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Robert A. Donahue

1935 - 2015

BORN

1935

DIED

2015

Robert Donahue Obituary

WEST GROVE, PA - Robert Arthur Donahue died February 16, 2015 in West Grove, PA. Born February 6, 1935 in Winthrop, MA. Married to Althea Louise Murphy on September 5, 1959.
He was employed by Mobil Oil Corporation for over 25 years in MA, NJ, PA and VA. An avid fan of the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots and more recently, the Ravens. Mr. Donahue was a member of the Bellingham Touchdown club and one of the Black Out Players in the early 80's. Mr. Donahue also served on the Bellingham Zoning and School Committees.
He is survived by son, Robert Jr., and wife, Marcia, of Falls Church, VA; son, Stephen and wife, Kristen, of West Grove, PA; grandchildren Shannon and Robert E.; daughter-in-law, Stephanie, of Centerville, VA; sister Barbara Webster of Davis, CA, sister Dorothy Sears of Sudbury, MA, brother William Donahue of Pittsfield, MA; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He is interred at St. Mary of Sorrows cemetery in Fairfax, VA next to his spouse, Althea and son, William. The family has requested donations to the Jimmy Fund in lieu of flowers.A memorial service at St. Mary of Sorrows will be held later this spring.

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

Published by Woonsocket Call from Feb. 23 to Feb. 28, 2015.

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