John F. Donahue Sr. a United States Marine Corps Veteran of World War II and lifelong resident of Stoughton passed away on Wednesday March 11, 2009 at the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton. He was 85 years old and the beloved husband of Allison I. ( Baxter ) Donahue. He is also survived by his loving children, Patricia Doherty and her husband Arthur of West Barnstable, John F. Donahue Jr. and his wife Marilyn of Stoughton and James Donahue and his wife Margaret of Halifax. Other survivors include his step – children David Allen of Framingham, Roberta DeBaggis of Cameron, TX, his 10 grandchildren and 8 great – grandchildren.
John was born on August 1, 1923 in Lynn, Massachusetts to the late Dennis J. and Catherine ( McCarthy ) Donahue. He was employed for 25 years as a Representative for Hearst Publications in New York. He retired in 1994.
His funeral services and interment will be private.