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John Donahue Obituary

In Cambridge, Aug. 31. Devoted husband of Ann "Nancy" (Sheehan). Dear father of Mark and his wife Joan of Quincy, Jean and husband Thomas Rose of Cambridge, Steven and his wife Alysse of Danvers. Loving grandfather of Richard, John, Emmit, Kelly, Liam, Molly, Finn, Grace, and Shane. Nephew of Agnes Donahue of Quincy. Brother of Patricia Langille of Canton, Claire Paulsen of Norwell, Helen Caffrey of Holbrook, Daniel J. of Dorchester, and the late Marilyn Johnston. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave., North Cambridge on Thursday at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. John's Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Parking at Pemberton Farms. Please visit Keefefuneralhome.com. Navy Veteran Korean War.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2007.

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Art Smith

September 10, 2007

Dear Nancy,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your husband Jack. Although I left MA in 1955 to make my career in the Air Force, I have not been around much since our 50th Reunion. God bless you and keep you.

michael mccarthy

September 7, 2007

nancy,mark,steve,and jean
my sister told me of jacks passing. he was a great guy. your
family is in my thoughts and prayers. my dad had great fun going down to see jack. i have great great memorys.
god bless jack, and god bless you all.

Pat Rychlik

September 7, 2007

Dear Nance,
Just found out about Jack's death. Sending you and your family my heartfelt sympathy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Pat - San Angelo, TX.

The Wiklund Family

September 4, 2007

Steve
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

DonPaul Benzaquin

September 4, 2007

Dear Dan,
So sorry to hear you lost Jack. The couple times I met him I could tell he was a great guy like his brother. I have no doubt he's in a better place. God bless and god speed, DonPaul

EILEEN WHITE

September 4, 2007

Dear Nancy,
I was very sorry to hear about Jack, I always like that guy. Lets try and keep in touch after all we are both retired.My sympathy to all the family.

Love, Your Belmont Cousin, Eileen

Thomas Lyons

September 4, 2007

Dear Mark and Steve it was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of your Father. May God accept his soul for his good works on earth. The Lyons Family.

Mike Casey

September 4, 2007

Mr. Donahue,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Ed O'Callaghan Jr

September 3, 2007

Mark, Steve and Family,

Just heard the news about your dad. I remember him from Mike the barber. He leaves a great legacy in the two of you and the rest of your family. I'm so sorry for your loss

Eleanor Connors Locke

September 3, 2007

Dear Nancy,
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your husband Jack.
I think of you often and will now keep you in my prayers. Hope you will do well.

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