Thomas P. Donahue

Thomas P. Donahue obituary, Saugus, MA

Thomas P. Donahue

Thomas Donahue Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Mr. Thomas P. Donahue, age 66, of Saugus, died on Saturday, November 15th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the beloved husband of Jill (Richardson) Donahue with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
Born in Everett and raised in Malden, Mr. Donahue was the son of the late Gerald F. and Gail (MacKenzie) Donahue. A resident of Saugus for the past 12 years, previously living in Melrose, Thomas was a member of the Saugus-Everett Elks.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Donahue is survived by one son, Thomas M. Donahue of TX; three daughters, Dawn Hogan of Saugus, Amy Donahue of NH and Jacqueline Donahue of ME; six grandchildren, Kaden, Anna, Abigail, Tyler, Emma and Hunter; five brothers, Gerald Donahue of TN, John Donahue of KS, James Donahue of NH, Robert Donahue of Everett and David Donahue of Peabody; and one sister, Kathy Lakos of NH. He was predeceased by one sister, Gail Donahue.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday from 4-6 p.m. with family reflections at 5 p.m. at the Saugus-Everett Elks, 401 Main St., Saugus.

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