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Michael Naughton
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Michael Naughton Obituary
Michael was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend. He left his home in Rusheeney, Oughterard, County Galway in his twenties for Boston, Massachusetts where he met and married Ellen ("Eileen") Lonergan and raised three children in Randolph, Massachusetts. He was a hard-working carpenter that built churches and housing, still seen today across the city skyline. Michael was passionate about family, never missing sporting events or milestones of his children and grandchildren. He was an avid golfer and truly enjoyed playing with his buddies at Presidents Golf Course. A lifelong fisherman, he loved his trips home to Ireland to fish on Lough Corrib. His home in Randolph was always the center for holiday gatherings filled with love, laughter, songs and stories - often with him leading on the tin whistle or squeeze box. His unparalleled giving nature, devotion to family, commitment to supporting others, and sense of humor left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Eileen, devoted father of Stephanie and husband Michael McLaughlin of Braintree, son Michael Naughton and wife Mollie of Milton, and daughter Tara Naughton of Hoboken, New Jersey. He is also survived by his six grandchildren Sean, Tim, Connor, Nora, Luke and Jack. Loving brother of Mary McKeeney of West Roxbury, Peggy and her husband Richard Hefling of Wilbraham, Bridget and her husband Jim McDonald of Randolph, Peter and his wife Ann of Co. Galway, Ireland, and Murt Naughton of Roslindale, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Bridget Naughton and sister Rita Boland of Co. Galway, Ireland.
Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph, on Monday, March 31st at 9:15am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church in Randolph at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Mass will also be live streamed online at: www.harborview.live. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 30th from 2-5pm at the Hurley Funeral Home. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://www.St.Jude.org). For online guestbook and directions, visit www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.
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Sally McGauley King
April 3, 2025
To Eileen and family and to Mary, Peggy, Bridgie, Peter and Murt, I would like to extend my deepest condolences on the sad and sudden passing of Michael. He was such a lovely gentle man and it was always a pleasure to meet him. I cannot but feel nostalgic thinking about the long and deep rooted friendship between our two families - from working in the factory in Oughterard in the late 50s, moving to Boston and down through the years, through good times and bad there was always a connection. Much love to you all on behalf of the McGauleys in Tullavrick.
Kevin and Kathy Kyne
April 1, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Naughton families both in Ireland and Boston on Michael´s passing. "May he be at rest"
Ger Clancy
March 31, 2025
My sincere sympathy to you Eileen, Steph, Mike and Tara on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ger. Clancy Newmarket on fergus, Co. Clare.
Tim and Eileen Curran rusheeney
March 31, 2025
To Eileen and family and all the Naughton families condolences on the passng of Michael a gentleman
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Siobhan Mc Dermott
March 31, 2025
To Eileen and Family, To Mary, Peggy, Bridgie, Peter and Murt and all the Sonnies our sincerest sympathies, love and prayers are with you all at this sad sad time. Michael was dearly loved, a gentle soul and a lovely lovely man.
John and Siobhan (McNally)McDermott.
Theresa Conneely ( Rusheeney/ Uk)
March 31, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to the Naughton family on the sudden passing of Michael. Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Cathriona D'Arcy
March 30, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the Naughton family. May he rest in peace Kitty Noreen and Cathriona D'Arcy Galway
PJ Gaire
March 30, 2025
Sincere condolences Stephie and all the family on the sad passing of your dad . I have fond memories of a lovely Thanksgiving in Randolph with all the family and relations and great times we had in Boston.
Conneely Family
March 30, 2025
Conneely family Bunnagippaun Oughterard .Deepest sympathy to all the family for their loss ar dheis dé go raibh anamh dìlis.
Johnnie and Maria Begley, Oughterard
March 30, 2025
Deepest sympathy to all the Naughton family on the passing of Michael.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace.
John Tierney
March 29, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Naughton family. We are truly sorry to hear of Michael´s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.
John and Niamh Tierney, Rusheeney and Salthill.
John Clancy
March 29, 2025
Deepest sympathy cousin Eileen on the sad passing of your husband Michael. May he rest in peace.
John & Bernadette Clancy Clare and Dublin.
Tommy & Helen Finnerty, Oughterard
March 29, 2025
Sincere Sympathy to the NAUGHTON family on Michael´s passing.
May Michael´s gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary kelly
March 29, 2025
So sorry to hear of passing of your dear michael.my condolences to you eileen and to stephanie,michael and tara and extended families. May michael rest in peace
Michael Clancy Newmarket on Fergus County Clare, Ireland
March 29, 2025
SINCERE CONDOENCE TO COUSIN EILEEN AND FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL R.I.P.
Helen Hughes
March 29, 2025
Heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences to Peggy and family on the passing of Michael. May he Rest In Peace.
PJ and Helen Hughes (Phil's sister)
Kilmaine
Co Mayo
Paul & Antoinette Lydon, Oughterard
March 29, 2025
Sincere condolences to Michael's family. May he Rest in Peace.
Rob Sampson
March 28, 2025
To the Naughton family , I am very sorry for your loss,Michael was a good man and will be missed.
