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William Connaughton Obituary

Of Needham and Osterville, formerly of Jamaica Plain, Dec. 7th. Beloved husband of Marianne (Ward) Connaughton for 42 years. Devoted father of Whitney Anne Connaughton and her husband Aaron Pressman of Needham. Grandfather of Julia Joan, William Richard, & Daisy Anne. Brother of Mary B. Allen of Needham, uncle of Maureen Quinn of Chelsea, Sheila Jeffrey of Norfolk, Deidre Quinn of Needham, Eileen Stambaugh of Norfolk and the late Megan Quinn. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rte 128) NEEDHAM. Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church Needham at 11:30 A.M. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Interment Needham Cemetery. Late owner of Algonquin Industrial Real Estate of Needham. Graduate of Boston Latin School, Northeastern University, Boston College Carroll School of Management. Past President of The Charitable Irish Society of Boston. For directions and guestbook www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for William Connaughton

7 Entries

Irene Hendricks

December 11, 2007

Dear Marianne, Whitney, Aaron, Julia, Daisy, and William,

We share in your sadness and loss but rejoice in the love that your family has shared together. While we cannot be with you this week please know that our thoughts will be, now and always.

Best,
Irene Hendricks
Caroline, Lauren, and Steve Eno

Judy Omalley

December 11, 2007

bill I will always remember you sitting in the oversized chair on South street gabbing to me the few times I came to visit. In the end it is the kindness that counts.Thanks for the kindness you showed to the Omalleys.You will be missed.

Robert Campanelli

December 11, 2007

I'm so sorry Marianne. You guys were my favorite people on my mail route.
Sincerely,
Bob Campanelli

MacKenzie Callahan

December 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this differcult time.

David & Maryann Allen

December 10, 2007

We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Marianna Cherry

December 10, 2007

I met Mr. Connaughton several times when I was in college with Whitney--we lived across the hall from each other Freshman year and were friends and roommates ever since. He was so fun, gregarious, welcoming, spirited and lively -- and not someone who held back an opinion! Which I admired about him. Like I said. Lively. It has been almost 20 years since I have seen him and I'm sad those few times were the last. He was a big guy with a big heart who made a huge impression on me.

My very best to Mrs. Connaughton, Whitney and everyone in his big family. I'm saying a little prayer for him.

With love,

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