I am so sad to hear of Brian’s passing. I have great memories of him; his kindness, sense of humor; always helping others. I knew him at CFMA where he was a very popular young man and widely respected. The world has lost a truly fine man. Condolences to Brian’s many friends and family.😞

Janice, I was sorry to miss the Mass for Brian this summer.  He was certainly in my thoughts.  He was such a unique person, and he will be impossible to forget.  RIP, my Irish Friend
Love,Jeanmarie

It has been a year, time has gone by so qickly, but not in my heart. We had the anniversary mass and great stories were told. You are missed by your friends. It seems no matter what story you are in the mix with it.

My sweet Brian, taken so early from this earth.  I will miss you so and hold you close to my heart.  May you rest in peace, love you always

Maura and family

Brian, looked at several e-mails from the CFMA boys. They remember your theatrical side but Kenny Chambers put it best.
A remarkable power to soothe loss…. Author….Mary Elizabeth Frye (1932) 

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain. 

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft star-shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there, I did not die.

Sweetheart, your mass was this past Saturday and very well recieved. The family and especially the boys were there to send you off the way a true  Hibernian is to be memorializes. The ladies, neighbors colleges were there and there were many tears. You know how we feel down here but we know you are at piece with God. You left me very suddenly and I miss you very much and will be seeing you when my job is done down here. I will make it here with several bumps along the way but I know you will be with me helping me to get up and continue. Til we meet again I will keep you in my heart as always.

Janice,
May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.

Janice,
It's hard to put into words the feelings of loss that surround the death of somone who loved life and most of all his Irish heritage. The thought that goes through my mind is the words from that quaint Irish song.  His soul shall pass through Ireland.

Janice and family, I know there are no words to ease your pain or dry your tears.  I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Brian and of the love and joy he brought to all.  My prayers are with you.

Brian pretty soon you'll be where you've always wanted to be.
The memory of a good person is a blessing.
I knew you such a short time but will always remember you with love.

Brian, 
May you rest in peace. I will miss seeing you with your bag pipes but know in my heart that you are in heaven still playing them with your cute hat on.  Meghan & Michael

Janice, Your South Carolina LAOH Sisters send our love and prayers to you. 
We know you find great comfort in knowing God holds Brian gently in His arms.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Janice and family.  Brian's laughter and friendship will be sorely missed.

My deepest sorrow for the Donahue family. Brian was a great guy. I went thru 4 yrs at CFMA with Brian and he just had that personality that could always put a smile on your face. Saw him about 4 yrs ago at a Cardinal Farley reunion and he did not lose that magic. He will be greatly missed.
                    Eddie Peterson

Dear Janice, Anne joins me in offering our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family on the passing of your dear husband Brian and your cherished friend.
Our prayers and sincere wishes are with you all at this time of your great loss.
Pat & Anne Edwards
Church Street
Corofin Co Clare Ireland

Janice and family, I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Brian, My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Janice we am so sorry for your loss. I know Brian was your world, heart and soul mate. May God be with you at this time and in the coming days, weeks and months. Rusty and I are here for you. God Bless you always! 
Donna Marie & Rusty Miller

Deepest sympathies are with you all during these trying times. Brian was an amazing person and one that I was honored to know. He will be greatly missed! Please let us know if you need anything. Love you all

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.
Kevin Ferry
Div.#2 Babylon

Janice, Bill and I were overwhelmed with sadness  when we heard about Brian's passing. May Gods Grace comfort you and your children during these days of grief and sorrow.

To my Dear Friend Brian, May You Rest In Peace and my prayers to Janice and the Donahue Family. Frank Hogan.

Janice, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  Brian will be missed by us all but will remain in our hearts and memories forever!  Kim Bardsley

Brian will be missed. I am glad we had a good visit not to long ago.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Janice.

Janice, we want to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.  Brian was respected by everyone that met him and will truly be missed by all.
Ted & Bev Leahy

Janice, I offer you my condolences and share in your sorrow.  Thinking of you and wishing I could be there to hold your hand.

