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THOMAS MCCOURT Obituary

McCOURT, Dr. Thomas H. Of the Pine Hills, Plymouth, formerly of Needham. November 11, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Jane P. (Lynch) McCourt. Devoted father of Scott A. McCourt and his wife, Christine of Needham, William J. McCourt of Plymouth, Joanne E. McCourt of Newton and the late Thomas H. McCourt, Jr. Loving grandfather of Libby, Charles and Phoebe McCourt, Ellena Lopez and Patricia McCourt. Great-grandfather of Jett, Liam and Beau Lopez. Brother of Janice Melone of Texas, Lillian McCourt of Marlboro; and his late siblings, Jean McDowell, Edna McCourt, John McCourt, Ann Riley and Eleanor Praught. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Thomas was a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (1952) and Georgetown Dental School (1958). He practiced dentistry in Brookline for over 50 years. Army Veteran. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Friday, November 18, at 10am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 1382 Highland Ave., Needham, at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting Hours on Thursday, November 17, from 4-7pm. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Thomas' memory to The McCourt Foundation, 100 Grandview Rd., Suite 100, Braintree, MA 02184. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2022.

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Bill Mccoyrt

November 11, 2024

Homage to the Old Man. Miss you, Pop

Dan

November 17, 2022

How lucky are we to have had you in our lives for so long. Rest in peace Uncle Tom. Your legacy of kindness lives on in everyone inspired by your shining example.

Janice

November 17, 2022

Sorry not to be able to come, but am so glad I came up for his 90th. My prayers are with you and him, and I will attend Mass here during the funeral tomorrow. Love Janice.

Bob and Tracie Gleason & kids

November 17, 2022

We will miss Uncle Tom every day. I love you, you made this planet better.

Kathleen McCourt

November 16, 2022

What wonderful family photos. Another of that great generation passes on. My condolences to Tommy's family.

Dave and Mary Ellen Stevenson

November 14, 2022

Nice memories when we all lived on Central Ave in Needham . Jo and our son, Curt, went to Dwight school together !
Love, Dave and Mary Ellen Stevenson

Bill

November 13, 2022

toddy for the body in his Honor.

Lynch Family

November 13, 2022

A great man,husband,father/grandfather,Uncle and friend to so many. Most importantly a great life that will never be forgotten! Love you Uncle Tom say to everyone up there will ya?

Patricia

November 13, 2022

Difficult to find the right words to honor your memory. Such a special person and my only grandpa. Though I'm hurting without you here, I am so lucky to have had you in my life for 24 years. Truly the best man.

Bill

November 13, 2022

Miss you already, Pop. Don´t worry, I´ll keep you updated on the Sox off season moves.

Love you

Bill

Jo McCourt

November 13, 2022

Bill

November 13, 2022

Bill

November 13, 2022

Ellena Lopez

November 12, 2022

Ellena Lopez

November 12, 2022

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10:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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18

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

1382 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

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