William Donahoe
William Michael Donahoe, 83 , of Quincy, died Monday, January 27, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton. Born in Boston and raised in the Clam Point Section of Fields Corner, Dorchester, he graduated from Dorchester High School in 1947. He served in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1952. He had resided in Quincy for forty-eight years. William was a retired member of the Local 3 Bricklayers Union and Co-owner of Donahoe Bros. Construction Company with his brother Paul. He was also a charter member of the Braintree Lodge of Elks. As a life-member of the Old Colony Yacht Club he was an avid boater. He served as Commodore of the Old Colony Yacht and was a member of the Commodores Club of America for many years. He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida with his wife of 57 years. William is the beloved husband of Marjorie A. (Belliveau) Donahoe. He is the devoted father of Leanne Donahoe of Braintree, William M. Donahoe, Jr, married to Kelly A. Donahoe of Braintree, and Mark H. Donahoe married to Cheryl A Donahoe of Braintree. He is the loving grandfather of William, Eric, Meghan, Madison, and Colleen. William is the brother of Paul Donahoe of Dorchester and Leo Donahoe of Braintree and the late Harold Donahoe of Braintree. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary Church, 95 Crescent St. Quincy on Saturday, Feb 1 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.
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Guestbook Entries
My deepest condolences to Marjorie and the rest of the family. He will be greatly missed by me. He provided me with much guidance and insight,
Rest in peace, dear friend.
Mark….I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark….My condolences to you and your family. I know your father meant alot to you and it is my prayer that God grants you peace and comfort during your time of loss. Hope to see and hear from you again soon at work.
Jamie
Margie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of the times Jim and I spent with you. Unfortunately I am out of state and cannot make any of the arrangements, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Judi Donahoe
Dear Marge, Leanne, Bill and Mark – My sincerest sympathies to all of you on the loss of Bill. He was a wonderful man and had such a great influence on so many. He shared his knowledge and skills always. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kathy Kelley
Marjorie My thoughts and prayers are also with you and your family. I will truly miss Billy he was a great friend
Margie,kids,leo and mary donahoe,
my deepest sympathies on Billie’s
passing. our prayers are with your family.
al and pat sweenie
Dear Marge and family,
May you find comfort in the outpouring of love and beautiful memories from family and friends that surround you.
Love,
Jan McGowan