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BEVERLY O'DONOGHUE Obituary

O'DONOGHUE, Beverly Anne (Young) Of Medford. Passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 54 years to John J. O'Donoghue of Medford. Loving mother of John M. of Minneapolis, MN, Brian J. of Lowell, and Caitlin Trani and her husband Patrick of Medford. Devoted Nana of Sean O'Donoghue of West Bridgewater. Cherished niece of Catherine Hill of Medford. Dear sister Dr. Robert Young and his wife Gail of Weymouth, and sister in law of Robert O'Donoghue and his wife Jeanne of Ipswich, Helen Smith and her husband Edward of Raynham, and the late Gerard O'Donoghue. Also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Proud graduate of UMass Boston, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, at the age of 53. Former member of the Cambridge Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Rt. 60 (adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON, on Tuesday at 10am. Funeral Mass in St. Raphael's Church, 512 High St., Medford at 11am. Visiting hours on Monday at the funeral home from 4-8pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Donations may be made in Beverly's name to Wednesday's Child Fund, WBZ-TV/Channel 4, 1170 Soldier's Field Road, Boston, MA 02134. For directions, donations, or to send a condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2016.

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Mary Lou O'Reilly

March 22, 2016

To the O'Donoghue Family - Jim and I want to express our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Beverly I marched with Bev in the Caballeros and know she will be dearly missed. Please accept out deepest sympathy.

Sheila & Henry Woods

March 19, 2016

Dear Odie and Family I am heart broken about Bevy passing. Pat(Goldin) Bogus called me. I remember all the good times we all had so many years ago. You are all in my heart and prayers. G0D BLESS YOU Sheila and Henry Woods

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Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Raphael's Church

512 High St, Medford, MA

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5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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