Jane E. (McDonough) McConoghy, 76, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Harrington House in Walpole after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late John W. McConoghy. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in South Boston and was a graduate of South Boston High School. Mrs. McConoghy was a resident of Canton for over 40 years. She was a dedicated homemaker and mother who also ran the family business, JW Trucking in Readville, for many years. She also was a bus driver for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was the mother of Deborah Crawford of Brockton, Diane Napoli and her husband Dennis of Plainville, Jeanne Sera and Steven Sera and his wife Colleen all of Canton, Kathryn Manning of Stoughton, Michael Sera and his wife Kristen of Mansfield, Catherine McConoghy and Mary Ann Troxler and her husband Eddie all of Fitchburg, Paul McConoghy of Mission Hill and the late John W. McConoghy, Jr. She was the sister of Patrick "Mickey" McDonough and John McDonough both of S. Boston, Eileen Healey of Tewksbury, Kay McDonough and Edward McDonough both of AK, Ann Mulkerin of Winchester, Paul McDonough of Quincy and the late Martin McDonough. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Monday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Sunday 3-6 PM. Burial will take place at the VA National Cemetery, Bourne. Due to floral restrictions at the cemetery, the McConoghy family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations in Jane's name may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Clinic, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215.