My uncle was a really cool guy
Okay, my mom's uncle, but still...
WORCESTER— William F. Donahue, 91, of Worcester, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006 in the UMass-Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. His wife of 36 years, Frances E. (Lavigne) Donahue, died in 1990.
He leaves three sons, Michael J. and his wife Linda N. Donahue of Worcester; William F. Donahue Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Chelmsford and Richard J. and his wife Sheila Donahue of Groton; four grandchildren, Patrick, Brian and Annie Donahue of Chelmsford, and Connor Donahue of Groton; and many nephews and nieces. His brother, John J. Donahue, and his sister, Dorothy M. Savage, predeceased him.
Bill was born in Worcester, son of Michael W. and Marie A. (Lemay) Donahue and lived in Worcester all his life. He graduated in 1933 from Commerce High School where he was President of the Blackfriars Dramatic Society.
He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and served in North Africa and throughout Italy. He was a sales representative for a division of the Procter & Gamble Co. for 33 years, retiring in 1979. He was responsible for some of its largest accounts in Massachusetts including Spag’s in Shrewsbury. Previously, he worked for the Worcester Electric Light Co. and the Worcester Powers Coke Co.
He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church for 91 years. Among his many volunteer efforts at Blessed Sacrament, he served several terms on the Parish Council and assisted priests at parish funerals for many years including this year. He enjoyed golf and was a member for more than 50 years of Green Hill Country Club, where he registered a hole-in-one. He was a member of the Jewish Community Center for more than 20 years, where he swam regularly and developed many close friendships.
Bill was a devoted father and grandfather and was especially supportive of his sons in youth hockey, baseball and golf programs. As a true people person and family man, he touched the hearts of many people young and old and was loved by many.
Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Friday, July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, July 15 from the funeral home with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown 02472.
WORCESTER— William F. Donahue, 91, of Worcester, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006 in the UMass-Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. His wife of 36 years, Frances E. (Lavigne) Donahue, died in 1990.He leaves three sons, Michael J. and his wife Linda N. Donahue of Worcester; William F. Donahue Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Chelmsford and Richard J. and his wife Sheila Donahue of Groton; four grandchildren, Patrick, Brian and Annie Donahue of Chelmsford, and Connor Donahue of Groton; and many nephews and nieces. His brother, John J. Donahue, and his sister, Dorothy M. Savage, predeceased him.
Bill was born in Worcester, son of Michael W. and Marie A. (Lemay) Donahue and lived in Worcester all his life. He graduated in 1933 from Commerce High School where he was President of the Blackfriars Dramatic Society.
He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and served in North Africa and throughout Italy. He was a sales representative for a division of the Procter & Gamble Co. for 33 years, retiring in 1979. He was responsible for some of its largest accounts in Massachusetts including Spag’s in Shrewsbury. Previously, he worked for the Worcester Electric Light Co. and the Worcester Powers Coke Co.
He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church for 91 years. Among his many volunteer efforts at Blessed Sacrament, he served several terms on the Parish Council and assisted priests at parish funerals for many years including this year. He enjoyed golf and was a member for more than 50 years of Green Hill Country Club, where he registered a hole-in-one. He was a member of the Jewish Community Center for more than 20 years, where he swam regularly and developed many close friendships.
Bill was a devoted father and grandfather and was especially supportive of his sons in youth hockey, baseball and golf programs. As a true people person and family man, he touched the hearts of many people young and old and was loved by many.
Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Friday, July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, July 15 from the funeral home with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown 02472.
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