Lucille Donahue
July 9, 1919 ~ April 16, 2011
Lucille M. Donahue, 91, Fargo, ND passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Rosewood On Broadway in Fargo.
Lucille was born on July 9, 1919 in Tintah, MN to John and Mary (Murray) Dwyer. She grew up in the Fargo area where she graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1937. She married Charles N. Donahue on November 14, 1940 at St. Mary's Cathedral and they made their home in Fargo.
Lucille worked in food service at both North and South High Schools. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, reading, and playing cards with family and friends, spending time at Minnesota lakes, and myriad other life adventures.
Lucille is survived by her ten children, Michael (Judy), Bismarck, ND; Patrick (Dianna), Grand Forks, ND; Colleen (William) Curtis, Rochert, MN; Charles (Eileen), Cheyenne, WY; John (Patrice), Fargo, ND; Deborah (Mark) Rasmussen, Redding, CA; Steven (Judy) Boise, ID; Msgr. Brian Donahue, West Point, NY; Kevin (Karen), Moorhead, MN; Mary (Alex) Saharieff, Fargo, ND; 25 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; sisters, Patricia (William) Mikkelsen, Livonia, MI; Dorothy Storrud, Billings, MT.
Lucille is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents; brothers, Sylvester, Clyle, Joseph, Cyril, Patrick; sisters, Mae (Berdeen) Blankenship, Beatrice (Wayne) Stone, and Bernardine (Gene) Kreier; brother-in-law, Jerry Storrud.
A grateful thank you goes out to Rosewood On Broadway for the loving and tender care provided to Lucille.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials are directed to Sisters of Mary of the Presentation or Hospice of the Red River Valley.
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Schofield Barracks HIWe are sorry for your loss and pray for her eternal rest in paradise.
-with much Aloha and prayers…
Fargo North Dakota
A Daughter – the tenth child
We miss your sweet smile, your warm hugs Mom. Keep the door open for us & we’ll be reunited in Heaven one day. Love Mary
Sun City West AZ
My sincere sympathy on the passing of your beautiful mother. She always had a peacefulness and beauty about her. When I was at your home with Colleen in our growing up years to days when she lived across from Riverview, I always marveled at this. I know that you will miss her tremenously, but you all know she is now really at Peace with God.
West Point NYMsgr. Donahue,
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I know she was a special woman and thank you for sharing wonderful stories about her with us. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sandy & Lily
We love you, Grandma Lucy.
West Point NYOur family sends it’s condolences to the Donahue family during this difficult time. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
The Brant Family
Washington DCDear Brian,
My deepest sympathy on the death of your mother. I will offer Mass for her as soon as possible. Keeping you and your family in prayer during this Easter Season.
Tom Olszyk
Judicial Vicar, Military Archdiocese
RwandaDear Monsignor Donahue, your mother and you are in our prayers. A very hard but special time. The ranks of the Saints have grown. Thinking of you with much love from Rwanda, Chris, Annie and Emmanuel.
Mandan ND
Chaplain (Msgr) Donahue, Mike, Judy, and the entire Donahue family:
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. As we celebrate this Easter season you can be comforted knowing that your Mom and Grandmother is now with the Risen Lord. God Bless all of you.
Chuck and JoAl
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Donahue family. May you always share the fond memories of your time with your mother with each other.
Apple Valley MN
Colleen,
My sympathiy on the passing of your mother. She had a long and wonderful life and many loving children.
Rich Ludwig
Bismarck ND
Mike and Brian:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We pray that God grants you peace.
Blessings,
Duane and Leona
Moorhead MN
You remain close in thought. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We prayer for strength and peace for all of you.
Fargo ND
Dear Donahues,
I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I bet you never knew that your mom was the one who taught me to polka! You would think with 10 kids, her nuturing would be exhausted, but nope, she had some nurture left for me.
And did you know that your mom and my dad chaparoned a herd of neighborhood kids to the RRV Fair? Yup, I recall Dad saying the gate guy asked if he was here with all these kids — Dad said Yup. The tickey guy shook his head and said, go on in Mister, go on in! Cille, Dad said was so small they thought she was a kid too.
I so much would like some addresses and phone numbers and especially email, my dear friends.
Mind is plethora-woof@peoplepc.com
I have written of and spoken of your entire family from time to time even that you were the first people to tell me of scones…
Much love,
Kathy Steffan
Dear Brian and all your Precious Family,
We pray that our Heavenly Father will be your strength and your shield during this time of sorrow.
We didn’t know your precious mother, except through the stories you have told and from seeing her through your life Brian, from our point of view…she was indeed a wonderful person.
Jennifer Gray wrote: “My mother is gone, but her legacy lives on in the person that I am and what I can be. Love doesn’t die when a loved one passes – it is always held in your heart, a precious gift.”
What a wonderful legacy she has left behind. Blessings to you dear friend.
Our prayers continue for you and your family.
