September 9th, 1930 - December 13th, 2016
Passed away suddenly at home with his wife by his side, Captain James Lawrence (Larry) Donahue.
Predeceased by his father and mother, James and Gertrude Donahue of Miramichi, New Brunswick, brothers Herbert and timothy, and sister Anne Marie.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his wife Kay, stepsons John Kattenbusch (Linda), Paul Kattenbusch (Janice), step-daughter Mary Henderson (Al), brothers Jerry (Doris), Robert (Susan), Donald (Anne), Cyril (Mary Jane), sisters Joan Goodfield (Gerry), Mary Conte (Tony) and sister-in-law Christine Donahue. Also survived by grandchildren Sarah, Lauren, Nicole, Brooke and Nick Kattenbusch, many nieces, nephews and their children.
Resting at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander on Thursday, December 15th from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. and Friday, December 16th from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, December 17th at 11:00 A.M. from St. Jospeh's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.
No flowers by request. Donations in Larry's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 10 Bishop St. Gander, NL. A1V 1V3
Larry came to Newfoundland with the Military as Controller of St. John's C. F. Base. On retirement in 1975, he moved to Gander, NL where he worked with the Federal Government at U. I. C. and later at the local airport. He was a member of the Canadian Legion and Knights of Columbus. Volunteered with Air Cadets, Boy Scouts, Canadian Cancer Society and the Kiwanis Music Festival and enjoyed his time with these activities. He was a Charter Member of The Kinsmen Club in Newcastle (Miramichi), NB.
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