James M. McDonough's obituary , Passed away on March 11, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts

James M. McDonough

March 11, 2026

Boston, Massachusetts

James M. McDonough's obituary , Passed away on March 11, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts

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We are sad to announce that, on March 11, 2026 we had to say goodbye to James M. McDonough (Boston, Massachusetts). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James M. McDonough or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his spouse Claire McDonough (Hines); his parents, Patrick McDonough of Lettermullen and Winifred (Mulkerrin) of Carna; his parents-in-law, Ernest and Margaret Hines (Shand); his granddaughter Kathlyn McDonough; and his brothers, Patrick McDonough (late Arlene) of South Boston and John McDonough (late Arlene) of Braintree.

He is survived by: his children, Ann W. Doherty (late Brian Doherty) of Dorchester, James M. McDonough (Nancy) of Abington, Paul J. McDonough (Erin) of Dorchester, Lisa M. Smith (William) of Braintree and Steven A. McDonough (Ali Bennett) of Abington; his grandchildren, Jennifer, James, Shalin, Ryan, Brianne, Sean, Andrew, Nolan, Michael McDonough, Margaret England, Nora, Gavin Doherty, Marcus, Steven Egan, Billy, Edward Smith, Joseph Theodore and Samantha Theodore; and his great grandchildren, Cameron Egan and River McNelly. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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O'Brien Funeral Home



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Mar 19

Visitation

O'Brien Funeral Home
146 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

Fri

Mar 20

Funeral Mass

Of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish
800 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125

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