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A funeral service family since 1885. Located in the heart of historic Lowell, Massachusetts.

The McDonough Funeral Home is situated on our 2 acre campus on Highland Street in Lowell. Our facility is very much a true funeral "home" and not a purpose built facility. Upgraded throughout the years to meet the modern needs of funeral service, yet maintaining the classic style of an industrial revolution era victorian home. Offering a large off street parking area and valet parking, you will never have to worry about parking. In operation by the McDonough family for over 125 years we are proud to be family owned and operated for 5 generations. We sincerely do the best we can to give every family we serve a funeral their loved one deserves. Please visit McDonoughFuneralHome.com, email us at Info@McDonoughFuneralHome.com or call us at 978-458-6816 at anytime for more information.

09/02/2025

Diane Margaret "Dee" Schmidt, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center, with her family by her side, after a period of declining health.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Harold Skillman and the late Antoinette (Gentile) Skillman. Diane grew up in the North End, Cambridge, and Belmont, later living in East Boston before eventually settling in Lowell with her family.

Family was the center of Dee's life. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her loved ones and always kept them close in her heart. A woman of deep faith, Diane prayed every night and drew comfort and strength from her religious devotion. She enjoyed quiet moments watching television and listening to holy music.

Over the years, Diane worked as a housekeeper at the Sheraton in Harvard Square, Lowell General Hospital, and as a school and bus monitor in East Boston. She was known for her strong work ethic and kindness toward those around her.

Dee leaves her daughter, Christine Patricia Schmidt; her granddaughter, Cassandra Lee Schmidt of Lowell; and her great-grandson, Damian Cole Schmidt. She is also survived by her siblings, Peter Skillman and Donna Blanchard; her sister-in-law, Grayce Skillman of Lowell; many nieces and nephews, including Micheala Herring of Lowell, Brad Skillman of Lowell, Craig Skillman of Lowell, who was also her godson, Brandon Skillman of Dracut, and Kimberly Keegan of Cohoes, NY; and her dear friend, Celia Plagenza. She was predeceased by several siblings.

Dee will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who lived a life centered around faith, family, and love.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements by McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com

09/02/2025

Tracy Renee Coelho, 48, of Lowell, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born in Lowell on November 5, 1976, she was the daughter of Frank Silva of Lowell and the late Linda (Cannon) Silva. Tracy grew up in Lowell and attended Lowell High School.

Tracy was the heart of every gathering, her laughter filled every room, and her energy was unforgettable. She loved dancing, music, and cooking big meals, especially around the holidays when her home was always open to anyone who needed a place to go. Tracy had a gift for making people feel welcome and loved, and to her, family wasn’t just blood, it was anyone, embraced with her warmth and generosity.

In her younger years, Tracy became well known as the “queen” of the Boston Donut chat line, where she built many lasting friendships. Throughout her life, she was a loyal friend, a mother figure to many, and a safe place for those who needed one. She touched countless lives, whether by offering a hot meal, a listening ear, or her signature sharp wit and sarcastic comebacks that could make anyone laugh.

She is survived by her daughter, Iris Perez of Lowell; her cherished grandson, Jeremiah Perez of Lowell; her brother, Jason Silva and his companion, Denise Adamowski of Lowell; her nieces and nephews, Anthony, Christina, Alan, Jalinda, and Austin; as well as many godchildren, extended family members, and good friends who loved her dearly.

Tracy will be remembered as a beautiful soul whose love, loyalty, and laughter left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

You are welcome to attend her visitation on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Flowers are welcome, or consider a contribution to assist her family with funeral expenses at: https://pl.mxmerchant.com/mxcustomer/d/4b0711a1-7a04-4507-842a-41795122d163/v3

08/29/2025

Michael Raymond ‘Deuce’ Doucette, 57 of Lowell, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. He was born in Melrose on April 23, 1968 and was the son of the late Walter Duval and the late Karen (Doucette) Duval. He was raised in Reading before moving to Lowell in the 1980’s where he lived for the rest of his life.

Michael was a talented artist, but he also loved music, crocheting, drawing, woodworking. He could do it all. He enjoyed spending time near the ocean, especially fishing.

