hilda Elmstrom

November 8, 2008

We were very sorrry to hear of your Moms passing. She was a wonderful person and a great friend to my Mom and they had many good times together.
May your memories of all the great times you shared with your Mom bring you comfort.
Hilda(Howard) and Paul Elmstrom

paul howard

November 7, 2008

Marjorie,Dorothy,Phyllis and extended family. We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and offer our heartfelt condolences.Phyllis was a very caring,giving and kind person who we were able to enjoy over the years. Having attended many functions and party's with her (and sidekick Dot) we got to enjoy her wit and humor. We will pray for her eternal peace...GOD BLESS Paul and Patty Howard

Linda Howard and William Foose

November 7, 2008

Our deepest condolences
are with you and your familes.

So many years ago our parents
decided to be beside each
other when the time came.
Sadly they are all neighbors
again, resting peacefully in
God's hands (or shopping
at Heaven's Mall).

We were blessed to have Pyhllis
in our lives for so many years.

May the wonderful memories of
your Mom comfort you know.

"God looked around his garden,
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this Earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.

He knew you were suffering.
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never,
Get well on Earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, "Peace by Thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home."

Frank Howard

November 6, 2008

Condolences to the entire McDonough family.You have our heart felt sympathy.We enjoyed Phyllis for many years growing up on High St. and then got see her often with our mom.I know how much they enjoyed each other.She was a very caring and sweet person and I know she will be missed.


Frank & Eileen Howard Boxford,MA

Rosewood Nursing & Rehab Center

November 6, 2008

On behalf of the entire staff of Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, we would like to express our condolences to the McDonough family on the passing of Phyllis. She was a pleasure to have at our facility and will be missed by staff and residents alike.

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