New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-18
WILSON Street MAN
DIES At HOSPITAL
Pneumonia, After Shock, Fatal to
F. 7. MCDOnough

Councilman Francis T. McDonough
of 10 Wilson street died this morning
in st. Francis hospital. Hartford,
following an illness Of only a week
Mr.. McDonough was enjoying his
usual good health up to last Friday
when, during the noOn-h hour. he was
stricken with apopleXy He was i'm
mediately taken to the hospital and
hopes for his recovery were given
out by those in attendance, until
pneumonia developed a few days
later. In spite Of all that could be
done he grew gradually weaker until
the end came. Yesterday, his fam
lily realized that it was only mat
ter of hours. Mrs. McDonough was
with him constantly until the last.
His age was "a years.
The news of Mr.. McDonoughs
death came as q shock to his many
friends and associates about the city.
He was very we'll known here, having
spent practically all of his life in this
city.
Lived Here Many Years.
MI. McDOnough was born in Ire
land on December 90, 1868 He came,
with his parents, to this country at
the age of three years, and settled
in New Britain. where he had since
made his homo. The deceased was
a members Of the city council for the
past three years, representing the
sixth ward, and was highly respected
by the members of that board. In
church work, he was very active. He
was q member Of the church of st.
John the Evangelist, and was the
first and only president of the Holy
Name society, holding that office since
the date of it's organization. In speak
ing of Mr.. McDonough, Father F'itz-
gerald, pastor of the church, said
this morning. He was man of
sterling character, one who was high
ly respected in the community"
Many FratcrnaI Affiliations.
The deceased was affiliated with a
number of fraternal organizations in
Guiding DAILY council, Knights of !
Columbus; the New Britain lodge of |
Elks, and the American Benefit soci- !
ETY.. For thirty-tive years Mr.. Nc |
North & Judd Manufacturing COM !
pany, giving up that position several |
years ago to go into business for HIM
self, devoting his attentions to cleo !
trical work. About three weeks ago |
he accepted q position in Colts Pat
ent Arms company, Hartford, and !
during the noon hour last Friday, af-
ter working through the forenoon, he |
suffered cerebral hemorrhage which
was the beginning of the end.
Funeral VIII Be Saturday.
Mr.. McDonough was twice married, |
his second wife surviving him. He
also leaves to mourn his loss three
children, James McDonough of the
L. S. merchant marine, Miss Madeline
and Thomas McDonough,
all of this city. His eldest son, James
from France only a short
time ago. His family thought that
he was on his way back to the other
side when a letter came from him
this morning stating that he was at
News, Va, and expected to
leave at any time for Boston. Not
knowing where to locate him, his
people were unable to notify him of
his fathers illness. This morning,
upon receiving the communication,
efforts were made to locate him by
in order that he may be
given an opportunity to attend the flu
neral.
The funeral will be held on Satur-
day morning at o'clock, Rev j. J.
to officiate. Burial will be
in the new st. Mary's cemetery.