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JOSEPH MCDONALD Obituary

McDONALD, Joseph F. Of Cohasset, passed away on July 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Laurajean (Yurkstas) McDonald. Devoted father of Caroline Cabral of FL. Dear brother of Michael McDonald of Braintree and the late Margaret Devine. Loving grandfather Cameron, Cassandra and Charlotte Cabral. Dear uncle of Christie, Hayley and Laurie Devine. Joe was a longtime member of the Charles River Country Club. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, August 7, at 9:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visiting Hours Tuesday, August 6, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joe may be made to The Joseph and Laurajean McDonald Scholarship at the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 or www.ouimet.org For guest book please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2024.

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Gary Bradley

August 28, 2024

Joe, was a classy guy, great golfer and someone to spend quality of time with and an interesting story teller. He was one of the most respected members in the Bondsonly group, where I met him. He was one of the great ones and it was a true blessing to know him. Prayers for him and his family

Greg Blue

August 5, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the McDonald family. I have known Joe since we were kids. Always calm, athletic - a great golfer. Friendly - a good guy. May your memories give you comfort.

Rob Leahy

August 3, 2024

Rest in peace, Joe.

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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