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James McDonald Obituary

McDONALD, James H., Jr. "Buddy" Of Needham, and formerly of Brighton, Jan. 23, 2009, at 87 years. Beloved husband of Teresa L. (Considine). Father of William D. McDonald and his wife Barbara (McMahon) of Needham and the late James H. McDonald, III. Papa of James Christopher and William Joseph McDonald. Father-in-law of Beverly (Shea) of Quincy. Brother of the late Thomas, David and William. Funeral from the McNamara Funeral Home, 460 Washington St., (At Lake St.), BRIGHTON Monday at 9 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Ignatius' Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill at 10 AM. Visiting hours Sunday, 2-5 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Veteran W.W. II, U.S. Navy. Member Bass Rocks CC, Gloucester and retired employee of Mass Port Authority, Maritime Division and New Haven R.R. For online guestbook and directions, visit: www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. McNamara Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton - Cohasset - Norwell 617-782-9636

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2009.

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Tina Vasiliades Mazerall

January 26, 2009

Mr McD, I'll never forget our little chats out on the front porch and your drive by coffee visits..... Langley Rd just isn't the same without you. You will be missed.

Alex Destino

January 25, 2009

Dear McDonald Family-

We are so sad to her of the loss of "Big Daddy" Jim. We grew up with young Jimmy and Billy during the summers hear on Rocky Neck and have many fond memories of your family. As adults, we loved playing Golf with Jim at Bass Rocks... he would always greet us with "the secret handshake" and a big hug.
Just this past August Jim came by to visit our dad at the house and they spent 2 hours together laughing. I have a great photo of the two of them that day which I will send you. Sadly they are both gone now.

You are in our prayers and Jim will be in our memories forever.

Alex (Tucker) Destino, Jr

Brooks McMurray

January 25, 2009

Dear Will and James,
I feel really bad about your grandpa. I want you to know that i'm thinking about you.

From,
Your friend Brooks

Ann Riordan

January 25, 2009

Dear Billy and Family
Billy I was so sorry to read about the passing of your dad he was such a nice man. I know what a difficult time this must be my thoughts and prayers are with you
Ann MacDonald Riordan

Dave and Bettina Higgins

January 24, 2009

Your example of love and dedication to family is the finest legacy any man can have. We will think of your joyful spirit whenever we look upon your wonderful grandsons. God Bless You. Dave and Bettina

James McDonald

January 24, 2009

Papa's in a better place. We will miss you papa. We love you.

James and Will

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