He is survived by his daughter, Sidney Doucette of Lowell; his step children, Matthew Lord, Angelica Lord, and Kristel Lord and her mother, Christine Lord, also of Lowell; and his two brothers, Timothy Duval and his fiancé, Michelle Page of Maine, and Paul Doucette and his wife Michelle of Maine.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joseph Dwyer and Gabriel Dwyer; his step grandson, Sophie Lord King; and his nieces and nephews including Audrianna Mercer, Zachary Duval, and Alissa Duval; and his many extended family including Edward Lord, with whom he resided

Michael was predeceased by his stepson, the late Joseph Paquin.

On Sunday, August 31, 2025 all are welcome to attend his calling hours from 3-5 p.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, 978-458-6816. His funeral service will take place at the end of the calling hours in the funeral home.

08/27/2025

Teresa (Teixeira) Almeida

Teresa (Teixeira) Almeida, 79, a longtime Lowell resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25th.

She was born on September 13, 1945 in Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, and was a daughter of the late Francisco Teixeira and the late Gloriana (Grilo) Teixeira. She was educated in São Miguel and came to the United States in 1982 settling first in Cambridge and eventually Lowell, where she made her home since 2005.

She devoted many years to her work as a seamstress, a craft that brought her both joy and purpose. Sewing was not only her livelihood but her passion, and she found great comfort in it. With skillful hands and a generous heart, she shared her gift with family and countless friends.

She was the beloved wife of Edmundo Almeida for nearly 60 years, and is survived by her 4 sons; Ricardo and his wife, Leigh Anne of Andover, Gualter and his wife, Lisa, of Lowell, Paul and his wife, Maggie, of Wilmington, Helio and his wife, Popi, of Grafton, her 9 grandchildren; Andrew, Mikayla, Sofia, Alexander, Christiano, Colin, Thalia, Chloe, Maximos, her sisters; Fatima, Oriana, Maria de Deus, and many nieces, nephews, godchildren and in laws.

Additionally, she was predeceased by her sisters, Cesaltina, Estrela, and Natalia.

Family and friends are welcome to attend her calling hours on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816.

On Saturday morning her funeral will begin at the funeral home at 9 a.m. followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 144 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA, followed by procession for burial at Lowell Cemetery.

Find us on Facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence.

08/27/2025

Sena Sue (Harmon) Platt

Sena Sue (Harmon) Platt, 71, a longtime Lowell resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 19 at D’Youville Senior Health Care Center. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Platt with whom she had shared her life since they were teenagers.

She was born on August 9, 1954 in Banner Elk, North Carolina she spent her early childhood in that area. She was a daughter of the late Vault Harmon and the late Margaret (Richardson) Harmon and her family moved to the Lowell area and settled here when she was a teenager. She was a lifelong member of the Calvary Baptist Church on Hastings Street in Lowell and was a graduate of Lowell Trade School.

Boots, as she was affectionately known, loved art and especially drawing and music. She was employed as a waitress in her younger days at the 5&10 in downtown Lowell. She had a heart of gold and she did her best to show love and kindness to everyone she met throughout her life.

Besides her husband of over 47 years, Thomas J. Platt of Lowell, she is also survived by her 4 children, Sue Harmon of Lowell, Sena Harmon of Lowell, Thomas Harmon of Lowell and Ray Platt and his wife, Jillian Pagan of Lowell, she is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren and her brothers and sisters, Vault Harmon of Lowell, Randy Harmon of Lowell, Karen Leduc of Lowell, Jane Noon of New Hampshire, Mary Harmon of Lowell, Mark Harmon of Lowell.

She also leaves behind her close family friends, Nancy Rios, Victoria Mercado, Linda Pollari, Asuncion Mendez and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter, the late Sandra Harmon and her siblings, the late Raymar Jenks, the late Doug Myers and the late Linda Myers.

The family will be holding a funeral service at On Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Calvary Baptist Church 60 Hastings street Lowell, Mass from 3-7pm. Please find us on facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

08/24/2025

Susan J Callahan

LOWELL Susan J. Callahan, age 72, of Lowell, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. She was a daughter of the late Stephen and the late Shirley (Dowd) Callahan.

Born March 12, 1953, in Lowell, she was raised and educated in the Highlands Section of the City, and was a communicant of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish. In her younger years she played softball and basketball and was the first coach of the girls' softball team at Lowell High School.

