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Arthur Donoghue Obituary

Of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, October 8, 2007. Beloved husband of Louise M. (Delaney) Donoghue. Father of Arthur J. Donoghue Jr., of North Chelmsford, Elaine L. DeCarlo of Braintree, Geraldine M. Carini of Abington and Cherylanne J. Butts of Abington. Arthur is survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Brother of Francis Donoghue of Miltonr, Leo Donoghue of CA and the late Robert Donoghue, William Donoghue and Alice M. Symes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Thursday October 11 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. Navy veteran, WWII. Founder and operator of Lower Mills Auto Body for over 40 years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Arthur's memory may be made to Monastery of St. Clare, 920 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 02130. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2007.

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Mary Niederberger

October 15, 2007

Dear Elaine and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Dad; a Great Guy! Elaine, my memories bring me back to Adams Street in the '60s, hanging out and all of our taxi rides, in the White Cabs, courtesy of Mr. Donoghue! My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your Mom, brother and sisters at this difficult time. Hope to run into you @ the "Corner" real soon ~ take care...
Love,
Mary (Ford) -xo-

Viola Corbin

October 11, 2007

Arhur, Patrice, Tony,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. Love, Vi Corbin

Mary Sheridan

October 10, 2007

Arthur and Patrice,
I'm so sorry for your loss. It'so difficult to lose a parent! With time you will rely on pleasant memories, and it will comfort you. Sending love and condolences to both of you
(Talk to you later.)

Pat and Ken Davis

October 10, 2007

Dear Arthur, Patrice,and Anthony
We are very sorry for you loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Bill Cronin

October 10, 2007

Arthue and Patrice,

I was sorry to read of the passing of Arthur's dad. He led a complete life as Father and Husband, and served his country well. May he rests in peace. I will be sending a donation in his name.

BILL KILLION

October 10, 2007

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

Cherylanne Butts

October 10, 2007

I love you Dad and will miss you very much. I could not have asked for a better father than you. I have such wonderful memories that I will cherish forever. May you rest in God's eternal peace.
With Love,
Cherylanne(Poochie)

Mike Casey

October 9, 2007

Mr. Donoghue,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Angels live in heaven, Love lives in you heart

Joanne, Chris & Ava Rowan

October 9, 2007

Arthur was a gem. He was the family man everyone dreamed to have in their lives and he will never be forgotten. I will always cherish memories I have of him and never forget the great man that he was and the great soul that he has become. REST IN PEACE DEAR ARTHUR I love you, Wanne.

October 9, 2007

I would like to express my condolences to your family at this time. I am an employee at the John Scott house and have known Arthur for some time now; he was a dear sweet man.

Michael Butts

October 9, 2007

To the members of The Donoghue Family,

Arthur was a wonderful man and Father-in-law, He was helpful and understanding. My memories of him are good ones, I will miss his witt the most. I pray for his peace and rest, he earned it.
God Bless,
Mike Butts

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