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Paul Donlan Obituary

Of Plymouth Sept. 13th. Beloved husband of Marie (Griffin) Donlan of Plymouth. Devoted father of Paul T. Donlan of Plymouth, Patrick J. & Meredith Donlan of Weymouth, Laurie Donlan & Richard MacPherson of West Yarmouth, Christine & Matthew Watson of Plymouth. He was the cherished brother of John M. & Marylou of Port Charolotte, FL, Richard & Rosemary Donlan of Plymouth, Thomas Donlan of Chelmsford, MA, Peter & Maureen Donlan of Plymouth, Margaret & Charles Burns of Plymouth. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren Matthew, Christopher, Kaylynn, Tess Donlan & Thomas MacPherson. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. He was the son of the late John T. & Margaret (Mulhern) Donlan and the brother of the late Michael Donlan. A Funeral Service will be held from the Richard Davis Funeral Home 619 State Rd. Rte 3A PLYMOUTH (Manomet) on Wednesday Sept. 19th at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Bonaventure's Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 18th from 4-8 pm. Burial will take place at Manomet Cemetery. Donations in Paul's memory may be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen Street,. Framingham, MA 01701-4688. On-line condolences may be made at richarddavisfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 16, 2007.

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Michael D. Kelly

September 19, 2007

Paul Jr. and all your extended family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts this week.

Jessica and Nathan Watson

September 19, 2007

Chrissy, our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. May happy memories ease the pain of the days ahead.

Bill and Joanne Kehoe

September 18, 2007

Dear Marie and the entire Donlan family. With deepest sympathy for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless, Bill and Joanne Kehoe, and family

john griffin

September 18, 2007

Our prayers are with you during this diificult time ,
God Bless
John Gage Dylan

Ron Young

September 18, 2007

Paul Jr. and Family: My sincere sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Paul Thibault

September 17, 2007

Paul JR,our deepest sympathies to you and your family

Patsy Miller

September 17, 2007

Paul Jr and family our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief Walter O'Kane and Patsy

Jennifer Bassett

September 17, 2007

Laurie and family, We wanted to express our sympathy and let you all know we are here for you at this time and always. "PA" will be missed dearly,but great memories are always yours. Love ,The Bassett Family

Jennifer Pomroy-Johnson

September 17, 2007

Donlan Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
-Jen,Billy and Bella Johnson

Tom & Patti Tringale

September 16, 2007

Marie, Chistine and all the Donlan Family, our hearts and prayers are with you on your loss.
With Love
The Tringale's

sarah griffin

September 16, 2007

Marie:

Our hearts are broken with yours and the family. You know we're here you all of you.

All our love, Jack & Sally

Louise (Wheezie) & John McNally

September 16, 2007

Marie: Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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