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David McMakin Obituary

McMAKIN David A. age 78, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Arlington and South Boston, passed on February 16, 2012. Retired Teamster of Local 25, Boston. Beloved husband of Barbara (Joyce) McMakin. Loving father of Barbara, Paul, Kathleen, Liam, Patrick, David, Seumas, Anna Rey, Mary Dallas, Ian and Margaret. Devoted Daido of 22. Son of the late William and Helen (Milne) McMakin. Brother of the late William and Paul. Dear friend of William Miller. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Margaret's Church, 141 Main Street, Buzzards Bay. Collation to follow at the Trowbridge Tavern and Canal Club, 100 Trowbridge Road, Bourne. Arrangements are under the care of the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, Foxborough. To view the full obituary and light a special candle in David’s memory please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. Please omit flowers. Donations in David’s memory may be made to the Bourne Council on Aging, 23 Main Street, Bourne, MA 02532. U.S. Army National Guard. Roberts and Sons Funeral Home 508-543-5471

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Published by Boston Herald on Feb. 21, 2012.

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Marli Piccolo

February 27, 2012

God bless Mr McMakin. So sorry for your loss.... Marli Piccolo

Debbie Hand-Schofield

February 25, 2012

My condolences to the McMakin family. I am very sorry for your loss, I have lots of memories for Mr. McMakin. God Bless!

Bill and Jodi Donahue

February 23, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Dave, Jean, Matthew, Sarah, Jenna and the entire McMakin family. We knew your Dad/Daido for many years. He will be missed by all. Please know we are far away but you are in our hearts.

larah mcclain

February 23, 2012

God bless

February 22, 2012

My Deepest sympathy goes out to the MCMakin family.....Dave and Big Bill I am certain are talking about driving Cement Trucks, working movies and Local 25.....The McMakin family class act

Sean OBrien

Dianne Incantalupo

February 21, 2012

Anna, Ray & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, my deepest sympathy. Dianne

February 21, 2012

R.I.P. Dave was a good friend for many years with a great sense of humor, condolences to the McMakin family may he rest in peace. paul Brady. 520 club Charlestown

Members of the 520 Club

Robert Beckwith

February 21, 2012

Robert Beckwith

February 21, 2012

The members of the 520 Club Charlestown wish to express their deepest sympathy to the McMakin Family. The years Dave spent driving for Atlantic Cement and doing his crazy Joe Cocker dances at the 520 Club will always be remembered with a smile. Dave was a good man and will be missed.

February 21, 2012

I will miss your sense of humor.

Nancy Perkins Carter

February 21, 2012

To David,and Barbara, Our deepest sympathy to you. Dave was a neighbor of ours in South Boston,Ma. He is at rest now and with his family. Nancy(Perkins) and Bill Perkins and(Robin)(deceased/

February 20, 2012

You are missed, Daido.

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