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Agnes MacDonald Obituary

Agnes M. (Molloy) MacDonald, of Weymouth, formerly Cohasset, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 11, 2021, at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of the late Atty. Joseph W. MacDonald for 58 years. She was the devoted mother to six children, Brenda Blair and her husband Larry of Hull, David MacDonald and his wife Cindy of Portsmouth, RI, Madlyn Pettie and her husband Alan of Cohasset, Sarah Murphy and her husband Ryan of Andover and the late Michael and Jessica MacDonald. Agnes is also survived by her grandchildren, Ashley, Emily, Sean, Aiden, Brady, Dalton, William, Maximus, and two great-grandchildren, Isabel and Cory. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings, Elaine M. Keenan and Joseph A. Molloy. Agnes was born in Boston, daughter of the late Madeline M. (Conti) and John T. Molloy. She graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School in 1957, where she was the queen of her prom. Prior to retirement, Agnes worked as an administrative assistant for the Town of Hull in the Community Development office. She enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted advocate for the Special Olympics in support of her late daughter Jessica. Agnes could often be found at Special Olympic events or attending her grandchildrens sporting and school events. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, at St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Interment in Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset. In order to register to attend, please go to: https://agnesmacdonaldfuneralmass.eventbrite.com/. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Team Scituate, Special Olympics MA, 512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

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Published by The Cohasset Mariner from Feb. 13 to Feb. 19, 2021.

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Tricia Cifrino

March 22, 2021

Brenda & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweetheart! May God watch over all of you. XOXO Tricia White Cifrino

nancy jones

February 16, 2021

Agnes was queen of her high school prom and was queen to her family and all her friends She was always there for all who knew her. I am comforted knowing she is with Joe Michael, and Jessica

February 15, 2021

Condolences to your family.God bless you. Rest In Peace.

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