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Brian Donnellan Obituary

64, of Tanglewoood Dr., Milford died early Sunday morning December 2, 2007, at his residence after a courageous battle with ALS. Born July 7, 1943, the son of the late Timothy & Anne (Preston) Donnellan. Beloved husband to Margaret "Peggy" (Novotny) Donnellan. Loving father to Amy and her husband Charles Breguet of Southampton, MA, and Kathleen (Katie) & her husband Kevin Shaughnessy of Maynard, MA. Grandfather to Hopie and Casey. Brother to Gerald T. Donnellan of Wenham, MA; and Uncle to Kym, Vicki, Kevin and David, and to many great nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, 19 Winter St., Milford, 01757. Visiting hours Wed. from 4-8 PM in the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42 Congress St., MILFORD, 01757. Memorials to ALS Assoc., MA Chapter, 75 McNeil Way, Suite 310, Dedham, MA 02026 or to CompassionateCare ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574. Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home www.bumafuneralhome.com 508-473-5511

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2007.

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Beth Cunningham

December 1, 2008

Dear Amy and family,

My thoughts are with you now as the anniversary of your father's passing approaches. I am here for you. Love, Beth

A Gagnon

December 16, 2007

Amy, Charlie & family-
Our deepest condolences.
The Gagnon Family

Donna Edwards-Whalen

December 9, 2007

Peggy
Sorry of your lose.I only knew Brian for a few week and for at short time. I could see he was a loving and caring person.

Catherine Vignoni

December 6, 2007

Mrs. Donnellan and Family:

I was saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Brian was my boss years ago at Stuart's in Franklin. He always spoke of his family with such love. I truly am sorry for your loss.

Cathy Vignoni

Brian Shaughnessy

December 5, 2007

Mrs. Donnellan, Kevin, Katie, Amy, Charlie & Family,

It was a privilege to know Mr. Donnellan and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love,

Brian

Jeff Seeley

December 5, 2007

Amy,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the support of family and friends gives you strength during this difficult time.
Thinking of you,

Bob Barry

December 5, 2007

So sorry to hear today of Brian's passing. I know your struggle with this terrible disease and was happy to meet with you in Lexington a few weeks back. My thoughts are with you.
Bob Barry
Compassionate Care ALS

Kelle Snape

December 4, 2007

Peg, Amy, Katie, Sugar and Family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how sad I feel. Brian is at peace now and is resting. You all did such an amazing job being there for him through this your all so courageous. He was a wonderful, sweet, thoughtful man who will be missed by ALL. RIP Brian.

Much Love Always,

Kelle Snape

Beth Cunningham

December 4, 2007

Mrs. Donnellan, Amy, Katie and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With sympathy,

Beth, Matt and Emma Cunningham

Anne Marie Rheault

December 4, 2007

Peg,Amy & Kate,
My Love and Sympathy to you all at this the saddest time in life.
I will always have Brian & you all in my prayers and thoughts.
And I will think of him always as he watches over us as until we meet in heaven.
Love , Anne Marie,Jillian & Ryan

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