Michael Keren McDonough

Michael Keren “Papa” McDonough died at home on April 2, 2025, at age 94.

Michael was born in County Galway, Ireland to Annie (Daley) and Patsy McDonough.

At age 24, he emigrated to the United States where he met the love of his life, Mary (McDonagh). They were married for 58 years until her death in 2014. They settled in Dorchester and relocated to Hull in the 1970s to a house on the bay that reminded him of his childhood home in Ireland. You often found him sitting on his front porch watching Judge Judy and admiring the beautiful bay view.

He is survived by his children Maureen, Nancy (Mark Currier), Eileen (Richard Chou), Michael (Susan) and Thomas (Christine); his grandchildren Julianna, Kelly, Mari, Makayla, Shane, Jillian, Elizabeth and Nathan; great grandson Leo and many nieces and nephews. Loving brother of the late Nell, Mary, Barbara, Festus, Joseph, Sean, Bridie, Nora, Nancy and Thomas; survived by Patrick and Kate.

The family would like to thank Maureen, Bridget, Grainne, Nancy, Louisa, Colby and Tania whose care allowed him to enjoy time at home.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 4-7 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 11 AM. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Michael K. McDonough to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.