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MADGE (DONAGHY) DESMOND
August 29, 2021

Obituary

Madge (Donaghy) Desmond, a lifelong resident of Charlestown entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her home in Charlestown which is the same home where she was born. She was 93 years of age.

Madge was born at home in Charlestown on January 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Patrick Donaghy and Rose A. (Canny) Donaghy both of Clonmany, County Donegal, Ireland. Madge grew up in Charlestown where she was educated at St. Mary's Parochial School and graduated from Girls High School. Madge worked as a Accounts Manager for the New England Telephone Company and retired following 27 years of dedicated service. Madge was a true Townie and very proud of her Irish roots and enjoyed her family especially the dedication of her daughter Linda.

Madge is the beloved wife of the late John J. Desmond. She is the devoted mother of Madge Desmond, Linda Buhay and her husband Walter and the late Denis Desmond and John Desmond. She is the loving Ma to Danny Buhay and Timmy Buhay.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Madge's visiting hours on Thursday morning, September 2, 2021 from 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 12 Noon. Her burial will be private.

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Carr Funeral Services
220 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-242-1509