Cynthia M. Donahue

Cynthia M. Donahue, 90, of Bedford, died on October 7, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Cambridge on August 14, 1935, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Conroy) Hassett. She was raised in Belmont and Arlington and was a graduate of Belmont High School, Class of 1953. After high school, she attended Chandler Secretarial School in Boston.

Cynthia was the beloved wife of Peter Donahue.  They married in 1959, and settled and raised their family in Bedford, MA.  A Bedford resident for 65 years, she was a member of St. Michael Parish and was also a member and past President of the Bedford Social Club.  Cynthia was blessed with many dear friends and delighted in countless outings, activities and get-togethers with them.  She loved to entertain and host holiday celebrations for her family.  She also enjoyed travelling and some of her most treasured memories are from the many winters shared with her husband Peter in Marco Island, Florida and summers in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Cynthia retired from the law offices of Hamilton, Brooke, Smith & Reynolds in Concord after 25 years of employment.  She worked in the Accounting Department and made many good friends and memories throughout her time there.

Cynthia was predeceased by her son Peter in 2004. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Peter, son, Brian Donahue of Arlington, daughter Cheryl Trigo and her husband, David of Grafton, her sister, Marilyn Bruno and her husband, Anthony of Arlington and grandsons, Nicholas, Derek and Kyle Trigo all of Grafton. She also leaves many loved and adored nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Michael Church, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford, on Tuesday, October 14, at 10:00 A.M. Visitation will be held at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 The Great Rd., Bedford, on Monday, October 13, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Interment will be in Shawsheen Cemetery, Bedford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada St. #201, Newton, MA 02460.