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Leo Benoit McGOUGH

1921 - 2015

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services - St. Paul

575 South Snelling Avenue

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Leo McGOUGH Obituary

Age 94 Died September 10th, 2015. Preceded in death by daughters Catherine and Patricia; parents, Peter and Rosalie; brothers, Charles and Gregory; sisters, Elizabeth and Rosalie. Survived by wife Mary Kaye; daughters, Mary Ellen (David Eckholm), Theresa, Joan (James Fox), Margaret (Douglas Taylor) and Brigid; grandchildren, Emily Snyder (Samuel) , Andrew Eilertson (Ann), Catherine Everhart (Ryan), Amy Fox (Christopher Schouten), Elizabeth Maynard (Marc), and Christopher Fox; great grandchildren, Lincoln and Dylan Rose Snyder, Desiree and Arielle Eilertson, Gunnar Everhart; and siblings Mary Ellen Sweeney, Lawrence, Thomas and Peter McGough. Visitation 4-8PM Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at O'Halloran and Murphy (575 S. Snelling Ave. St. Paul, MN 651-698-0796). Mass of Christian Burial 9AM Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church (506 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN). Private Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to The Carmelite Monastery in Lake Elmo, MN or St. Louis Church.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 13, 2015.

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Karen Frost

September 15, 2015

I only knew Leo for a short time, but the impression he made on me was instant and will last a lifetime. All the best to the McGough family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 14, 2015

We had the priviledge of knowing Leo as a friend and a guest. He always had a smile and a story! He loved his family and the outdoors. Thank you Leo for all the great memories. Leo will be lovingly remembered & missed by all. Your friends Bill & Nell @ Lake Despair Lodge

Colleen Lancette

September 13, 2015

God bless all of you and may the gentle soul of Mr. McGough rest in peace. Our hearts and prayers have been with you and will continue. Big hugs with love and friendship, Bernie, Colleen, Joe and Alaina Lancette

September 11, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Leo. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many.
Bart and Kay Zibrowski

Karen Crawford

September 11, 2015

Mary Kaye and McGough family - I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Leo. He truly was one of a kind. He had time for everyone and always cared about people and their families. It was a blessing knowing such a great man and his and Mary Kaye's special family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With love, Karen Truitt Crawford

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15

Visitation

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

O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services - St. Paul

575 South Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116

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16

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Louis King of France Catholic Church

506 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN

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575 South Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116

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