Donohoe, Philomena B.

Philomena B. Donohoe, 92, of Canton, passed away August 27 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton.

Born and raised in County Westmeath, Ireland, she has lived in Canton for the last 17 years and previously lived in Hyde Park. She was the owner and chef of the Cavan House in Hyde Park for many years before retiring. She was also a former member of the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury.

Beloved wife of the late Peter P. “Paul.” Mother of Mary Nally and her husband, Jim, of Canton, Anthony Donohoe of West Roxbury, Pauline Coyne of Readville, Peadar Donohoe and his wife, Brenda, of Crosshaven, Ireland, and Leonard Donohoe and his wife, Elizabeth, of Newton. Sister of the late Anthony, Kathleen and Pearse McCormack. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson Seamus Nally.

Funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton Friday at 10 a.m. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Donations may be made in her memory to St. John the Evangelist Church, 700 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021, or to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379. Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. For complete obituary and guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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