Susan worked for the Lowell School Department as a Teacher for five years before disability forced her retirement.

Her survivors include her brother, Stephen J. Callahan of Lowell; her nephew, David Callahan and his wife, Ashley of Virginia; and her friends, Lynne Chase of Melrose and Ellen Shawnessy of Lowell. She was beloved by her wonderful neighbors.

Her funeral was held privately from the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, 978-458-6816. Memorials in Susan's name can be made to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack NH 03054 or to the Barton Center for Diabetes Education Inc, 30 Ennis Road, North Oxford MA 01537. Please find us on facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

08/17/2025

Christina Priscilla "Chrissy" Duggan

Christina Priscilla Duggan, 43, of Pepperell, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born on September 18, 1981, in Lowell, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Debora (Rigg) Duggan. She grew up and was educated in Lowell.

She will be remembered for her warm and caring nature, her playful sense of humor, and her love of singing and dancing. She had a big heart, always wishing the best for others and lending a hand whenever she could. She cherished time spent with her family, enjoyed movies, and brought joy to those around her with her laughter and kindness.

Chrissy worked as an administrative assistant, most recently for Industrial Maintenance Contracting in Ayer. Prior to that, she dedicated over 10 years to Tri-Wire Engineering Solutions in Tewksbury, where she built lasting friendships.

In addition to her parents, Christina is survived by her longtime companion of 15 years, Efrain Morales of Pepperell; her cherished children, Jeven Duggan and Ella Skye Morales, both of Pepperell; her siblings, Michael Duggan and his wife Alda of Chelmsford, and Stefanie Morales and her husband Jose of Lowell.

Chrissy also leaves behind her niece and nephews, Nathan, Owen, and Ethan Duggan, and Jerell and Avah Morales; her many cousins and friends, including her close cousin and dear friend Amanda Ross; as well as members of Efrain’s family, including his sister Yarette Morales.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 21, at 11 a.m. at Saint Patrick’s Church, Lowell. Please meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. for the procession. In lieu of flowers, donations in Christina’s memory may be made to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center at dhgeiselgiving.org.

08/12/2025

John Joseph Drauchen, 75 of Nashua, NH passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025 after a brief illness with his family by his side. He was the husband of Karen (Breen) Drauchen with whom he shared the last 37 years of marriage.

He was born on October 21, 1949 in Lowell and was a son of the late John J and Palmena (Santarelli) Drauchen. He was raised in Lowell, graduating from Lowell High School class of 1967. Mr. Drauchen enlisted with the United States Army serving until his honorable discharge.

John worked as a warehouse manager for CR Bard in Wilmington for over twenty-five years before his retirement. A lifelong enthusiast of model railroading, he devoted countless hours to his favorite hobby. Known for his fun-loving spirit, John will be remembered for the joy he found in gathering with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Karen of Nashua, NH, he is survived by his two children, Cynthia Doherty and her husband, James of Naples, FL, and Tracy Peters and her husband, Charles of Middleboro; his grandchildren, Patrick and wife Ashley Doherty, Connor Doherty, Shanna and husband TJ Proulx; and six great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sister, Louise Podanoffsky of York, ME; and many brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Nicholas and Brittney Peters.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/ or by mail to: 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105. Or to: Home Health & Hospice Care https://www.hhhc.org

On Friday, August 15, 2025, all are welcome to attend his calling hours from 9-11 a.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 978-458-6816. His funeral service will follow the calling hours at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by procession to St. Patrick Cemetery for burial. Find us on Facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence.

08/07/2025

Karen Ann (Monteiro) McNulty, 61 of Dracut, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

She was born on September 30, 1963 and was a daughter of the late Anthony and Joyce (McLeod) Monteiro.

Karen worked as a certified nurses assistant for around 10 years before an accident forced her disability and early retirement.

She was well known throughout Lowell, especially at the White Eagle in Downtown. She loved playing darts and riding motorcycles. Known for her unique sense of humor, she had a special talent for giving everyone she met a nickname. Above all, she cherished time spent with her beloved dog, Bella, and her family.

Karen is survived by her two daughters, Shannon Charbonneau and her husband, Leo of Dunstable, and Stephanie McNulty of Lowell; her ten grandchildren, Christian, Mason, Noah, Lilah, Rylie, Leo, Dominic, Mia, Taylor and Haley; and her significant other for the past 28 years, Robert O'Connor of Dracut.

