Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Wesley E. Donahue Jr.
Wesley E. Donahue Jr.
Obituary
Guest Book
Wesley Donahue Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Matt
August 30, 2020
I just want to let everyone know that this year I was able to get all of my Dad’s Vietnam War medals reissued to me by contacting the government. They are something I’ve always wanted to have and I’m so happy I was able to get them replaced. I plan on passing them down to my nephew Jacob when he’s older. I will post a picture soon.
Matt
Candace Whiting
August 29, 2020
Wes, it's been many years since you left us, but we your brothers and sisters still reminisce about all the memories each if us have of you. We laugh about the jokes you told and the situations you would get into. I recently spent a year with Jeff and I could not get over how much he looks like you. He and I spoke often about you and how much we miss you.
Ma is now with you so you have company. You two try not to get into to much trouble. I'll see you on the other side when it's my time. Until then my brother I'll continue to miss you and I love you.
Rest In Peace.
November 15, 2014
Happy Birthday...as you know, we celebrated you...
April 25, 2014
279...in your honor.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Wesley E. Donahue Jr.
January 15, 2014
Candy Whiting
November 9, 2013
Missing you my brother. I am happy that you are young happy and healthy. RIP. I Love You, Candy
Cindy
November 7, 2013
Missing you on what would have been your 63rd birthday! I'm glad you're happy and in good spirits! (pun intended) Thinking of you!?
September 10, 2013
Thinking of you a lot lately...Miss you.
September 1, 2011
Wow, a year has already passed...at this rate I wont have to write I'll be sitting there next to you...:) Love you
Sis
December 5, 2010
Hey my brother. I know i'm about a month off of your birthday but i've been working building my business up. I wish you were here to help. There are so many times I start laughing and a Wes joke or good time comes out. I love and miss you bro. Peace..
November 7, 2010
Happy Birthday Wes, Take care of Ma...I love you both.
Sis
November 12, 2008
NOV12,2008
Happy Birthday Wes, I know i am a few days off I was in ohio. I hope you had a good birthday up in heaven.
Love You ,
Samantha
Sis
October 4, 2008
Hey Bro, just checkin in...Miss you.
Sis
November 16, 2007
Wes,
I am sorry I missed your birthday. Ma was in the hospital and we all were Busy with her. We all miss you and love you very much. Thank you for the visit a few weeks ago.Come visit anytime.
Love you always,
Samantha
Samantha Roma
August 31, 2007
It's already been 1 year sence you passed. I think of you often wondering if you are happy.
I had a dream about you. You were sitting at the foot of my bed.
Take care of the family up in heaven. Stop by anytime and visit.
Love You,
Gram and Wes
August 31, 2007
Sis
August 31, 2007
There is not a day that goes by that your not on my mind. Time flys by so fast its already a year since you've passed - saw you in my dreams and it took a minute to realize it was you. stop by anytime...Love you.
Maxine Roma
August 29, 2007
It's been a year since you left us Wesley. We still miss you so very much. Had not seen you for many years but we always had our talks every day on the phone if you were up to it. Sure do miss the three rings cause I knew it was you and I would call you back. I have not heard any Johnny jokes since you left us and as I always told you you were my little Johnny. Take care of Gram and Boo Boo and uncle Ora for me and see you one day in heaven. So greatly missed by us. Ma and Dad.
March 20, 2007
Hey bubby...your on my mind this morning....dont know why...why dont you pay me a visit...bring some friends...Id love that.
see you soon..
Sis
Samantha Roma
November 7, 2006
10/07/2006
Happy Birthday Wes,
I lit you a candle for your Birthday. You are missed very much.
All my love,
Samantha
Ma
November 7, 2006
Happy Birthday Son!!!! Today would have been your birthday and you ae missed so much. May you know that Ma is thinking of you each minute of every day and miss our telephone calls. We were so far away from each other in distance but just 3 rings brought us in the same room. Miss you so very much We will be reunited one day on the other side. May God keep you and Bless you. Ma
Cindy
November 2, 2006
Happy Birthday, Wes! I'll be flying in Milan Italy on the 7th. I will definately be thinking of you.
