Daniel McParland

Daniel McParland obituary

Daniel McParland

Daniel McParland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham on Sep. 27, 2025.

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Daniel McParland of Dedham entered into eternal rest on September 18, 2025. Son of the late Daniel and Eleanor (Levings) McParland. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (Rae) McParland of Dedham, and brother of the late William McParland of Quincy and John McParland and his wife Tamara of Villa Park, IL. Loving father of Hannah and Daniel J. McParland of Dedham. Cherished uncle of Christine (Marco ) Rossi of Naperville, IL and Curtis McParland. Also survived by beloved Aunt Anne "Nancy" (d. Arthur) Weiner, close first cousins Francis (Shanda) Campbell and Joanne Blessing (d. Rick) of Virginia Beach, VA.

Past Grand Knight, Greater Quincy Knights of Columbus, Council #2259 in North Quincy, 4th Degree Grand Knight - Cardinal Cushing Assembly.

Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St, Dedham on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 4-7pm. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 26 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 420 High St, Dedham at 10am (accessible parking in the rear of the church). Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's memory to the Mass. General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114.

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