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Teresa McDonough Obituary

Teresa Riordan McDonough Passed away on November 12th, 2008 at the age of 85 in Kentfield, CA. Born on October 11, 1923 in Macroom, Co., Cork, Ireland, she was beloved by all. She is survived by her husband John and three of her five children and their families. Visitation will be held Friday, November 14 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM with a rosary prayer service at 7:00PM at Keaton's Mortuary, 1022 E. Street, San Rafael. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday November 15 at 1:00PM at St Sebastian's Church located at 373 Bon Air Road, Kentfield with burial following at Mt Tamalpais Cemetery in San Rafael.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Michael Norelli

November 14, 2008

Mrs. McDonough was a friend to our family for twenty-five years, welcoming us when we arrived on Edna Court. Our deepest sympathies to Mr. McDonough and family. May God keep you in his Peace.

Madeleine & Jane O'Brien

November 14, 2008

We'll remember the hilarious fun we had discussing politics over coffee after morning Mass. You were such a good friend, and we'll miss the grand times we had together.
Madeleine & Jane O'Brien

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