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Michael F. Donahue

1948 - 2018

Michael F. Donahue obituary, 1948-2018, Bradford, Nh

BORN

1948

DIED

2018

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Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service - New London

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New London, New Hampshire

Michael Donahue Obituary

Michael F. Donahue

Bradford, NH - Michael F. Donahue, 70, of High Street, Bradford, NH died on October 13, 2018 at CRVNA Hospice House in Concord, NH after a long battle with COPD and cancer.

Born in Dorchester, MA on January 9, 1948, the son of Michael and Marie (McGowan) Donahue, he attended Christ the King Elementary School and Rice Memorial High School in Burlington, VT graduating in 1965. He entered the US Army in Oct. 1967 and served in the 1st Engineer Battalion 1st Infantry Division. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam and was discharged on Feb. 5, 1970. Mike received five commendation medals, one being an Oak Leaf Cluster, and also a certificate of appreciation. He wore his army colors proudly throughout his life.

Moving on with his life, he attended the University of VT from 1971 graduating in 1976 with a BS in Engineering. Mike married Joy Johnson in 1973 divorcing in 1996. They had three children. After graduating from UVM Michael was hired by NH Dept. of Transportation in Concord as a civil engineer from which he retired in 2004 as Senior Consultant Supervisor. When asked recently about his job-Michael said with great sincerity, " I loved my job, I really loved my job!"

Mike had many friends. He enjoyed sitting around a firepit or anywhere talking and talking and talking about politics or any subject, with beer or coffee in hand. He loved to read and enjoyed coin collecting. He enjoyed hunting but was rarely successful.

Survivors include his sons, Sean Donahue and his wife, Shannon of Northfield, NH, Kevin Donahue of Danbury, NH, Timothy Donahue of New London, NH, grandson, Aidan Donahue and granddaughter, Camille Donahue; sibling, Kathleen Schweithelm and her husband, Arthur of Northport, NY; nieces, Amy Schweithelm of San Diego, CA, Laura Flanagan of Northport, NY, Megan Kelly of Northport, NY and former wife, Joy J. Donahue.

Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. A service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. at the NH Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Coleville Road, Suite 100, Silver Springs, MD 20910.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Oct. 19, 2018.
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Thoughts and prayers are with Mikes family and friends. We were his neighbors. Federico, Sarah and Sophia Montanari

Sarah Montanari

Neighbor

October 23, 2018

Spent many a night with Mike at the Appleseed inn.

Doug Johnson

Friend

October 22, 2018

Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Always enjoyed conversations with him whenever we saw him at the Appleseed. He will be missed.

Elliot and Susan Hansen

Friend

October 22, 2018

Mike was an adopted brother by all members of the Orange Dog Tavern. The ODT was the family of the St.Louis brothers - Gene, Mike, Gary, Jack, Ron, Jeff, and friend John Fortune. The ODT was not a place but a spirit of all these crazy guys where ever they got together, several rented deer camps for the season, each other's houses for card games and Mike's place in Bradford. Mike will be missed and remembered as long as the ODT lives. Thank You Mike for being an adopted brother to us all, we all love you.

Jack & Jeff St.Louis

Friend

October 22, 2018

One of my forever loved Nam vets, the VA and more. Will always remember the deep sarcastic conversations while perched on a stool at the "Seed." Everybody knew and loved "Mikey." To Joy, Sean, Kevin and Tim, I send you peace and healing. One of the wounded warriors is finally at peace.

Jo Ellen Ryan

Friend

October 21, 2018

Our love and sympathy is with you all in passing of Michael. As a veteran he made us very proud of his service to our country> May he rest in peace knowing the love of family and friends.
Hugs,
Dawn and Marv

Dawn and Marv Rich

Friend

October 20, 2018

As you remember your beloved Michael F. Donahue, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Psalm 94:18,19

J B

October 19, 2018

We are both so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Beneath that special blend of curmudgeonly humor was a deeply caring man, who spoke with an abundance of love and pride of his boys. Our prayers to you all as your hearts heal. Sleep sweetly, Mike - you will be missed.

Susie and Rick Riley Kent

Friend

October 18, 2018

Prayers to Michael and family. You will be missed old friend. Prayers always.

Mary Holmes

Coworker

October 18, 2018

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N.H. Veterans Cemetery

110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, VT

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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