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Donald Kimball Obituary

KIMBALL, Donald A., II In Hyde Park, formerly of Dorchester, October 4th. Beloved husband of Marianne F. (Hurley). Loving father of Donald J. Kimball of Tokyo, Japan. Son of Florence A. (Stronach) Kimball of Stoughton and the late Donald A. Kimball. Brother of Mark D. Kimball of Stoughton, Florence A. Smith of Hyannis, Reid A. and his wife Diane R. Kimball of Dorchester, Paul J. and his wife Paula J. Kimball of Taunton, and the late Karen M. Kimball. Son-in-law of Catherine Hurley of Dorchester and the late John P. Hurley. Survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Good Voyage Waterfront Chapel, 65 Northern Ave., Boston, Wednesday morning, October 13, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Interment private. Veteran Vietnam War, U.S. Air Force. Late retired manager for the U.S. Postal Service, Braintree DMU. Member of the Knights of Columbus, Columbus Council #116. Donations in Donald's memory may be made to Hope House, Development Office, 8 Farnham St., Boston, MA 02117. For directions &guestbook www.jmurphy.com Funeral handicapped accessible withampleparking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2010.

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October 12, 2010

Although it is difficult at times to be so far away from family, I was blessed to have the opportunity to see Donald earlier this year, to laugh with him about old times, and to get a few hugs! I have such wonderful memories of time spent with him as he "advised" me on so many occasions, and as he taught me to dance. Mostly though, when I close my eyes, I see him smiling with that brilliant smile of his.

You will be missed, dear cousin.

Love,
Diane Heffernan-Joslin

Patti Jo Doherty

October 11, 2010

To Paul, Paula and the Kimball Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Love, Patti Jo, Charlie, Elyse and Drew

John Baker

October 10, 2010

To the Kimball Family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to you for your loss. I was lucky enough to spend a little time with Don just days before this tragic event. Every now and then during the course of a lifetime you meet someone who you are instantly comfortable with. Someone that you know will be there for you if you needed a friend or a favor, Don was that kind of guy and he will be missed.

Bill Brackett (OFD)

October 10, 2010

Mark and Family,
It has been many years. I was sad to read of Donnie's death during my daily perusal of the online Globe "Irish Sports Page". Each day, I hope not to see my own name, there. I remember both you and Don from our younger, wilder days, back around '67, hanging out at Howdy's. Wow! Those were some days. The mixture of all those different groups of teenagers was special. My sincere condolences to you and Don's family. May the Angels of Dorchester watch over us all.

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