Edward B. McDonough Jr. Obituary (1928 - 2016)

Edward B. McDonough, Jr., 87, longtime former Groton resident, passed away on Friday May 6, 2016 at the Keystone Center in Leominster following a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie H. (Savage) McDonough. Born in Newark, NJ on July 22, 1928, he was a son of the late Edward B. and Anna (Costello) McDonough. He was a graduate of Seaton Hall Prep School and Seaton Hall University in Orange, NJ. Mr. McDonough was enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Edward was employed as the Vice President of Manufacturing for Digital Equipment Corporation from 1986 until his retirement in 1996. Sports was a passion of his, having followed the Red Sox, Bruins and the New York Giants. His heart truly belonged to his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving children Edward M. McDonough of CA, Maureen P. McDonough of Groton, Annmarie McDonough of Lowell, Dorothy M. Dahart and Cary Boudreau of Leominster, Robert and Kathryn McDonough of Groton. He was the father of the late Kathleen McDonough. He is survived by his grandchildren, Meghan Fulmer of Amesbury, Caitlin McDonough of Boston; Samantha Dahart , Stephanie Dahart and Robert Dahart all of Leominster; Michael McDonough, Liam McDonough and Aidan McDonough all of Groton; and two great grandchildren, Lily and Joey Fulmer of Amesbury; and many loving in-laws. He was the brother of the late Jack McDonough. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 until 8PM at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10 oclock in St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, 107 North Main St., Westford, MA. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. For those who wish, donations in Memory of Edward may be made to: Alzheimers Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. Visitation May 11, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information May 12, 2016 10:00am, St. Catherine of Alexandria Church 107 North Main Street Westford, MA 01886 For those who wish, donations in Memory of Edward may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. Interment Location St. Mary Cemetery 90 River Road Tewksbury, MA