God Bless ya Brian. Our sympathys to the Donahue family. Another piper for the band. See you on the other side.

Brian Longing For One More Day When we lose someone we love it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence... a quiet sadness... A longing for one more day... one more word... one more touch... We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. I will see you again some day, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean good-bye I miss you so much

Rest in Peace Brian. It was a pleasure serving with you in the "Saffron Kilts Pipe Band".
Condolences to Janice & The Donahue  Family.

                                             Charlie & Arline Cross (North Babylon, NY.

Janice, It's not easy to understand why these things have to happen, but I hope it helps to know that there are people who care and are there for you whenever you need them. I am thinking of you during this difficult time and would like to offer you comfort in your sad loss.

Liz Merrigan,
Dublin 
Ireland

It doesn't feel that long ago when I spotted your AOH jacket at that Cherish the Ladies concert. But oh my, there have been some miles and a few pints since then my friend. God bless you and thank you.

Brother Brian, If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow what it meant to lose you Brother no one will ever know. But now we know you want us to mourn for you no more and to remember all the happy times life still has much in store. Since you'll never be forgotten we pledge to you today a cherished place within our heart is where you'll always stay.

Love,

The Dolan Family

Brian you will be missed by all of your brother Hibernains. May you rest peacefully with the Lord.

Bill & Julie Keely

God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
When the shadows fall-
You do not walk alone. 

I will miss you dearly my friend!
Desiree

Brian, you will be greatly missed.  St. Patrick's Day will never be the same.  R.I.P. my friend.  My sympathy to Janice and the family.

Janice, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We had some awesome times through the years and we will cherish the memories, one in specific being the time our families spent Christmas day together over a lobster dinner. We truly enjoyed all of the laughs and great times together. Brian will truly be missed but will always live on in our memories. 
~Jack, Carol, Tressa, Jaycie and Dillon

Our heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour of your sorrow. 

The Reagan Family.

Rest in Peace, My Brother, we'll miss your laughter, sense of humor and dedication to Our Order. Our Deepest Condolences to Janice, Sean, Kerry, Gavin and Brian, may you find Comfort at this time of your great loss.
Ár paidreacha atá le tú féin agus do theaghlach is féidir, a Dhia fáilte a chur romhaibh isteach ina chroí.
(Our Prayers are with you and your family, may God welcome you into his heart.)

Janice, Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.   Ron and Kathleen Haley

Janice, our prayers & thoughts are with you & your family. We'll think of Brian every St. Patrick's Day. We will miss him and his smiling face.

Frank & Linda Hart

R.I.P. BRIAN. YOU WILL BE MISSED.  MY SYMPATHY TO MY FRIEND JANICE AND HER FAMILY.  YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS

To All the Family & especially my friend, Janice, I send our family's sadness on hearing about the passing of Brian.  He was a unique and interesting person who made us smile.  On Father's Day, our family was all together and we spoke about him and both my children felt sad that he was no longer with us.  I somehow feel that he's reuniting with his mother & father in heaven.

The Family of Hans & Jeanmarie Schuler, Charlotte, NC

My thoughts and prayers are with the Donahue family.  May the peace and comfort of knowing and loving God assist the family at this difficult time.

Lynn Purcell, LAOH

I  miss you honey each and everyday that you are gone. i know you are in a better place and looking down on all of us. We are all sad but you are with the lord our god and at peace. Love You Forever

My deepest sympathy is with Janice and the entire Donahue Family during this time.  I pray the peace of God be with you to carry you through this difficult time.  Brian will be greatly missed!

Offering my deepest sympathy to Janice and the entire Donahue family.  I pray the peace of God be with you during this time.  Brian will certianly be greatly missed.  Debbie Spencer and family.

Brian, may you rest in peace.  I hope there are bagpipes in heaven for you to play.

Brian you will be deeply missed by all. May you rest in peace.
Jerry and Susan Alws

OBITUARY

Brian Patrick Donahue

3 November, 1951 – 15 June, 2012

Macrini-Wilder Funeral Home

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