Love, Cindy
CORINE DELCAMBRE
September 27, 2006
THERE ISN'T A WHOLE LOT OF MEMORIES I HAVE OF MY UNCLE WES, BUT WHAT I DO REMEMBER ABOUT HIM WAS HE WAS ALOT OF FUN. I ALWAYS LOVED WHEN HE WOULD CALL ON THE PHONE BECAUSE HE MADE IT A POINT TO HAVE MOM PUT ME ON THE PHONE. WE WOULD HAVE THE BEST LITTLE TALKS. I LOVED HIS STORIES. AND THE ONE THING I REMEMBER MOST IS HE WAS SUCH A LOVING SOUL, HE LOVED HIS FAMILY VERY DEARLY. AND WHEN UNCLE WES WOULD VISIT THROUGHOUT MY LIFE HE ALWAYS HAD THIS LIGHT IN HIS EYES AND A SMILE ON HIS FACE.
UNCLE WES...... MAY "WAKAN TANKA" AKA "THE GREAT SPIRIT" BE WITH YOU, BLESS YOU, AND HOLD CLOSE TO HIM, YOUR SPIRIT. WITH ALL MY LOVE,
YOUR OLDEST AND LOVING NIECE.
Sis
September 26, 2006
In 1967 I was around 5 years old we were living on Ginger Drive in Groton CT. I was playing way out in back of the woods in our yard with the kids in the neighborhood and Jeff came back calling for me that Ma wants me home now and that I'd better hurry up, so I ran all the way throught the woods and got my but home thinking that I would be in big trouble because I was where I shouldn't be. When I got inside the kitchen door Ma called me into the other room. I was expecting to get in trouble and at that very moment when I walked into the room, I saw a Soldier. My Eyes were so big as my big brother stood there whith his Marine Dress Uniform and a White Hat under his arm. He put the hat on and showed me how he looked and at 5 years old I was in awe. He looked so tall as I looked up at him. He just came home from boot camp and was on his way to Vietnam. (Later in life I found out what that really meant)It's one of my most precious memories of Wes. The next thing I remember from that same time is taking pictures with my barbie because Ma was packing up a box to send to him in Vietnam.
Anthony
September 24, 2006
When I was born, Wes was already in the Marines, so I didn't get to know him much. I will still miss him. It still makes me proud to tell the story of how he recieved his medals in Vietnam, though I never got to see them...
Semper Fidelis
September 23, 2006
THANK YOU SIS FOR DOING THIS.
I LOVE YOU!
CANDY
Brian Parker
September 20, 2006
Well chouche I was going to call you this morning because Wanda and I were talking about how how old I was when you started dating Linda and how you and "CASS" put the whole family to work cleaning the Strand Theater. I was to young so you would take me across the street to play pool with Binky Romanni. The two of you would make me practice until I could make the shot. I had to use a bridge for alot of my shots because I was only 7 or 8 years old and couldn't see over the table people would laugh until this kid would leave them with 4 or 5 balls on the table. Between you and the movie KUNG FU most of the kids took Karate and come at you 5,6,7 or 8 at a time and you would laugh and get busy. It was awesome see bad you really were and I wanted to be just like you. The fishing trips were alway's a expierence and a great story. From being stranded on a Island and watching you save the cooler of Buds to see you cry because you ran over a rabbit. You never complained or said "Why Me" because you knew there was people who had it worse. I'm just glad you had the chance to meet your Grand Daughter and had the chance to talk with Kris, Matt and Linda. I'll miss you dearly my Brother...
