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Thomas “Tommy” McDonough

December 20, 2025

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Portland – Thomas G. McDonough, 49, passed away in Bridgton on December 20, 2025.

Born and raised in Portland’s West End, Thomas, known to most as “Tommy”, had deep roots in the neighborhood he always considered home. He attended Portland High School and went on to work for many years as a butcher where he was very skilled.

Tommy was fiercely devoted to his family and well known for his lifelong love of the Boston Celtics—especially Larry Bird. He found joy in simple pleasures, good conversation, and time spent with those he loved most.

He was predeceased by his mother, Candice McDonough, who passed away on April 28, 2010, and by his granddaughter, Abby, who passed away on December 16, 2014.

Tommy is survived by his sons, Thomas McDonough Jr., Jake, and Bailey; his daughters, Ashley and Robyn; his father, John McDonough; and his siblings, John and Maggie McDonough, Virginia and Derek Marshall, Mary and Patrick Sena, Crystal Briggs and Dan. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Isabella, Judith, Connor, and Savannah, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 12PM-3PM at the Maine Irish Heritage Center at the corner of State Street and Gray Street.

Arrangements are under the direction of the new Conroy-Tully Walker Cremation, Funeral, and Gathering Center, 300 Allen Avenue, Portland.

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Celebration of Life: Saturday, January 3, 2026 12:00 am

Maine Irish Heritage Center
34 Gray Street
Portland, Maine 04112

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  2. Tommy may you rest in peace you will be greatly. Missed hope you and your mom have a blessed heavenly Christmas together

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  4. Heartbroken 💔, much to young. I will forever remember you as the freckle face little boy with the big smile. Rest in peace Tommy. I know your Mom was the first one you saw when you crossed over. Praying for your family, I know they will forever feel a whole in this life without you 🙏

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  5. You got me into Tupac, much to my parents disapproval 😂 I know you saw they arrested someone for the murder before your death and I’m glad you got to see that! I remember when dad and George had their cleaning business and they made me go with you because you were too scared to go to places alone. I remember you getting a ticket because I had to pee soooo bad and the cop that pulled you over was not nice, when you had an 11 year old that almost had an accident 😂 I remember when I lived on D street and you worked at smahas. You’ll never be forgotten, I’m so sad.

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  9. To my brother Tommy: to the good ole days working the Cumberland County civic center selling pop corn and soda. Crusing around in the ford escort which you wanted the loud boom.so you put a house speaker in the trunk. To the times just hanging out having a drink in sagamore.Just stoping by smahas to say hi or just bumping to each others at random places. I always consider you my brother. Until we meet again on the the other side. Have the 2 pac ready to play. Love your brother “opie” RIP Tommy

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  13. I only knew you for a short time but you were a light in robyns life and made me laugh so much. I glad I got to meet you it was like having a extra father in my life rest easy tommy

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  15. Sure do miss those prime ribs from Smaha’s. You always picked out the best ones for me and Jack. Rest in peace.

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  16. RIP Tommy 💚
    I never met you but if you are half the man your father is, then you were a wonderful man ☘️

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  17. My goodness,i miss you,I only knew you as Tom,always an kind an friendly.Got to know you from yrs at Smahas.Just a good person,loved his family.May you rest in peace.Best butcher ever.Very sorry to family.

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  22. The great memories I have of you will forever stay with me. Love you and miss you my brother. Til we meet again rest easy

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  29. So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to the McDonough family from the Lestage family. May he rest in peace🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

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