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Jeffrey McDonald Obituary

McDONALD Jeffrey M., of Westwood, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died December 13, 2010. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. (MacDonald) McDonald for 45 years. Loving father of Shawn D. McDonald and his wife Susan of Walpole, Karen R. Sullivan and her husband Brendan of Norfolk, Daniel J. McDonald of Quincy and Michael J. McDonald and his wife Laura of Norwood. Devoted grandfather of Erin, Grace, Haley, Luke and Audrey. Brother of Joyce Murdock of West Roxbury, Joanna Connolly of Braintree, Peter McDonald of CA and the late Stephen McDonald. Loving nephew of Theresa and Joan Abberton. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock Street (off Route 109), WESTWOOD on Thursday December 16 from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Friday morning December 17 at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment with military honors at New Westwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeffrey’s memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. Jeffrey was a retired member of Pipefitters Local 537 and a U.S. Army Airborne Veteran.

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Published by Boston Herald from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2010.

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RIta Ramsdell

January 8, 2011

Our prayers are with you all at this time and always. God Bless.

Melba Smith

January 4, 2011

To the McDonald and Abberton families: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My love to all of you.

Daniel McDonald

December 17, 2010

Dad, you were the best and you will always be in our hearts forever. A husband, a father, a grandfarther and the best damn friend anyone could of asked for. You are me, and I am you, my buddy.. I will take care of mom, for the rest of my life, and try to make people smile as much as you have done for us. I love you so much. You are with me forever!! Rest in Peace, Mom will be ok...... I'll make sure of it... I love you so much. We will be together again

Lisa MacLeod

December 16, 2010

Dear Kathy & McDonald Family,
It was sad to hear about your loss. May your memories fill your hearts with confort through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrick Connolly

December 16, 2010

Dear McDonald's,
I love Jeff and I will miss him. My deepest condolences go out to Kathy, Karen, Shawn, Michael and Dan; to the grandchildren, - Erin, Grace, Luke, Haley and Audrey - for their loss.
I love you all and you're in my prayers.
Jeffrey will be missed, and I really enjoyed him being around when he was here.
God Bless.

Karen Finnegan

December 16, 2010

Dear McDonald Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You were so lucky to have such a wonderful man as a father and husband. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your special memories of him give you comfort at this difficult time.
With love and sympathy, Karen Finnegan

Laura McDonald

December 16, 2010

Dear Jeff,
It was a great honor to have known you and I will miss you dearly. You will be missed greatly by your family. Your son Mike is wonderful husband and father and that is due in great part to you and Kathy. You left a great and wonderful impression on our beautiful daughter Audrey and I am glad to know she was able to be with you even for a short while.
Love Laura

Mike McDonald

December 16, 2010

Dear Dad,
You were always there when I needed a hand on anything I was doing. You were there to help with any questions or concerns I had. I will miss you every day and I will be sure to make my precious Audrey know how very special you were.
Love Mike

Scott Blomquist

December 16, 2010

Dear McDonald Family,

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. McDonald. I remember him well from my days growing up and playing hockey with Danny. May your wonderful memories carry you through this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Greg and Nancy Palumbo

December 16, 2010

Danny,Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. The loss of a parent is very difficult and they can never be replaced but the memories you have will bring a smile to your heart.

shawn mcdonald

December 16, 2010

Dad ,you were the best papa Dad,husband,freind,that anyone could ever have in this world,I will miss you dearly, I am so PROUD TO HAVE HAD YOU AS MY BESY FREIND. Ilove you Shawn

shawn mcdonald

December 16, 2010

Dad,YOU WERE THE BEST FATHER ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE AND I SO PROUD TO HAVE HAD YOU AS MY BEST FREIND YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME ALL I NEED I LOVE YOU Shawn

kim holmes

December 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joanna & David Connolly

December 15, 2010

Dearest Kathy, Shawn, Karen, Danny & Michael, We are so sorry for the loss of our Jeffrey. May all your love for Jeff and each other help to sustain you through this saddest of times. With all of the wonderful memories shared with all, Jeff will always be kept close in the hearts of all whom he has loved.
Jeff was a wonderful husband,loving father, a great Papa to all his beautiful grandchildren. I am so blessed that he is my brother and will miss him greatly.
He is now in the loving hands of God and much blessed to be loved by so many.
Rest in Peace Jeff, I LOVE YOU, forever.
Your Sister Joanna

Steve Mitchell

December 15, 2010

My sincere condolences to the McDonald family. Jeff Mac was a great guy and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Lakeshore Dr. won't be the same with out him!

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