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Priscilla (Deacy) Donahue
August 14, 2015

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DONAHUE, Priscilla (Deacy) Of North Hill Needham, formerly of Nantucket, August 14, age 95. Beloved wife of the late William K. Donahue.

Loving mother of Estelle Donahue McCarthy of Needham, Priscilla "Sue" Carty and her husband Thomas of Needham, Kathleen Sotell and her husband Richard of Wellesley, William P. Donahue and his wife Debbie of Northport, New York, Sean M. Donahue and his wife Mary of Marstons Mills.

Loving grandmother of Megan, Sara, Sean, Christopher, Philip, Erik, Spencer, Patrick, Brian, Daniel, Catlin, Ryan, Connor and Shannon. Great grandmother of Hannah, Julia, Maeve, Ruby, Maddie, Eve and Tommy.

Sister of the late Herbert and Edward Deacy and Estelle Connolly. Cousin of Daniel Dwyer of Medford and the late John Hanlon. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Priscilla was a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1938 and Malden Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1942. Priscilla enjoyed reading, traveling and spending summers at her home in Nantucket which was always filled with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and family who all enjoyed their time with "Nana".

Funeral from the George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B of Rte. 128) NEEDHAM, Wednesday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 3-6pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Priscilla's memory to the charity of your choice.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham
1305 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-0687