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Nicole Howard
March 20, 2024
Pete, my dear friend and super cool dive buddy. I think of you often, and continually see things I wish I could share with you. I am so truly grateful to have had you in my life. You showed grace and tolerance and enormous patience with me always, and I loved the amazing diving adventures we shared, including down under. I will miss you always.
Love, Nic
Charlie O'Brien
August 24, 2021
Sorry for the time late. Last week, me and my family visited Sunshine Key and walked our camping spot. Pointed out where we jumped off the Bahia Honda bridge. Peter, I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for you. Thank you Brother.
Anne Hernandez
December 24, 2020
My cousin Peter overcame tremendous challenges in his life; and did so with dignity and perserverence. He was a role model for many of his colleagues and friends, but he was Uncle Peter to my children. Every summer Peter and his mother my Aunt Peggy would plan a week of activities for the children in our family. Jumping off the telephone pole in the middle of Gloucester Harbor was a given activity and the Donahue boys always won the competitions! He reminded all of us in the family of our Irish heritage by his acts of kindness and respect for others. I have lost another piece of my heart in his passing but am relieved that he is with my Andrew in heaven!
Wayne Frese
August 14, 2020
Peter was a conscientious worker in the electrical field. I started him out and he well earned his keep. We did a lot of scuba diving together as well as swimming. I am deeply saddened by his passing away and may he Rest In Peace!!!
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Jim Lamb
May 16, 2020
Pete managed a business for me in the early 80's. Best of breed! He was simultaneously earning his "Captain Sparky" chops, well on his warp-speed way to earning his full-on Master's License. His was the go-to business for a huge Mahoney's Garden Center...a challenging client. His discipline was unparalleled. He ocean swam 365 days, every day; a rugged Cape Codder. Housebound, and nearing the Christmas Holidays, I could count on the diving card with the fishes. He was a tribute to family and friends, honoring us all.
Nicole Howard
April 15, 2020
Peter Donahue was a unique, amazing, beautiful man. He was generous and thoughtful. He could tell stories like no-one else, and the size of the lobster he caught on Saturday grew over the weekend until it was the size of a football by Monday! Pete taught me much about diving, and his antics underwater made me laugh until my mask filled.
Pete, the many life gifts you gave me will live on in my memory forever. I still tell people youre the reason I can enjoy any dive, because you showed me theres always something interesting to see. For that I thank you. For all the fun adventures, the patience you showed me, the care and help you gave me, I will always love and remember you and miss you.
My deepest sympathy to Joe and Ed and your families. Pete always updated me on what the kids were doing.
Rest in peace my magnificent friend.
Annet Namirembe
April 12, 2020
My friend peter, i don't have enough wards to describe the kindness you showed to me. Who else could open his door to accommodate a black homeless person? Feeding her, taking her to work everyday and tell her to save her money so that she can have something in her savings. Who else can take care of you unconditionally? Making you feel at home, who paid all the bills for me. Oh nooo. I'm too heart broken. Tears are flowing from my eyes. I will miss you so much my God sent good Samaritan from heaven. I will not see your van any more to wave at you atleast. My friend Peter I will always love you. RIP Peter.
Kathleen Tyrell
April 8, 2020
Dear Joey,
I am so very sorry about your brothers passing. I will keep him in my prayers and I will also keep your family in my prayers. May God be good to him and may he rest in peace.
Kathleen Tyrell
BC 78
KEVIN GUAN
April 8, 2020
Peter, you are such a good person and a true friend. We'll miss you and I'm deeply sorry for your family's loss.
Hegarty Paul
April 7, 2020
Peter,You were a proud and independent man with a huge heart always there to help those in need. Cousin Paul and family.
Cy Ryberg
April 5, 2020
Peter, you were such a good friend and what great memories at boys club and our trips to fla. Keys. RIP BUDDY
Cy Ryberg
April 5, 2020
Peter, you were such a good friend and what great memories at boys club and our trips to fla. Keys. RIP BUDDY
David Larsson
April 5, 2020
Ed and Joe,
Very sorry to hear about Peter. Patty and I send along our condolences to both of you and your families.
Diane Neas
April 5, 2020
I am truly saddened. Peter was like an uncle to me. He was always with us and my dad, Fred Calhoun. Thoughts and prayers
Alan Hicks
April 4, 2020
Peter was one of my diving instructors, my electrician and, above all, a good friend. I especially admired his ability to overcome adversity. I will miss him.
Charlie Brophy
April 4, 2020
God Speed Peter, You were a fine man
Robert Brown
April 4, 2020
Peter was a great man. I am deeply sorry for the Donohue family loss of their brother and uncle, Peter. My parents, siblings, wife and son all express our sympathy and gratitude for Peter being in my life and theirs too.
Alexander Boudreau
April 4, 2020
Larger than life. Simply no other way to describe meeting and getting to know Peter and the staff of the Waltham Boy's (and long ago girl inclusive) Club. As an eight year old boy, joining the Club was awe inspiring. The place was huge, and who, with the bushy red beard and booming voice was in charge of the pool; Peter. Over thousands of free swims, swimming and SCUBA lessons and endless stories of boating, open water dives, and trips to the Florida Keys, Peter and the staff of the Club expanded my horizons and shaped my future. I haven't seen Peter in almost 40 years, but his name trickled off my lips last week while fishing the west coast of Florida. Rest in peace my friend, and thank you.
Alex (Sandy) Boudreau
Sarasota, FL
Ellie Ericson
April 3, 2020
Eddie, Joey and Family,
So sorry to hear about Peter. He was a great neighbor to our family over the years. In the words of Joanie, "Peter was a nice guy." Take care. Our prayers are with you. Peter will be missed. Ellie
Steven Morrissey
April 2, 2020
Peter pulled me out of many a jam over the years with his top notch electrical skills....condolences to Ed, Joe and the extended Donahue family.
Ed Donahue
April 2, 2020
memories and all good
Watching the eyes of Ellie, Frank and Bill as you gave them their magical Christmas bags, as they laughed at all the miscellaneous items you had gathered over the last year
You can never be forgotten as half my clothes have the label Donahue Electric
The lobster cookouts were great memories as you united your scuba friends and your family enjoying the catch of the day
Rusty Lorenzen
April 1, 2020
Rest in Peace...
Peter was a great person who taught me much in life. he was a friend, my swim coach, dive buddy, and mentor.
I have so many great memories of my times with him at the Boy's Club and diving in Rockport.
You will be missed...
Frank Welles
April 1, 2020
May you spend eternity diving pristine coral reefs taking AMAZING PICS to somehow send us each December. Your honest and steadfast friendship for so many of with be missed.
You had a way of telling stories that few men do. I for one will keep them as reminders of the of the all the laughter and kindness that you shared.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Andrew Sullivan
April 1, 2020
Will be missed
Andrew Sullivan
April 1, 2020
Pete was great friend!I worked for him! He taught me a great deal!I had been missing him since he left Cape Cod,So sorry Pete has passed
James Egan
April 1, 2020
My most sincere condolences to the Donahue family. May he RIP.
Marian Carpentino
April 1, 2020
Rest in Peace Peter.
Beverley Smallwood
March 31, 2020
So sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with the
Donahue family at this difficult time.
Beverley Morris Smallwood
john Corcoran
March 31, 2020
God Bless you Peter.
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