Helen Mullarkey
March 28, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Eileen, Stephanie, Michael, Tara & the extended family on the sudden passing a dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle & great friend to many. I have such great memories of Michael´s infectious smile & gentleness to match. He will be greatly missed by all. May his gentle soul rest in peace & his the memories he left behind remain with you all forever.
Helen Mullarkey (Conneely) John & family Rusheeney & Moycullen, Galway
Martin Tierney
March 28, 2025
We are so sorry for your sudden loss, may Michael's gentle soul rest in Eternal Peace.
Martin, Nicki, James & Jack, Rusheeney.
Louise McNally
March 28, 2025
Remembering this wonderful man in my thoughts and prayers. He indeed was a treasure to his family and friends. R.I.P. sweet man. Memories of you will keep you forever in our hearts. Thank you for being a part of my life!
Ailish Edwards
March 28, 2025
Sending heartfelt condolences to Eileen, Stephanie and all the family. I have such fond memories of Michael from Rusheeney, he will be sorely missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Ailish (Dolly), Giles & Sean. (Somerset, UK)
Maire Geoghegan
March 28, 2025
Sending heartfelt condolences on the passing of Michael, may you all take comfort in the many wonderful memories he has left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Maire, Paddy & Family Rusheeney
Pamela Schaub
March 27, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother maybe he's playing golf with my dad God bless your family
Michele Damelio
March 27, 2025
My heartfelt condolences for your loss Leenie, Mike, Steph, Tara and all the extended family .
Michael can only be described as a Gentle & Sweet Man who always had a smile on his face. May the loving and wonderful memories you shared with him bring you comfort! Know he is at peace and will be with each of you forever!
Sending much love and many prayers as you navigate thru this time.
Michele & Melissa Damelio
Julie Kenny
March 27, 2025
Aunty Eileen, Steph, Mikey and Tara and families,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Michael was such a wonderful guy. Always a smile and a laugh for everyone. He will be greatly missed. I was lucky to have him as my godfather. My heart is breaking for you all. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Love,
Julie, Martin, Emily, Megan, and Maura
Kathleen Sheila and Phil's sister.
March 27, 2025
To Peggy and Family sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother Michael. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Kathleen (Sheila and Phil's sister).
Margaret o'Mullane
March 27, 2025
My sincere sympathy to you eileen and children and extended family on the passing of michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Margaret o'mullane (kelly) ennis co clare
Michael ONEill
March 27, 2025
Loved Mike I had many laughs with him at Pressies playing golfHe will be missed. Your friend Trapper
Emer Keeling
March 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss Eileen, Mike, Stephie and Tara and all of the extended family. Michael was a pure gentleman and always had a smile anytime we met him. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Sending you lots of love. Emer, Emmet and kids xxx
Bridie McLoughlin
March 27, 2025
Peggy and Family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your brother Michael. May he rest in eternal peace. From Bridie McLoughlin, Claremorris Co.Mayo Ireland (Sheila´s sister)
Tomas McNally
March 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of Michael's sudden passing. An absolute gentleman, what memories we have of the old days in Galway. Also occasional games of golf in Oughterard.
A brilliant Gaelic footballer and tin whistler he leaves us with many great memories.
May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
Sean McNally
March 27, 2025
With great sadness we heard the news of Michael´s death. He was a lovely gentleman. He used to cut my hair long ago and he and Eileen were guests at our wedding 50 years ago. Eileen and Michael´s family and siblings I am so sorry for your great loss. May he rest in peace. At dheis lamh Dé go raibh sé.
Annette Clancy
March 27, 2025
Annette Clancy
Rest in Peace Michael we had a great chat at Auntie Lucys 100th birthday Thinking of you Eileen and Family
Breege McGrath
March 27, 2025
Sincere sympathy to you all on the sad loss of Michael.
Beannacht Dé leis.
His godmother,
Brigid Clancy (Breege Mc Grath)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Breege Mc Nally
March 27, 2025
We are so, so sad to hear that Michael has died. We always loved to meet him on his any visits to Rusheeny and on our visits to Boston. Michael was such a gentleman, through and through. So sincere, so good humoured, so genuine. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Eileen, Stephanie, Michael, Tara and the extended families. To all the Sonnys we send our sincere condolences- Mary, Peggy, Brigid, Peter and Murt- another link has gone from your chain- in love and sadness, Breege Mc Nally & David O'Connor. Dublin & Rusheeny, Ireland.
Seamus Boland
March 27, 2025
Uncle Mike was a sound man, we'll miss him. RIP
Catherine Kunzer
March 27, 2025
Many Prayers and Love to all. I will always treasure the memories
of meeting Michael and Eileen.
Fiona Dwyer
March 27, 2025
So sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you all during this sad time. RIP uncle Michael.
Noel and Ann Foley
March 27, 2025
Our sincere condolences to all the Naughton family ..may Michael rest in peace ..
Noel and Ann Foley and family
Cromane
Co. Kerry
Rick and Pauline Munroe
March 27, 2025
We were so sorry to hear about Michael´s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Eileen and the family at this very sad time.
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