She also leaves her siblings, Sharon Baroni and her husband, Brian of Billerica, Dawna Monteiro of Hudson, NH, and Michael Monteiro and his wife, Lisa of Dracut; also many nieces and nephews, including John Monteiro of Lowell.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, the late Courtney McNulty.

Her funeral services will be held privately.

08/07/2025

Charles Edward Oglesby, age 89, of Goffstown NH passed away August 4, 2025. He was born March 23, 1936, in McAlester, OK, to Chester Robert Oglesby and Willie Mae (Burdick) Oglesby.

Charles served in the US Air Force from 1957-1965 as a Chaplain Assistant and was deployed to Vietnam. He was stationed at Pease Air Force base in Portsmouth NH & Macdill Air Force Base in Tampa FL.

Charles taught at the NH Technical College in Nashua NH for 33 years, teaching English and History. He then was a substitute teacher in the Dracut Schools for many years before officially retiring.

He had a passion for reading history books and the Bible.

He is survived by his children, Tanya Cedorchuk and husband, Michael of Lowell, MA, Charles Oglesby of Somerville, MA, Tamara Baker and husband, Maxim of Wixom, MI, and Aaron Oglesby of Manchester NH; his grandchildren, Ashley, Juliana & Kailey Cedorchuk, Nickolas, Owen & Emerson Baker; and his great grandchildren, Julian & Eliana Cedorchuk. He is also survived by his siblings, Cora Mae Brant & Clifford Oglesby of Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lois Oglesby; his sisters, Pauline, Irene & Josephine and his brothers, Burt and Roy.

Burial will take place privately at a later date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers to please consider a memorial donation in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

08/04/2025

Alexander Kainamisis, 72 of Cambridge, MA passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Friday, August 1, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Helen (Kontos) Kainamisis who he married in 1978, spending 47 years of marriage together.

He was born on April 12, 1953 in Thermi Thessaloniki, Greece and was a son of the late Gianni and Parthena (Komatidou) Kainamisis. He was raised and educated in Greece, served in the military, and got married before coming to the United States with hopes of pursuing the American dream, settling in Cambridge, where they raised their family. In 2001 he became an American Citizen.

In the 1980's he worked in the shoe manufacturing industry, cutting ballet shoes for some time before, then moved onto working in facilities management at Mass General and then at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, until illness forced his retirement from Mass General. He continued to work full time at Mass Art until very recently.

He enjoyed fishing, in particular saltwater striped bass fishing, especially off shore in Lynn. When he was not helping out his son at his repair shop he enjoyed watching him drag race. Everyone loved him, he was laid back, kind to everyone, generous, always quick to help, especially family.

In addition to his wife, Helen of Cambridge, he is survived by two children, Virginia Kainamisis of Lowell, and Jonathan Kainamisis and his wife, Sandra Caban of Lowell; and his grandchildren, Alexander and Evander.

He is also survived by his sister, Athanasia Barkitzis of Ptolemaida, Greece; his nieces and nephews including Grigori Barkitzis, Gianni Barkitzis, Maria Spitzer, Evan Spitzer, Tina Georgiopoulos, and Sammy Georgiopoulos; and his sister in law, Anna Kontos of Watertown.

He was predeceased by his brother, the late Stelios Kainamisis.

On Friday, August 8, 2025 all are welcome to attend his calling hours from 4-8 p.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816.

On Saturday morning his funeral will begin at the funeral home at 9 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis Street, Lowell. Burial will follow at Lowell Cemetery.

08/04/2025

Bonnie Elizabeth Bell, 46, of Revere passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25.

She was born on September 29, 1978 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, a daughter of the late Bobby Uga and the late Linda Marie Bell. She was raised and educated in the Revere area and graduated from Pope John High School. She then attended college and eventually became a librarian. She worked as a librarian in the Revere Public Library for over 20 years. Most recently, she worked as a personal care assistant.

Bonnie was caring and loving and kind to everyone. She personified the golden rule, she treated everyone as she wanted to be treated, with unconditional love.

She is survived by her beloved son, Cody Bell of Lowell.

At her request, funeral services will be held privately at a later date.

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