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Vanessa Donoghue Obituary

Of Hull, formerly of Martha's Vineyard, November 10, 2007. Beloved wife of 27 years to Michael J. Donoghue. Loving mother of Christopher and Jennifer Donoghue, both of Hull. Cherished daughter of Vivian and Joe Costa of Martha's Vineyard. Loving sister of Lisa Costa of Atkinson, NH, Brenda Costa of Marlborough, MA and Dennis Costa of Charleston, SC. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Vanessa was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, her job at Noble's in Hingham, and life itself. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM, Thursday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, Hull at 10 AM. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery. For directions & online condolences, see www.keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 13, 2007.

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Jackie Saunders

November 14, 2007

Michael, Chris and Jen

I will remember her with tears of laughter - she brought so much to our little group - my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always

Lorraine Earle

November 14, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathy for Vanessa's passing. She and I were the only two "Islanders" living in Hull. Although we didn't see each other often, we always stopped to chat about home and family. I will miss her.

Lorraine (Bergeron) Earle and Family

Jane & Brian Haskins

November 14, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Vanessa was a good woman and will be sadly missed. You will be in our thoughts and prayer.
The Haskins Family

November 14, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Mavilia Family

Anne Doherty Johnson

November 14, 2007

Michael and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies -- our thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time.

Peg Pomphrey

November 14, 2007

Brenda,
So sorry for the loss of your sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy and Tom

Marion Donoghue

November 13, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Vanessas fight was so fast. My deepest condolences to all of you and I will have Vanessa in my prayers. Love Marion

Mary O'Donnell

November 13, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Vanessa's quick battle with cancer. A sudden death is so hard on the heart. My family has you in their prayers and we hope that you will rejoice in all the love, kindness and happiness she brought to you.

Christine Durand

November 13, 2007

Brenda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you after this so sudden and most sorrowful loss.

David and Chris Durand and Family

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