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bill donovan
December 13, 2024
Gone but not forgotten. A truly good man and friend
bill donovan
December 13, 2023
Gone but not forgotten, All time good guy
bill donovan
February 16, 2023
gone but never will be forgotten
Bill Donovan
December 14, 2022
Gone but not forgotten
John and Sue(Arruda) MacDonald
December 29, 2021
Tim and family, so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mimi Spellman Romano
December 23, 2021
My condolences on the families losses of this fine man and so recently his brother. My prayers are with Patsy and the entire family.
Jean and Steven Nardone
December 23, 2021
We wish the Donahue family peace in the coming days, knowing that your dad is watching from above. You are in our thoughts, understanding that the Christmas season is a particularly difficult time to lose a loved one.
Joe Gerrish
December 22, 2021
Sean & Family,
So sorry for your loss of your dad and uncle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe & Gage Gerrish
Mark Vinchesi
December 21, 2021
Jack was a very proud Father and a good friend!
Walter & Gail Sheldon
December 20, 2021
Patsy, the Donohue children, and the Family.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. Jack was one of a kind, and his ever present smile seemed like it was permanent, along with his sense of humor.
We also offer our condolences for Father Michael. May they both Rest In Peace with their Lord and Savior.
Carl Johnson
December 20, 2021
The Donahue Family,
My sincere sympathy on your loss. Jack was an intelligent and caring person and a credit to his community and his profession. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Steve & Gail Wells
December 20, 2021
Patsy, boys and the entire Donahue family...
We were so very sorry to hear about Jack's & Michael's passing. May they rest in peace. May the love of family and friends get you through this very difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy..
Nancy and Steve Christina
December 19, 2021
We are very sorry. Send hugs and prayers to you Patsy and your beautiful family! So sorry.
Robin pont
December 19, 2021
So sad to hear of jacks passing. We went all through st michaels together .hope you will say hello to Ron pont in heaven. We had such an outstanding childhood and during teenage years he came to all of my parties. Such an imp Jack was...in adulthood he was a respected dad husband and friend. A hard guy to forget for sure. Robin
Bob Long
December 19, 2021
Patsy and Family, my deepest sympathies, so very sorry for your loss.
Steve Boska
December 19, 2021
My condolences and prayers.
Tom Whewell and Karen Hamm
December 19, 2021
To the Donohue family,
So very sorry to read of the passing of your brothers. We do hold such fond memories of the "old Pawcatuck neighborhood".
Doug and Sue Erskine
December 19, 2021
Patsy and boys and family, we are so saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We have such nice memories of fun filled visits at Marcia and Dave's when we were all so young, and of your class reunions. May your memories of your happy life together sustain you all in this loss.
Father Anthony C. Dinoto+
December 18, 2021
From an anonymous 12th Century Poem.
"'Tis a Fearful Thing"
" 'Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be-
to be,
And Oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a Holy Thing,
A HOLY THING
to love,
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was a gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
'Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched."
May the Lord Bless him and keep him, the Lord
make His face to shine upon and give him Peace+
Father Tony Dinoto+
Rector-St. John's Episcopal Church, Niantic, CT
Father Anthony C. Dinoto
December 18, 2021
Jack is with the angels. I offer this poem in the aftermath of his death to all those who loved him and mourn his passing; author unknown:
'Tis a Fearful Thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be;
yea, to be,
And Oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me.
To remember this brings painful joy
'Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.
Eternal rest grant unto Jack, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.+
Father Tony Dinoto+
A fellow member of the "Hole in One" Club of the old 6th hole at the Winnapaug Country Club.
Norris Burdick
December 18, 2021
To Patsy and the family of Jack my sincere condolences may he now rest in peace.
Dave Pacheco Jr
December 18, 2021
The Donohue Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
George Lyons
December 18, 2021
JD and family. I was sorry to learn of Jacks passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I'll remember Jack in my prayers.
Stewart Joseph
December 18, 2021
Sean and family, thinking of you during this difficult time. Keep your wonderful memories alive in your heart. I´m so very sorry for your loss. With love, Stewart and Jay
Bill Donovan
December 18, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Donohue family. Jack was one of the nicest family man I knew. With covid some what under control I was hoping to see Jack in Jupiter this year. He will always be remembered. My next round will be in his memory, he will be proud of his 2 up victory. I will miss him.
Jeanne Rupinski
December 18, 2021
Patsy, John, Patrick, Sean and Timmy, how lucky and blessed you were to have Jack in your lives! I have many fond memories of the times I spent with your family. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you all and your families.
Nancy Nagle/Dennis Broadbent
December 17, 2021
So sorry for your loss,he was a wonderful role model for the next two generations , may he Rest In Peace.
Mike and Heather Spellman
December 17, 2021
Our prayers are for the Donohue family which is enduring significant loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences upon the passing of Jack. He lived an incredible life of accomplishment and was a role model for many in Pawcatuck. May your memories sustain you all, and May he Rest In Peace.
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