Michael Albert Donahue of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the Brush Hill
Care Center of Milton on April 19, 2020. Michael was a devoted son, brother, uncle and nephew
to the extended Donahue family.
He was the devoted son of the late Henry E. and Madeleine L. (Nadeau) Donahue and is
survived by his loving brother Mark Donahue and his wife Eileen of Sharon, Brian Donahue and
his wife Marina of West Bridgewater, Stephen Donahue and his wife Shirley of Raynham, his
sister Alida Nally and her husband James of Glenview, Il, Colin Donahue and his wife Carol of
Marshfield, Christopher Donahue and his wife LaDeana of East Bridgewater, and Gary
Donahue and his wife Nancy of Easton. Michael was a cherished uncle to nineteen nieces and
nephews and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews. He is also survived by his aunts
Margaret Adams of Yarmouth and Brenda Springer and her husband Thomas of Berkley.
Micheal was a 1972 graduate of Brockton Highschool and a communicant of Saint Patrick’s
Parish in Brockton. Micheal lived most of his life in Brockton and Easton. He was known to
many for his generosity, friendship, and good humor. Michael enjoyed working with his hands -
especially to create gifts. He also enjoyed finding treasures in yard sales for his family and
friends. Michael was a true truck and car enthusiast and enjoyed sharing this passion with
others.
Michael lived the last six years as a resident of Brush Hill Care Center. He was loved by staff
and other residents particularly for his generous spirit and sense of humor. Michael enjoyed
sharing jokes as well as gifts of clothing and food with fellow residents. The Donahue family is
profoundly grateful to the staff of Brush Hill Care Center for the enormous love and respect they
gave Michael.
Michael will be missed by his large family, his friends and his caregivers.
A private burial will take place at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. A celebration of Michael’s
Life and Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.