Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Donohue Funeral Home - Wayne

366 W Lancaster Ave

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Michael Gaynor Obituary

Gaynor Michael M. It is with the utmost sadness that we share the news of Michael M. Gaynor's passing on August 15, 2024 at the age of 66. Michael is survived by a strong and profoundly loving family: his wife Deborah (Grasso), sons Nicholas and Christian, daughter Anna and future son-in-law Kevin Barnard, sister Kathleen Keough (William), niece Christine Baron (David), nephew Andrew, and scores of lifelong friends. A Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 19 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 366 W. Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA and Tues. Aug. 20 from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at St. Thomas of Villanova Church (on campus), 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. Interment at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, an offering in Michael's name can be made to the Augustinian Fund at www.augustinian.org/donate Online condolences and full obituary at: www.donohuefuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 18, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Gaynor

Sponsored by Donohue Funeral Home - Wayne.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Michael Gaynor's name

Memorial Events
for Michael Gaynor

Aug

19

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donohue Funeral Home - Wayne

366 W. Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

Aug

20

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova Church - Main Campus

800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

Aug

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova Church - Main Campus

800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

Funeral services provided by:

Donohue Funeral Home - Wayne

366 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087

How to support Michael's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Michael Gaynor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored anonymously