William Francis Donohue

William Francis Donohue passed peacefully into eternal life on May 18, 2014 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. He had been surrounded by the love of his family during his stay at Providence Hospital in Southfield. Bill was born in Evanston, Illinois, the son of the late Joseph and the late Helen (nee: Donahue) Donohue.He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Kasper) for 51 years. Loving father of Maureen (Dean) Krauss, Patricia (Rick) Ebach, Tracy (Duane Richards), Daniel, and Gary (Sarah). Devoted grandfather of John, Cassidy, Devaney, Natalie, Connor, Parker, Preston, Madelyn, William, and Kathryn. Brother to James, Mary Blake, Theresa Rose, Robert, and Dorothy Bogart, all of whom preceded him in death. Dear brother-in-law of George (Jacqueline) Kasper, Marlene (Ronald) Roulo, and Mary Donohue. He was also survived by many nieces, nephews and several other loving family members and friends.Bill leaves a wonderful legacy of family, faith, generosity and love, and will be missed by many. Visitation for Mr. Donohue will be Tuesday 2-9pm, with a 7:30 pm Scripture Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile) in Warren. He will lie in state Wednesday from 10 am until the time of his Funeral Mass at 10:30 am at St. Faustina Catholic Church (formerly St. Edmund Catholic Church) in Warren. Memorial donations are welcomed to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207.A note from his family......"Rest in peace and God bless you, Dad. We're sure there is much celebrating and a joyous reunion in heaven with Mom and all your loved ones who passed on before you. Give Mom big hugs and kisses from all of us. We will forever hold you in our hearts and memories. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Our family is so touched by the love, support, well wishes and prayers for our Dad and family - it means so much during this incredibly difficult time. Please continue to keep our Dad, Mom and family in your prayers - although we know both our parents are looking over us from heaven, all of us are still having difficulty imagining life here on earth without them. We will continue to love and support one another as they taught us so well. Thank you again.When Irish eyes are smiling, sure 'tis like a morn in spring. In the lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing. When Irish hearts are happy, all the world seems bright and gay. And when Irish eyes are smiling, sure, they steal your heart away."Please share memories of Bill at his memory book.