Dorothy M. Donahue

Dorothy Donahue Obituary

DONAHUE, DOROTHY M. (WATT), 100, formerly of Pojac Point Road, North Kingstown, died Tuesday at Scalabrini Villa. She was the wife of the late Dr. John J. Donahue.

Born in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Rose A. (Kelley) Watt. She had previously resided in Pawtucket and Cranston.

Dorothy was a registered nurse in the Pawtucket School Department. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in 1929 and was a member of its Alumni Association. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella.

Dorothy was a devoted and loving wife and a beloved role model to her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Martha M. Donahue of East Greenwich, with whom she lived, Mary E. Murphy of Warwick, Paul J. Donahue of Coventry and Peter J. Donahue of Barrington, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville, Rd, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Ave., East Greenwich. Burial will be in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lighthouse Foundation, c/o Beacon Hospice, 6946 Post Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852, in her memory, would be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Donahue

14 Entries

Pam Alfonso

October 27, 2008

Dear Martha and family,
I was your mothers dental hygienist at Dr. Puerini's office. She was such a delightful woman ..always pleasant and happy. I always looked forward to our "visits" together--she was a bright spot in any day. I will truly miss her. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Susan Gionti

October 27, 2008

Dear Mary & family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know that you will have many memories to comfort you.

Colleen Briar

October 27, 2008

Dear Martha and family,
Your mother was a true lady in every sense of the word. As children we loved to visit Pojack and enoy summer days with the Donahue family. Your happy memories of your mom will be her lagacy to a life well lived.
Our sincere sympathy,
Colleen and Robert Briar Narragansett
{formerly Hanley of Cranston}

Elaine Pitocco-Moeller

October 23, 2008

Dear Mary and family,
I am sorry to hear of your mom's death. She will be remembered as a kind and loving woman and so giving. She and your dad were quite a pair...always smiling and helping others to enjoy life. You will all be in my prayers.

Virginia Mc Ginn Lockwood

October 23, 2008

Dear Mary and Family,
I also have warm memories of both your parents at St. Matthew's.
My sincere condolences.

Annette Desrocher

October 23, 2008

Mary,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Annette Desrocher

The Brown Girls

October 23, 2008

We will all miss your mom. She was a wonderful woman! A great role model for us all. Many memories.

Catherine Graziano

October 23, 2008

Lou and I wish to express our condolences on the passing of your mom. She and my mother were classmates at St. Joseph's School of Nursing and lifelong friends as was your dad who took care of my siblings as well as my own children.
They will always be remembered for their love and joy of living.

Catherine (Hawkins) and Lou Graziano

Bill Hoban

October 22, 2008

Dear Friends!
Too many years ago the Hoban boys would visit at Pojac. What good times we had with you and your wonderful parents. How fortunate they were to lead such full and productive lives!
Love never dies.
Be Well,
Bill and Patricia Hoban

MARY WARBURTON-CHAMPLIN

October 22, 2008

I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR MOM FROM WHEN I WAS LITTLE AND MY FAMILY (WARBURTONS) WOULD GO TO POJAC POINT. YOUR PARENTS WERE WONDERFUL PEOPLE. I REMEMBER MY MOM TELLING ME THAT YOUR PARENTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE MY GODPARENTS BUT I DON'T REMEMBER WHY THEY WEREN'T. I USED TO LOVE TO GO OVER TO YOUR MOM'S ON BECKWITH ST WHEN SHE WAS BAKING. SHE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED.
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Kathy Traynor (Burns)

October 22, 2008

Dear Martha, Mary, Paul and Peter,

I just wanted to let you know I have wonderful memories of your Mom. She was a lovely Christian women, who had a wonderful smile. I know she and your Dad always made me
feel safe and secure. My Mom always loved being with your Mom (Frances Burns) and wonderful memories of St. Matthew's Parish.
I still can remember going to your summer home and having so much fun. I know God blessed you all with having such a special Mom.

Jim Warburton

October 22, 2008

I was saddened when I read this obituary this morning. So many good memories of our families at Pojac. It seemed like she would always be here. Please accept my condolences.

Richard Briar

October 22, 2008

My sincere condolences.

Bill & Christine Grady

October 22, 2008

Dear Martha and Family:
Your mother was one of the sweetest and kindest ladies I have ever met. We (the Warburtons) all loved her so much. She brought so much happiness to others. I always thought that she and your father were a "match made in Heaven." It's fitting that they are together again.
We will remember you all in our prayers and thank God for such a wonderful person.
Love,

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