Dear friend, now it is three years since you were part of my life.  I still reach for the phone to consult with you whenever life presents challenges.  You are missed always.    Terry Brooks   

I can still always see Mari’s smile in front of me and hear her fun laughter. 
Think of her often and all the fond memories  
Hugs and love to All of Mari’s family 
🙏🏻❤️🤗🙏🏻❤️🤗
Judie Graff

Have never forgotten you Mari. Miss your smile , your laugh,  and your friendship. 
Love and hugs to you , and to your loving family   
Judie Graff💕

Dear friend,  I miss you everyday.  Your voice, your presence and most of all, your heartfelt laughter.  Your sense of the absurd was brilliant .  Finally, your “Oh well...”  when things were chaotic lightened many life situations.    With love,  Terry 

Mari was such a funny and kind person. We spent lots of bus rides together from the Somers HS basement to St. Mary’s and back. We used to sneak a smoke down at the corner of my road before I walked home and she caught the Shenorock shuttle. I still remember the great graduation party at her house. I’m very sad for her family. Remembering her today has made me smile. She would like that. 


Mrs. Donohue,
So many many memories of this great woman. Memories that I will cherish forever. From the awesome days growing up at OLR, to spending countless weekends in Shenorock with Lizzie, Laura, Jean and Rosie, to her very last days at the hospital. Not having spent alot of time with the her and the family in the past years, just because of this thing called life, I was so happy to have been able to spend several nights with her at the hospital..
I will never forget how gentle and kind she always was to me and I will miss her so much.
To her family, please know that you are all in my continuous prayers. May the Lord provide you with the comfort, strength and understanding you need.
Love you always
Elaine Fox

Dearest Mari,
I can't believe you're gone.  Being only 11 months apart in age, we shared so many things - including friends - which drove you crazy because your "little sister" was often tagging along!  So many crazy memories,  growing up in Yonkers and Shenorock.  From sitting in gushing water in the street/gutter of Lamartine Terrace after rain storms to the family reunions in Shenorock with all our wonderful Kelley cousins.  From your boisterous (and I say that lovingly) singing,  to playing the accordion together (you, yes;  me - not so much!), to trips to the Jersey shore and more recently to Levittown to spend time with some of those crazy cousins.  You have left us too soon, but I will cherish the memories.  Rest in peace Mari.  I love you and I will miss you.  "The Hills Are Alive" and always will be,  with the memories of you.  

Still hard to believe my cousin was a victim of this virus. I'll always remember the Kelley reunions in Shenorock, and how the last time I saw Mari we reminisced about the fun times we had. My deepest sympathy to her children, grandchildren and sisters. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mari. 

 I started as a brand new nurse on 4S in 2011.  Mari was a spitfire, always there with a smile, a helping hand and supportive words.  I will miss her sense of humor and strength. You are now an Angel in heaven. You will be missed, Mari.

I work for CVS Pharmacy and was one of the Vendors who would call on Mary in hopes of a referral. 
In spite of the fact that Mary was always busy with her Patients,  she always found time to greet me and spend some time. 
Mary was always very kind to me and I’ll never forget that!!
Rest In Peace Mary
Curt

Such sad news.  My sincere condolences to Mari’s family & friends. 
I will always have such fond memories of our Kelley family reunions as a child. And, I’m so glad the cousins reconnected again in 2007. The night Mari & a few other cousins entertained us with their voices and talents was definitely the highlight. 

So many happy childhood memories!  Spending time with the many, many Kelley cousins.  Had so much fun with Mari and the rest at Lake Shenorock.  Swimming and laughing, telling ghost stories, sleeping in the "barn", more laughing and waiting to see what trouble Paula, Mike and Kathy would get into. It was always fun with Mari! Love and peace to all her family and friends.

I cherish the friendship of many years filled with affection and laughter. Your empathy, intellectual curiosity and ironic approach to life’s challenges were awesome.  You were my cultural partner at diverse venues from the MET opera, dance at the Joyce, ballet at Lincoln Center, Park Avenue Armory  production of De Materie featuring 100 live sheep to Philip Glass’s Einstein on the Beach at BAM.  I admired your commitment to family and profession.  I am grateful that one of my Christmas gifts was having you spend time with me in Florida.     You will be remembered with a smile, dear friend.  XO Terry  

Mari and I share a lifetime of experiences and memories. We did so many fun things and stupid things together and knew each other like no one else. Her dedication to her kids ,my kids and all the children in the family was outstanding. Her life was hard but she kept reinventing herself and died happy in the love of her family and good friends. 
We raised our children side by side fighting and loving like sisters. I have been overcome with memories of the five Schultzes playing war on the floor in Shenorock going to the lake sneaking out at night to go to the lake (stupid) laughing like loons drawing a line down the mattress 
 in the bed we shared hiding Matt in the cellar at the bottom of the laundry shoot having fun with our Kelley cousins
And then bemoaning the  unfairness of older years with hysterical laughter. 
There is a deep hole in my heart. But it is filled with these loving memories 
I will miss you Mari  More than I can say

Dear Liz and Carol Muller O'Grady,  

So sorry to read of Mari's passing.  My sincere condolences to her daughter, cousin and all her family and friends.

I worked with Marie for 6 years.  She was an awesome woman—- proud, resilient, loving and, also, very funny.  My thoughts are with you during this time of terrible loss.
Sincerely,
Lynne Hoffman

OBITUARY

Mari S. Donohue

October 15, 1950 – May 8, 2020

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home

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