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William Connaughton

Needham, Osterville, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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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...

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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

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.

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

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

We are deeply sorry for your loss.

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...