Edward Joseph Donegan

Of Newton, in his 89th year, March 20, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Rita Clear (Geary) Donegan. Devoted father of Edward T. and his wife Ruth Donegan of East Bridgewater, Dr. James and his wife Janine Donegan of Long Beach, NY, Kevin and his wife Eva of Wilton, NY, Maureen and her husband Lewis Branzberg of Ashland, Stephen and his wife Eileen Roche of Ashland, Brian and his wife Kathleen Donegan of Charlton, Andrew and his wife Catherine Donegan of Somerville, David and his wife Lisa Donegan of Ashford, CT, Michael and his wife Lesly Donegan of Beverly, MA. Brother of Edith and her husband Thomas O'Leary of No. Reading and the late James & John Donegan and Gertrude Roberts. Grandfather of Lee, Michael and Christine Brooks, Maximilian and Alexandra Branzberg, Erin, Shaun, Emily, Megan, Kevin, Tara, Jessica, Daniel, Christine, Darby, Riley, Sasha, Micael and Ishbel Donegan. Foster Father of Charles Roberts of Brockton. Funeral from the Blackington, Conroy & Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St., (Rte. 16), WEST NEWTON, Wednesday, March 24 at 9:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newtonville at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watertown. Remembrances may be made to the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St., Newton, MA 02460 or the VNA Care Hospice Inc., 175 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02492. Blackington, Conroy & Hayes F.H. 1-800-585-6939