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MARGARET MCPHAIL Obituary

McPHAIL, Margaret (Welch) Of Dorchester, formerly of Quincy, died March 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret's entire life centered around her wonderful family and dear friends. She cherished time with her husband, daughter, and grandson. A vibrant woman, she was also known to bring "the fun" to every gathering and thoroughly reveled in holidays and family game nights at her Mom's along with any occasion involving music and dancing. She enjoyed her beach vacations and looked forward to her yearly visit with the McPhail's in Florida. Margaret had a special group of lifelong friends called "The Girls Club" who got together often. She will be remembered for her happy and outgoing personality as well as her love and concern for others, especially her patients and co-workers at Boston Medical Center.

Beloved wife of Robert McPhail of Dorchester. Loving mother of Kristin Harding and her fianc? Rob Mahoney of Dorchester. Cherished daughter of Beverly (Logan) of Quincy and her late husband Alexander Welch. Dear sister of Mary Welch, Beverly Loughnane and her husband Bill, Kathleen Munson, Maureen Welch and her partner Bill Walsh; all of Quincy, and her late brother, Dennis Welch. Devoted "Nana" to Logan Mahoney of Dorchester and godmother of Meghan Keogh of Weymouth. Margaret loved and was loved by her in-laws, Dick and Judy McPhail, sisters-in-law Janice McPhail, and Debbie Riccardi and her husband John, and her brother-in-law Rick McPhail (deceased) in addition to her many nieces, nephews, and the extended Harding Family.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the Visiting Hours on Monday, 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 AM, Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10:30 AM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Margaret may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA., 90266. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 16 to Mar. 20, 2022.

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Janice McPhail

March 14, 2025

Although you have been gone for three years, you are never gone from all the lives you have touched. I miss you dearly my sweet sister in law. Love you so much

Janice McPhail

December 23, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday sweetie. I hope you are celebrating you today as I will be. I miss you beautiful soul. You are so very missed. With all my love, sissy

Janice McPhail

March 14, 2024

You are so missed by so many sis. Hope you were there to welcome Mom. She couldn´t wait to see you. Thank the Lord for all the beautiful memories we made together. I love you

Tayler Welch

March 10, 2024

Tayler Welch

March 10, 2024

Tayler Welch

March 10, 2024

4 days shy of 2 years without you and it doesn´t get any easier! I miss you so so much! Heaven has the most beautiful amazing angel I love you aunty!

Janice M cPhail

December 23, 2023

Happy Heavenly Birthday sweetie. I miss you so much . Make sure you celebrate big with music and dance. Love you most

Janice McPhail

March 14, 2023

It´s been one year since you left us here on earth. You are so very missed, your smile, heart and carefree soul. You were one of a kind sweet sister in law and I think of you often. I hope you are dancing up there with your loved ones and be sure to keep Rick close. I love you and miss you so much.
Jan xo

John Battles

March 23, 2022

So very sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. RIP. She was a good person and good friend. She will be surely missed.

Tayler Welch

March 21, 2022

I'll miss you aunty I love you...

Brian Schurko

March 21, 2022

So sorry for your loss Bob. Our thoughts are with you at this painful time. Brian

Art and Cathy Whitehouse

March 20, 2022

We are so sorry to hear the news of Margaret passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always

Jim and Sharon Aufiero

March 19, 2022

Our deepest condolences to Margaret´s family.

Tammy Enax

March 18, 2022

My sincerest condolences to Margaret´s family at this difficult time.

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Janice McPhail

March 17, 2022

There are no words to express the pain and sorrow I feel for both our families. My sister in law was the most caring, loving woman. She had a bright light about her and was the most sincere and beautiful soul. I am so grateful to have had her in my life for so many years. I am going to miss her everyday. I love you Sissy.

Sharon Aufiero

March 16, 2022

Bobby, Kristin and Family - words cannot express how deepest sorrow of Margaret´s passing. She was indeed a fun loving and caring person. And her presence will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to all of you. Love and prayers, Sharon

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21

Visitation

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

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Mar

22

Celebration of Life

9:30 a.m.

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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22

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

Quincy, MA

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