John P. Donahoe
John P. Donahoe, of Canton, Wednesday October 19, 2011. Born in Boston, John was a graduate of Boston College, Class of 1959. He was the past president of J.P. Donahoe Construction and member of the Bricklayers Union Local #3. Mr. Donahoe was a member of New Seabury Country Club and a former member of the Milton-Hoosic Club. Beloved husband of Joan (Serry) Donahoe. Loving father of Debbie Littlefield and her husband Bob of Hamilton, John P. Donahoe, III and his wife Ann of Franklin, Kevin P. Donahoe and his wife Erin of Milton and Beth A. Rooney and her husband Larry of Milton. Brother of Joan Oberland and the late Mary Alice, James and Joseph Donahoe. John is also survived by 18 loving grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gerard Majella Church, Canton, Monday October 24 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Sunday 2–6 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in John’s name may be sent to Genesis Fund, 1347 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Kevin, Debbie, John, and Beth and Mrs. Donahoe,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jack.
I am thinking of you now and know how strong your family is to get by during this sad time.
I will never forget your dad and all the fun times we had in Canton and New Seabury.
He was such a happy, fun guy and full of life.
He raised an amazing family with great values.
I hope you are so proud as you remember his life.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Christine
Dad,
You were one strong man. You will always be loved and missed greatly by me, Annie, Ashley, Courtney, Jackie, Ryan, Lyndsey, and of course Derek (“D-man”). Thank you for all of wisdom, strength, humor, and committment to family.
Joan, we were sorry to hear of your husband’s death. We remember meeting him at several of the girl’s field hockey and lacrosse games. Those were the days being a big part of their high school experience. Beth always spoke so lovingly about her dad. You and John raised a wonderful family and have been blessed with 18 grandchildren, so amazing. Liz and Beth have a special friendship and because of that we feel close to her family and yours.
God Bless ,
Jane and Bill
Jane and Bill
Dear Joan and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jacks passing,,My thoughts and prayers are with you Joan, Jack was a great guy,he will be missed , sincerely Diane Burr