Edward Peter Donahue |
| Posted 2017-02-02 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ Edward (Eddie) Peter Donahue, 82, of Lake Havasu City passed away at home Jan. 25, 2017. He was born to Peter and Marie Donahue on Feb. 24, 1935 in Medford, Massachusetts. Edward was an Army veteran, serving 1954-56. After the Army, he returned home and worked for the city of Medford. He married his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Beatrice on April 27, 1957 at St. James Church in Medford. After starting their family of four children, they moved to Havasu in July 1974. Edward took employment at McCulloch Corporation and retired in 2000. Edward enjoyed woodworking, which he did in his retirement, making many pieces of cherished furniture for his loved ones. He enjoyed NASCAR and followed Dale Earnhardt Sr. and then his son Jr. religiously. He loved to spend time with family and was always there if needed. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Marie Donahue, daughter Janet Williams, daughter-in-law Tracey Donahue and sister Anne Ballion. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Donahue, sons Edward Jr., Thomas Donahue and Daniel Donahue, brothers Joseph Donahue, Thomas Donahue and Leo Donahue, sisters Jeanie Gear, Joyce McGahey, Debbie Falco and Mary Lou DeBenidictes, 11 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. Edward’s service is Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Hospice of Havasu. The family thanks Hospice of Havasu and the wonderful staff and residents of Claremont House for all of their caring and help during this time. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be made to the Donahue family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. |
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