B's
Ma
September 17, 2006
'Semper Fi'
richard muir
September 16, 2006
I met Wes for the first time in Sept
of 1967 in Groton CT. He was 16 going on 17. I hired him as a new member of the staff of the Groton Cinema...in 1 short month he worked his way up to the assistant manager...I was new in town at the time...Wes showed me around the area and helped get my bearings on my new job...due to his great sense of humor, we became almost instant friends...sharing many laughs together and i mean the type of laughter that lasts 10 to 15 mins. where you are laughing so hard you get tears in your eyes. When i see some of his friends and family in the next few months...i will tell them some of those funny stories. A favorite time was Sundays in the fall of 1967, when Wes and I would get into my 67 camaro with the top down and the top tunes cranking out loud on the AM radio to deliver newpaper ads to the cities of Westerly,R.I., Norwich, Ct., and New London, Ct...those were great short road trips. And yes Wes was a great pool player....I think I only beat him once at straight pool out of the hundreds of games we played over the years...the fall of 1967 were the best times...pool in the AM...lunch at the Chartroom...working evenings at the movie theater and after work a late snack at Ho-Jos....topping off the day with tin-pin bowling at mid-night....Those fun days would come to an end in Jan. 1968. as Wes joined the Marines...and the rest is history..Wes loved children and pets...a big smile would come to his face when he interacted with them...I would say Wes's best qualities were his sense of humour and his big HEART. 1 of our favorite movies was MIDNIGHT COWBOY...a film we saw at the Niantic Theatre shortly after he got out of the Marines...Jon Voight was talking to a charactor in the movie by the name of CASS....a very funny scene...Voight was speaking in a high pitched voice...Wes and I starting calling each other Cass after seeing that film...always in a high pitched voice for many years...sort of an inside joke...while Wes was in the Marines we wrote to each every week...we would close each letter as follows...S.Y.I.T.S.P.I.C.F.T.M.F...
Kristen Stirzel
September 16, 2006
When I was a little girl, I thought the world of my Dad. I loved spending time with him, going to High’s and buying a peach Nehi (Dad would buy Bud!), going for Sunday donuts (strawberry frosted with sprinkles), or going to work with him. He told everyone I was “The Boss”. I remember one Christmas everyone wanted a Cabbage Patch Kid doll. They were absolutely impossible to find anywhere, but somehow my Dad was able to get one for me. I was so amazed and thrilled. I thought he could do anything! Sadly, my Dad is gone forever, but I am comforted knowing that I was able to see him this past summer and he was able to meet his son-in-law and granddaughter.
Brian Parker
September 15, 2006
Wes was the best. To me he was the true meaning of a BROTHER IN-LAW. He was always there for me and would never judge what ever wrongs I may have done. I have so many GREAT memories of times with him from when I could barely see over a pool table he would take to bars and make money because he taught me the game well and people couldn't believe what they were seeing up to my days in trouble with the law. I could tell him anything and he would listen and just look at me and say what do you want to do about it and he would walk me through the whole thing. It didn't matter if I was right or wrong he was there for me. I will miss alot and I know your still there for me and I'll see ya again in the big pool hall upstairs.
Uncle B's
Linda
September 14, 2006
Since Wes died, there has been a dark cloud over me. Even though Wes and I have been divorced for many years, he was my beloved friend. Wes was kind-hearted and during our marriage, we often had one of his or my siblings staying with us. He loved our families, but most of all, his two children, Kristen and Matt. I have many endearing memories of his humor, keen intellect and affection toward us.
Wes never complained about his health or the pain he endured. On a recent visit with him, he laughed, joked, paid attention to his children, new granddaughter, son-in-law and me. Knowing what I do now, I don’t know how he managed to put on such a good front. I am thankful we were able to see him before he died.
