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William Donahue Obituary
1922 - 2018
William J. "Bookie" Donahue, age 95, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Worthington Christian Village. He is preceded in death by his wife Helen (Harrington) Donahue and his sister Rosella (Joe) Potts. He is survived by his daughters, Kerry (Greg) Elliott and Erin (Mike) Brinkman; grandsons, Colin and Dan Brinkman. A proud graduate of Aquinas High School, Bookie served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired from the Franklin County Engineer's Office and was a member of the 4S Club, Flytown Club and a member of Immaculate Conception Church. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 4-7 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus (with a Flytown Service at 5 p.m.). Family and friends are asked to gather at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel (within the grounds of St. Joseph Cemetery), 6440 S. High Street, Lockbourne, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., for his funeral Mass. Entombment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. His family wishes to thank Bookie's caregivers at Worthington Christian Village, OhioHealth Hospice and Iterim HealthCare. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name preferred to OhioHealth Hospice, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus (43214). Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
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greg immel
February 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Many positive memories of your father. He was a great story teller with a warm smile.
Herb USMC
February 7, 2018
WWII Memorial
Herb USMC
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Fly Town
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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
February 7, 2018
God Bless/RIP.A heartfelt Thank YOU,Bookie for your service in WWII.The USA would NOT be as it is today.I treasure the freedoms for which YOU fought..And Semper Fi.
Marta Piche
February 6, 2018
Erin, Mike and family - our deepest condolences on the loss of your father(in-law)/grandfather. No matter the age, it is never easy to lose someone you love. Celebrate his life and hold your memories dear, he lives on through all of you! Love and hugs from Marta & Rick Piche' and family
February 5, 2018
To Kerry and Erin and families:
May Bookie rest in Heavenly Peace
With deepest sympathy. With love and prayers,
Frank and Kathleen (Christman) Sainato.
February 5, 2018
I knew Bookie, Aquinas College High School class of 1941, as a family friend all my life over 72 years. We always called him Bookie and it was not until 10 years ago that I found out his given first name was "William". A great guy who always told interesting stories about Aquinas, Scared Heart and Days gone by. I never found out just how this loveable Irishman got the name "Bookie'. I still picture him with a big smile on his face enjoying a cigar and having a cold beer . My condolences to his family May he rest in peace.
Tom and Pat Peacock
February 5, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Bookie was a long-time friend of our family, a wonderful person and we will miss his smile. Tom remembers many funny stories relating to Bookie. He will be missed! God bless the family.
John Gloyd
February 5, 2018
Kerry and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
February 5, 2018
Erin, Mike, Colin & Dan -
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Bookie!
The Holmes Family
February 3, 2018
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Bookie's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
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