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Brian Macdonald Obituary

Of Hyde Park, formerly of West Roxbury, suddenly, June 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Rita M. (Griffiths) Macdonald. Devoted father of Katie M. & Daniel F. Macdonald both of Hyde Park. Brother of Stephen W. Macdonald (BFD) and his wife Barbara of West Roxbury, Susan Kilduff and her husband Jerry of Walpole, Karen Macdonald and her husband Richard Fidler of Plymouth, Kevin Macdonald and his wife Francesca of Brookline and Sheila Macdonald of East Hampton, NY. Brother-in-law of Frank & Mary Griffiths of Hanover, James & Valerie Griffiths of Marshfield & Richard & Linda Griffiths of CA. Also survived, by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, on Thursday at 9 AM. Funeral mass in St. John Chrysostom Church, West Roxbury at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-8 PM. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Brian's memory to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7295. Late member of the Laborer's Union, Local 223, Dorchester. Online guestbook and directions at www.pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxhury 617-325-2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2008.

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Barbara sorocco

June 25, 2008

Rita, I am just getting this news today ... I don't know what to say. please call or email me.... Love Barbara (mutascio) Sorocco
781-264-4977 or 781-293-3489

Karen & Steve Noris

June 4, 2008

Rita,Katie,&Danny, so sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you and Brian. Karen,Steve,Lisa & Christopher Noris

lynnetara s.

June 4, 2008

Brian was a new friend yet he will be missed tremendously by me and our mutual friends. He was a kind man whose illness was too powerful to overcome. My most sincere condolences to his entire family. May he find happiness and peace in life everlasting.

Bill and Chris Fischer

June 3, 2008

Rita,

We just learned about Brian's untimely death. We're both so sorry for you and the kids. I'm sorry we haven't stayed in touch over the years as we really enjoyed your company. Brian was just a great guy and he'll be missed by all.

God Bless You

Alison Foley

June 3, 2008

Katie and Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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