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Robert Donahue Obituary

Robert Donahue, 86, of Brockton, passed away on October 25, 2018, at his home in South Meadow Village, Carver. Born in Brockton, in 1932, he was the son of the late Patrick and Charlotte (Blood) Donahue. One of his first jobs was working in the shoe factories of Brockton. He later served in the Army for 3 years during the Korean War. After being discharged, he met his wife Joyce Margaret (Courtney) while he was a bus driver in Quincy. Bob and Joyce moved to Half Moon Bay, Calif., in 1962, where they were married and had twin daughters, Lisa and Laura. In 1975 they moved back to Massachusetts and opened their sub shop Bojo's. Bob's last job was in construction and he recently operated rides at the Edaville Family Theme Park. Bob and Joyce eventually retired to South Meadow Village in Carver, where they were both involved in community activities. Bob participated in many shows, was featured in the SMV calendar, and loved cooking for the annual SMV Thanksgiving dinner. Bob is survived by daughters, Lisa Donahue Kraszewski (husband Wesley), Laura Donahue Brady (husband Timothy); and grandchildren, Timothy, Rebecca, Sean and Rose; as well as his brothers, Joseph of Middleboro and Patrick of Florida; and sister, Ann Hayes of Brockton. Bob was preceded in death by sisters, Helen Donahue, Charlotte "Sissy" Donahue, and Julia Chamberlain, and brother, Michael Donahue. Memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St. (Rte. 58), Carver. Services will begin at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at the Carver Cemetery, directly across the street from the funeral home. Collation will be held at noon at the South Meadow Village clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Honor Flight New England, P.O. Box 16287, Hooksett, NH 03106.

Published by Old Colony Memorial from Oct. 30 to Nov. 6, 2018.
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Just find out. I talk to him about going back to Ireland . So sorry

Carol Gallagher-Bleckley

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December 7, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

November 8, 2018

For the Donahue family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
(Rom. 15:4)

N Guzman

November 1, 2018

Mr. Donahue,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

October 31, 2018

I will miss you and your smiling eyes. I only met you a short time ago, but from the start you were very kind to me. I know you are now again with your beautiful bride Joyce. Rest peacefully my friend.

Kelli Conte

October 30, 2018

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