James F. Donahue

James F. Donahue obituary, Melrose, MA

James F. Donahue

James Donahue Obituary

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James F. Donahue, 98, a 48 year resident of Melrose died Saturday morning June 17, 2006 at the Winchester Hospital in Winchester following a brief illness. James was born in Malden, April 12, 1908, son of the late James E. Donahue and Katherine A. (McCaffrey) Donahue. James was raised and educated in Malden and he was a Traffic Manager for Walworth Manufacturing for many years. He loved his family very much and was very fond of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. James spent many years at Hampton Beach in NH and many winters in Florida. James was the beloved husband of the late Elonia D. (Curwen) Donahue. Devoted father of June M. Donahue-Horadan and her husband, Donald of Amherst, NH. and J. William Donahue and his wife, Christine of Saugus. Brother of Mildred A. Donahue of South Boston and the late George, Howard, Joseph, Olive Jackson, Alice Carney and June Kelleher. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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