Hudson – Francis J. “Mickey” McNally, 74, a lifelong resident of Hudson, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his loving wife of 54 years, Janice D. (Lombardi) McNally of Hudson.
Mickey was born in Clinton, son of the late Francis and Ruth (Mills) McNally. He was raised in Hudson where he attended local schools. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving 11 years in the U.S. Army until being honorably discharged in 1971.
He was a finish carpenter by trade and was employed by the Arewood Corporation for many years in Hudson. He later worked for the Digital Equipment Corp. in Maynard and most recently worked for the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Hudson until his retirement.
He was a member of Saint Michael’s Parish in Hudson and the Hudson V.F.W., Golden member of the Hudson Eagles, and Lifetime member of the Hudson Lodge of Elks.
Mickey was well known as a “jack of all trades.” He enjoyed tinkering with small engines and was always busy with projects in his workshop at home. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. In his younger days he was a well-known musician, playing the trumpet and trombone and also a vocalist in local bands, including the Royal Pastels. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially later with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His loving spirit and joyful personality will be remembered and cherished by all who loved and knew him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Deborah Lapriore and her husband Peter, Karen Wood and her husband Kevin, Cheryl McNally and her friend Mark, Caroline Galipeau and her husband Norman, Tammie Houghton and her husband Richard, Michael McNally and his wife Charlene, and Steven McNally and his wife Jessica. He is also survived by his two sisters, Denise Morin and her husband Paul and Patty Otvos; his 19 loving grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson, Michael Boisvert, in 2013, and was the brother of the late Thomas McNally.
A funeral service and celebration of Mickey’s life will be held Thursday, March 24 (time TBA) in the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central St., Hudson. Burial services will be held privately in Forestvale Cemetery of Hudson at a later date. Family and friends may attend calling hours Wednesday, March 23, from 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mickey may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest, 169 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA 01752.
