Donald Lynn Donahue

Donald Lynn Donahue, age 63, of Ithaca, died at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing on June 9, 2015.

He was born on May 12, 1952 in Perry, Michigan, the son of William Patrick and Mildred Fay (Wilcox) Donahue.  He served in the US Army from 1970-72.  He married Sharon Kay Barnes on January 27, 1973 in Carson City, Michigan.  She preceded him in death on March 28, 1993.

He worked at Aircraft Precision for 28 years and retired from Hammond Wholesale in May 2014 as an appliance repairman.

Donald was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 30 years, obtaining the 4th Degree.  He was very active in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He loved to putter around; he was always very busy fixing and building things.  If someone needed something fixed, you called Don.  He was a good family man.

He is survived by his children:  Misty Kay Donahue, William Lynn Donahue, and Victoria Marie Donahue; 6 grandchildren; his brother: Patrick Donahue, of Carson City; his sister: Yvonne Snyder, of Pompeii; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on June 12, 2015, at 11:00 am, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, in Ithaca.  Visitation will be on Thursday, June 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, with a Rosary at 7:30 pm at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Comments

[Tammy (Wilcox) Vanderford]

My deepest condolences to all of you. I will always remember Don as he was when him and Sharon met, full of life, laughter and love. So many memories of him coming to our house when I was young. We are very blessed to have been a part of Dons family. Love you and God bless.
Tammy, Clif, Nicole and Kimberly Vanderford and Aunt Faye Wilcox

[Reg & Jane Norris]

We are saddened about the death of Don. We always enjoyed visiting him at church. We extend our deepest sympathy to all the family.

[Debbie Hogsett]

My deepest condolences to all of you, Victoria, Misty, Billy, and Don's grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by everyone that has the pleasure of knowing him. I feel I was given a gift to see him one last time last week. Love you guys, Debbie, Eric Sr., Eric Jr. and Kristen Hogsett

[patricia welch]

Iam so sorry for your loss I always had fond memories at your house don always welcomed me with a smile and a hug he was one of the most sweetest guy I had the privalage to know your family is in my prayers always

[Larry & MaryAnn Stehlik]

We are so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a very kind, caring, and faith filled man. Please accept our deepest sympathy, our prayers, and our love.

[Anita Reagan]

It is with the deepest sorrow that I write about one of my favorite cousins, Donny Donahue. He was fun to be around and enjoyed the pranks of his younger cousins. He always smiled and had something positive to say. He will be missed. Love to the family!
Anita and Mike

[Janet Payne]

I am so sorry. Don was a good guy. Been at my home when he worked at Hammond s. He knew how to fix a lot of stuff. Always had a kind smile for every one. RIP Prayers to his Family.