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Genevieve McDonough Obituary

McDONOUGH Genevieve M. (Welch) of Quincy formerly of Dorchester, March 1, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. McDonough. Loving mother of Mary and her husband John Taylor of Milton, Joseph and his wife Maureen McDonough of Dorchester, Maureen and her husband Jerry Connors of Medford, Jean and her husband Bob O'Malley of Braintree, Myles and his wife Dorene McDonough of West Roxbury, Genevieve and her husband Miguel Novo of Braintree, Donna and her husband Billy Gavin of Quincy and the late Ann Marie and Walter McDonough. Devoted sister of the late Harry Welch. Also survived by 15 loving grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams Street, (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER, Friday 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Brendan's Church Saturday morning at 10 O'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in memory of Genevieve to the Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370. For directions and expressions of sympathy, www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by Boston Herald from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2016.

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Marty McFarland

March 10, 2016

Mary, John & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your mother. You have taken wonderful care of her; treasure your special memories!
Sincerely, Marty

Richard Calnan

March 8, 2016

Donna, sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother, our prayers are with you and your family

Wendy Houde

March 5, 2016

So sorry to hear this sad news. Your Mom was a truly gracious person.

I think the passing of your mother is something you're never "ready" for no matter your age but take comfort in knowing she will stay in your hearts and minds until you meet again.

Thoughts, prayers and love to you all.

Bernice Rainey

March 4, 2016

Dear Maureen, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,

Theresa McLean

March 3, 2016

Dear Mary, Maureen, Donna and family,
Mary,I was very saddened to hear about your mother. One of the sweetest, most beautiful, wonderful woman I have ever met and it was passed to her daughters.
we had many happy visits at the mall and I will remember her smile always,
Theresa (Hamilton) McLean
Walpole, MA

Stephen Gigarjian

March 3, 2016

Mary,

So sorry for the loss of your mom. Thankfully you and your family were there for her as she was for all of you.

Deborah McDonagh

March 2, 2016

Dear Mary, Maureen and family,
My sincere condolences to each of you as you grieve the loss of your beloved mother. I enjoyed running into her shopping in FB over the years. She was a true beauty. May you find comfort in your many
memories of her.

Steve Foley

March 2, 2016

God Bless Mrs. Mc Donough. She truly was a saint.

lisa middleton

March 2, 2016

Prayers and thoughts with you all. Peace and comfort. we will all miss her kind, loving soul and her infectious smile and twinkling eyes. God Bless

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home

740 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

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10:00 a.m.

St. Brendan's Church

MA 02122

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740 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

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