Patricia Parker
September 14, 2006
I am going to miss Wes very much. Whenever I had a problem or needed help, Wes was always there. He stayed at my son, Milo’s, apartment cooking and cleaning for him when my son was terminally ill. He made him good meals everyday. They both liked to play tricks on me. When I needed new dentures, they would both call and tease me, saying the dentures were going to look like horse’s teeth and then whiney like a horse. When I received the dentures, they were huge and I blamed them for it. They would both go to the dentist’s with me and wait for me to come out to see how I looked. After the 9-11 attack, I started receiving phone calls from someone in Pakistan. When Wes found out, to be funny, he would call using a heavy accent and making believe he was from the Middle East. After a while, I realized who it was. Wes used to be a good driver before he got sick. After he became ill, he offered to drive me to Springfield. He drove so slow, everyone was looking at us, trying to pass us and tooting their horns. Both of us laughed. Wes was proud of being a Marine and would often talk about it with my sons. My son, Ricky, joined the Marines and made a career of it, recently retiring. Wes always remembered me with a card on my birthday and Christmas. I also remembered him during the holidays with cards and an extra helping of his favorite homemade cookies or candy. Wes was organized and a perfectionist at what he did. When my son, Stephen visited from California, he would only let Wes iron his clothes and would drive them to West Springfield. Wes always called me Mema. (His daughter, Kristen, started calling me this and it has stayed with me throughout the years.) I will miss Wes.
September 12, 2006
September 12, 2006
Matt
September 12, 2006
My Dad was one of the coolest people I’ve ever met; I remember growing up thinking I wanted to be just like him. From shooting a great game of pool, to dressing nice, to always saying the right thing, I wanted to do it all. He used to say to me I know I’m not the best father or I’m hardly a father but I never thought like that, I just respected him for who he was. I’m going to miss him very much and it’s still hard for me to believe that he's gone.
Cindy
September 11, 2006
Wes, I remember all the fun we had as kids. I'll always love you.
Cindy
Ma & dad
September 7, 2006
Each soul must meet the morning sun,the new,sweet earth and the Great Silence alone. May I meet the Dawn of each new day with the comfort that comes from memories of cherished times together. Sadly missed by Ma and dad
Maxine & Dominic Roma
September 5, 2006
Wes our hearts are heavy . We loved you so very much.You and I had so much fun over the years telling each other our little Johhny jokes and I always said you were little Johnny. You may be gone in body but you always will be in our mind and our hearts. We will be together soon and we will wait for the rest of our family your brothers and sisters .God will take care of you for me till I see you in Heaven. Ma wished she could of gotten there but even though your eyes were closed in death I know you were watching out for me. So many years and Thank you for defending our country in a horrible war. Viet Nam. I saw Kim signed her condolences Ma but now I am going to sign ours Mother and Dad We are so proud of your defending our country, And The way you were a big brother to Lindas Brothers. Shoot some pool up there Wes and wait for me . You will have me by your side soon. Love you and miss you so very much. Ma & DAD
samantha
September 5, 2006
I pray that you are in heaven and I will see you again one day.
I Love You Very Much
Sis
September 4, 2006
His Favorite Music was by Credance ClearWater Revival..He Was a blackbelt in Karate..Loved Billiards from the time he knew what it was...there was always a current copy of Soldier of Fortune in his bathroom..most won on cash 3 number *279*..He loved a good joke...most of all He loved his family and friends from the bottom of his heart...I will miss you so much...see you on the other side...
Mitch, Kim and family
September 4, 2006
I have many memories of Wes, but the most memorable one was when he would sit there with a big smile on his face after teasing my daughter about history. She always thought she could get the best of Wes, but little did she know Wes was a big history buff. Wes kept trying to get her to challange him over and over again and finally she told him, history was her worst subject. He then raised his hands above his head and said "see, no one can beat me when it comes to history".
I just want anyone that reads this to know, Wes will always be someone special in all of our hearts. For serving in the Marines and fighting for our Country, we just want you to know, you are OUR home-town hero (we have told him that several times). We love you and miss you. I know that some day, we will meet again.
As I have always said at the end of our conversations together, "Take care and I will talk with you later."
Showing 1 - 42 of 42 results
Make a Donation
in Wesley Donahue's name
How to support Wesley'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
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 moreResources 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
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 moreWays to honor Wesley Donahue's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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
