William C. Donahue

William C. Donahue, age 91, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Country Gardens Nursing Center with his family by his side. He was the husband of Maureen (Hinchcliffe) Heywood Donahue to whom he has been married for the past 53 years. He was also the husband of the late Martha M. (Hickey) Donahue.

Born in Fall River, a son of the late James L. and Jane (Lynch) Donahue, he had been a lifelong resident of Somerset.

A graduate of Coyle & Cassidy High School, Class of 1945, he was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. He worked as a Testman at Verizon Telephone Company for forty years before retiring in 1986. After retirement he stayed onboard as an Independent Contractor for another ten years.

Mr. Donahue was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church and was a member of the I.B.E.W. Telephone Pioneers. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Paul F. Heywood and his wife Linda of Westport, James A. Heywood of Assonet, Patrick W. Donahue of New Bedford and Michael P. Heywood and his partner Gail Champlin of Narragansett, RI; two daughters, Mildred M. Donahue of Torrance, CA and Alice M. Heffernan and her husband William of Lakeville; one brother, Paul L. Donahue; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late James L. and Frank B. Donahue.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Country Garden Nursing Home and their hospice staff for their professional care and kindness.

His Funeral will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 9:00AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., Somerset, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Patrick’s Church, 306 South St., Somerset. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 to 7:00PM. Contributions in his honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset.