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ANTHONY DONOHOE Obituary

DONOHOE, Anthony Of West Roxbury, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2022. Born in County Westmeath, Ireland, he was the son of the late Philomena (McCormack) and Peter P. "Paul" Donohoe. Loving father of Kate Brodoff of Dorchester and Alex Silberman of Cambridge. Cherished brother of Mary Nally and her husband Jim of Canton, Pauline Coyne of Readville, Peadar Donohoe and his wife Brenda of Crosshaven, Ireland, and Leonard Donohoe and his wife Elizabeth of Newton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends here in the U.S. and Ireland. Anthony was a therapist who found deep meaning in helping his clients. He had a love of nature and enjoyed taking trips from retreats to vision quests. At the same time, he could be the life of the party, always interested in a new way to look at the world. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visit with Anthony's family in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Immediately following Visitation relatives and friends will Celebrate Anthony's Life with a luncheon for family and friends. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthony's memory may be made to The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Treasury, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203 or at nature.org For directions or to leave a condolence message for Anthony's family, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2022.
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Anthony encouraged me as a writer and graciously read several drafts. We miss him.

henry and tania altschuler

September 11, 2023

Anthony´s death has affected so many of us. My heart goes out to his family and many friends. I met Anthony through our interest in the dance, psychology, and being and expanding our personhood.

Mary Andersen

Friend

November 9, 2022

So sorry To hear of Anthony passing, I have such wonderful memories of time spent together,He had such a wonderful sense of humor. Sending our love
and presence.

Tania & Henry Altschuler

Friend

October 21, 2022

Sincere Condolences to All the Donohues and families on the sad passing of Anthony . A gentleman true and true . Many conversations were had in Streete Ireland on his visits back home to Ireland. John & Geraldine Keary and families .Rest in Peace Anthony

John & Geraldine Keary & families

Friend

October 16, 2022

I was part of the "retreats and vision quests" that Anthony was a part of. I enjoyed him immensely, and he could go from deep and tender to wickedly funny in a second.

I found him remarkable... able to deal with and rebound from physical pain and injury to create a rich life without any sense of victimhood. I felt like I'd met a long lost brother. I'll miss him and give thanks for the time I had walking down life's trail with him.

Sparrow Hart

October 5, 2022

Sincere sympathy, on the death of your dear brother Anthony.
James and Eileen Mc Barron and Family, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland.

Eileen McBarron

September 22, 2022

Sincere condolences to Mary, Pauline, Peadar, Lennie and all the family on the sad passing of Anthony, may his gentle soul rest in peace. I have fond memories of Anthony´s visit to Cooleague over the years, always enjoyed his company and his ability to tell a great story. You will be dearly missed. Nuala and Joe McDonald and family, Limerick

Nuala McDonald

Family

September 21, 2022

Mary,
Very sorry to hear of your brother´s sudden passing. You are in our thoughts during this very difficult time.
Mary&Tom

Mary Hunt

September 21, 2022

To Mary and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
With love
Wendy

Wendy

Friend

September 20, 2022

I worked with Anthony as a guide in his Sutra TTO group. He was a kind and gentle man. Please accept my sincerest condolences on his passing.

Richard Schwartz

September 20, 2022

Anthony sometimes joined us in Mettler based improvisation dance workshops.
His movement offerings added spice and compassion to our groups.
His sudden passing is like a spark rising and vanishing, a tricky move to embody, but he did it.

Judith FitzGerald

Friend

September 20, 2022

I only had the privilege of meeting Anthony about a year ago, but he has had a lasting impact on me. Anthony embodied strength, wisdom, intelligence, mystery, creativity, openness of spirit, gentleness, boldness, kindness, toughness, joy, and determination. He is the eagle, flying far above his beloved mountains and yet able to see every minuscule detail of the terrain below him. He is the lion, with courage to face any obstacle or hardship in his way boldly. He is the scales of justice, weighing every decision with impeccable wisdom. He is the master of structure, diligently working until his creative plans are pushed and pulled into reality. Rare human indeed. I raise a parting glass to Anthony and wish him a peaceful, pain-free, ten of cups happiness in the afterlife. You truly deserve it my friend.

Lisa

Friend

September 19, 2022

Anthony was such a kind soul. He was a good friend to my husband and always enjoyed swapping stories.

Jan Dolan

Friend

September 18, 2022

link to Anthony's poems from "Grave Intentions"
presented on the tv show AHAH ("A Human Among Humans")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lC9TeDj6tw

michael koran

Friend

September 18, 2022

Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland
We met Anthony through my brother Marty . First time was in the late seventies when we would travel to Boston. A wonderful spirit that enthralled us with his stories . Over the years we met him periodically in Ireland. He was truly in touch with nature. My son at the time was very young and Anthony sat in the front of my old Renault four and my ten year old son in the back and we headed from Dublin to Westmeath. Then in the distance spread out in front of us was this amazing lake.. 'stop the car' out he disappeared to reappear a half hour later to tell my son he was in touch with the fairies and spirits down by the lake. Nearly forty years later every time my son drives past that lake he smiles and thinks of Anthony. RIP

Peter and Nell Cahill

September 17, 2022

So sorry to hear of Anthony's recent death. He was a member of Jamaica Plains Poets in the past and I am sorry to hear of his unexpected death.

Sincerely, Carolyn Gregory

Carolyn Gregory

Friend

September 17, 2022

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