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Carol Donahue Obituary

Donahue, Carol E. (Eckardt), of Orlando died on March 18, 2021, at the age of 75, in Tallahassee Florida. She was a retired estate planning attorney and avid cruise enthusiast who resided in Central Florida for the majority of her life. She was predeceased by her mother, Alice Dixon, her father, Robert Eckardt, and her brother, David Eckardt. She is survived by her husband, Allan Donahue, daughter, Jennifer Donahue, and two grandsons, Jonah and Logan. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Leon County Humane Society, in honor of her love for kitties, or to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, where she was a member for most of her life.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Mar. 26 to Mar. 28, 2021.

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Gerald and Carol Cope

September 2, 2021

We just learned that Carol passed away. This is such a loss. Carol was a great lawyer, law school classmate, and friend.

Sally McArthur

September 1, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She had a wonderful spirit, and love of children, which she used to abundance doing Children's Ministry at Emmanuel. I will miss her.

Donald A. Lykkebak

March 29, 2021

So sorry to learn of Carol's passing. We have missed them from the Orlando legal community and grieve her loss to her extended family and friends everywhere.

Debbie and Larry Kirkwood

March 28, 2021

We are so sorry for your deep loss. We were neighbors in Florida for years and have missed them in the neighborhood! Carol was so helpful with the local feral kitties who came to our door and Larry had great respect for her legal skills in the courtroom. You´re in our prayers.

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