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Gary Donahue Obituary
Gary graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1960. He worked for Reynolds Metals Company and then Alcoa from 1966 until his retirement in 2000. His work as a Packaging Engineer allowed him the opportunity to share his creative and artistic talents. He enjoyed his work and colleagues and valued his friendships. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Diana W. Donahue; his four daughters, Kelly D. DePew (John), Candace E. Andrie (Philip), Erin D. McCumber and Meredith P. Gavin (John). Gary had 11 grandchildren, Taylor, Peyton, Kelsey, Seth, Meredith, Miles, Bryce, Griffin, Kylee, Lane and Emerson; and three great-grandchildren, Ella, Jenson and Haisley; and one sister, Mary Jo Berry (Jack).
Gary loved to hunt and fish; he enjoyed whittling, playing the guitar, singing in his church choir and was once a member of the Richmond Barbershop Chorus. There will be a private burial and blessing with his immediate family.
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Yvonne Sparling
January 26, 2023
When I think of Gary, I remember when he stopped at our house in Beverly, Ohio on his drive to Cincinnati where he attended college. He played guitar and we sang songs that my mom frequently played from her Kingston Trio album. I was in grade school and I think it was the first time that I actually saw someone playing the guitar, in person. I was mesmerized. Such fun. Through the years, I thought about that time often, because one of the songs was about getting stuck in the Boston subway and for the last twenty years, I worked in Boston and frequently took the subway. When ever the subway car stopped unexpectedly, I would think of us singing that song with Gary.
Brent Henderson
January 25, 2023
Gary always brought a level of excitement to just about any situation. Even something that might be mundane otherwise would be fun with Gary around. He had that great curiosity about how things worked. But unlike so many, he could figure it out and make it work better. No wonder he was drawn to design.
Jo Ellen (Deardorff) & Paul A. Jones
February 10, 2022
Our sincere condolences to Diana, your family and Gary's many friends. We were Nitro WV HS classmates and Paul was a Fraternity Brother. We share many wonderful memories of our youth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rich Patterson
January 31, 2022
Diana, Children and Family I indeed have so many fond and lasting memories of working and traveling with, hunting and fishing and just plain laughing with Gary through our many years of working side by side at Reynolds´s Metals Company. He has remained a fond memory in my life that I have and will never forget. My condolences to the family for your loss that I share with you and I will always keep "Donahue" close in my cherished memories. Our shared friendship many years of working together remain secured in my mind forever. He loved his family and children and was proud to share in their adventures.
Rich Patterson
Debbie Thweatt
January 31, 2022
I worked with Gary for many rears at RMC. I can´t describe him any better than Larry Hickman did! He was one of a kind!! My condolences to his family.
Larry Hickman
January 30, 2022
So sorry to hear of Gary´s passing. He was a classic. As a designer at Reynolds I working closely with Gary and loved his passion for his job and life. His stories never ended and most were hilarious. I will never forget his hands in the air, that ring spinning around his finger and him yelling "Well Geez" for extra emphasis. Great guy, great memories. Rest In Peace brother and go tell those stories.
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