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Michael MacDonald Obituary

Of Weymouth, formerly of Cohasset & Hull, Age 45, suddenly, August 28, 2007, at home. Beloved son of Joseph & Agnes (Molloy) MacDonald of Cohasset. Loving father of Sean Michael MacDonald of Braintree. Brother of Lt. Commander David J. MacDonald of Portsmouth, RI, Brenda Blair and Madlyn Pettie, both of Hull, Jessica MacDonald of Cohasset and Sarah MacDonald of Charlestown. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 9 am. in St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), COHASSET. Interment Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Scituate Special Olympics, 36 Atlantic Ave., Cohasset, MA 02025. U.S.C.G., Petty Officer. McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton - Cohasset - Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 31, 2007.

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Mark Goff

September 9, 2007

Dear Mr.& Mrs. Macdonald,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We were great friends growing up, going to school and playing ball together. I'm grateful to had recently spent some time with Mike after many, many years and will remember many fond memories of us growing up in Cohasset. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark R. Goff

Jo Ann Rose

September 4, 2007

To Agnes and her loving family
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.

Cyndi (Pals)Mason

August 31, 2007

Agnes, Joe, and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have many fun memories from when we were children and my Dad was working at your house. I can't believe that so much valuable time has passed. Love to you all,
Cyndi(Pals)Mason

Nicole Coppens

August 31, 2007

Dear Joesph and Agnes,
I am so sorry about your loss in your family. My prayers are with you and Jessie McDonald.

Lisa, Eric, and Merritt Willcox

August 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Loretta Arnott

August 31, 2007

Dear Agnes and Joe,

We were so sorry to read of your son's untimely passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Tom and Loretta (Pero) Arnott

Clark Young

August 31, 2007

I'm saddened to hear of Mike's passing and my prayers are with his loved ones. "Mac" was a friend from high school.

Elaine & Rob Curtis

August 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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