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Nora McDonald Obituary

McDONALD, Nora Theresa (O'Connell) Of Belmont, November 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frederick McDonald. Mother of James of North Falmouth, Frederick of Chelmsford and Kevin of Belmont and West Falmouth. Survived by her six grandchildren; Heather, Kristen, Marci, Todd, Timothy, and Barry and six great grandchildren. Sister of Mary Dolt of Brookline, and the late Anna Grogan, and Catherine, Daniel, Jeremiah, and John O'Connell. Dear friend of the late Alice McDonald. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd, BELMONT, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 8:00 AM. Followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph's Church, 128 Common St., Belmont at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Interment Mt Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Donations in memory of Nora McDonald may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA. 02472 or JML Care Center, C/O Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, 348C Gifford St., Falmouth, MA 02540. For online guestbook and information, visit: www.brownandhickey.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2008.

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Susan and Jonh Shea

December 3, 2008

Fred, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May you be comforted by wonderful memories .

Tom Magnan

December 3, 2008

Fred, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We know how much she meant to you and your kids.

Barry De St Croix

December 2, 2008

Kevin
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jodi Brabazon

December 1, 2008

Kevin,

So sorry to hear about "Nana" - please know that we are thinking about you.

Jodi & Bill

Christine Aufiero

December 1, 2008

Kevin-I am so sorry about your mom. It is never easy to say goodbye--you can only find comfort in all the great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kimberly Mello

December 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. God bless...
Love,
Kim

Margie Durkin Mello

December 1, 2008

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom/Grandmother.At a time like this there are no words that can ease your pain. May all the wonderful memories of days gone by get you through this sad time.She was a wonderful caring person and will be deeply missed.Those lives whom she touched are very fortunate.

Marci Trainor

November 30, 2008

We love you Nana. We know you're in a better place.

Marci, Mike & Kids

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