Blessings, Mike and Janice
Dear Donahue Family,
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to your entire family. You were all such a profound influence on my early years–your mother and father a constant source of inspiration! I respected your family so much and your dedication to your faith and your connectedness with the family unit–please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Marjorie (Junkert) Buettner
Ottertail MN
Dear Ones…How well I remember your mother in our neighborhood…somehow she managed to keep her own kids together, plus the rest of us! She never seemed to get rattled over all of the things that we did during the summer months, and I remember those days fondly! My prayers and love to you kids, as you remember your mother to God’s grace and mercy!With love to you all…Tom Junkert
Laguna Beach CaliforniaOur hearts are with your family.
Our memories with Lucille are precious.
Chisago City MN
Dear Deb and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing but 91 is a grand age! Ester lived with me until she died in 2007 at 91 years of age…to be so lucky. Deb, Please write me! I need your address to send you my book of poems. I think of you all so often and wish you all the best in your time of sorrow.
Marge
Valley City ND
Dear Msgr. Brian and Family of Lucille
You have our sincere sympathy on the passing of Lucille. This is always a difficult time even with the strength and hope of faith. Take care and best wishes in the future. A memorial will be sent to the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation.
Gigi Goven
Tom Goven
fargo n dakpat & family,
so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
sharon
Grand Forks ND
Please know how sad I am for all of you. Comfort – Peace – Hope
May these be yours in this time of sadness. May God wrap His arms around each of you. My prayers continue to with all of you.
State College PaColleen & Donahue Family
I was sorry to here about the passing of your Mother. Since the passing of both of my parents I know the grief that you feel. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Christ’s peace
Bob Hendrickson
Crystal MN
Chuck and family:
Our prayers go out to you and family.
This comfort of family and your faith in Jesus Christ is very powerful in greif and sorrow. Your mother is looking over all of you as she is received into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ.
Hopefully, we can meet again at the Golden Anniversary Reunion in 2015.
Take care and god Bless!
Paul McConville (Shanley HS Class of ’65)
West Point NYDear Donahue Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We’ve come to “know” your mom through MSGR Brian’s anecdotes. She is obviously a woman of faith and with the strongest family values. We pray for you to be able to remember the smiles and love through your grief. Peace, Andy & Lisa , Andrea, Rebecca, Mary, Grace, Gabriel, Anna, Michael and Claire Glen
West Point NYBrian, you and the family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us is all our troubles with the comfort we ourselves have received from from God.”
West Point NYGod bless the Donahue family.
Valley City ND
Our prayerful sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Mother.
Kindred N.D
Monsignor Donahue,
I am so sad today for you and your family today when I read that your Mother had passed away. You had such a love and devotion for your Mother. It always made me smile to hear you talk about her. I remember your mother and I both prayed you would not be sent back to Iraq and our prayers were answered! We will pray for you and your family at Saint Maurices.
Take Care- Michelle Dura and Family
Fargo ND
Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts are with you as you go through this trying time. Nancy and Ron Saeger
Msgr. Donahue,
My prayers for you and your fmaily.
Eteranall rest to the mother who gave us a priest.
The Risen Lord be with you.
Pax,
Msgr. Robert J. Coyle
( Navy Chaplain)
Msgr. Donahue
I am smiling remembering some of the stories you shared and which I shared with Lee. I am sure that all who have gone before her were there to welcome her home.
With deepest sympathy for you great loss.
St. Paul, MN
My prayers and sympathy for all of you on the death of your beloved Mother.
My thoughts and prayers, on the passing of Lucille. I will remember her at my next Mass.
New Windsor New YotkCondolences to your family from the choir members of Most Holy Trinity Chapel, USMA, West Point. Know that we are praying for all of you at this time.
Fargo North Dakota
Pat,
You and your family are in our prayers
I usually say a Rosary on my daily 3 mile walk and todqy 4-19-11 I prayed the Rosary for your mom and her children and family.
May The Lord watch over all of you and give you peace and beautiful closure.
Beresford SDMsgr. Donahue,
My condolences on the death of your mother. I remember meeting her on several occasions during my years at Cardinal Muench. Know of my prayers for her, you, and your family.
In Christ,
Fr. Mark Axtmann
Brian and Family,
You and your family are in our prayers at the University and in the Wills Hall Community. May your mom be kept in only happy memory.
Fraternally,
Mark Plaushin, OSFS
“God plants in his garden what he wills he takes nothing out of season.” Francis de Sales.
Annapolis MDHeartfelt condolences on your loss I’ll remember Lucille at the altar today.
Farmington MN
Sorry to hear about Lucille, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
– Gretchen and Mike Nordos
fort Huachuca ArisonaOur dearest Msgr. Donahue,
The Board of Directors of MCCW-Worldwide share in your sorrow and hold you and your family in prayer.
Our hearts are with you always, especially during this very sad time.
Heartfelt sympathies.
Marcia Stokes,
President,
MCCW-Worldwide
Backus MN
Chuck, Eileen, Chad, Brian, Charley Nick, and all the Donahue clan,
We are sorry about the loss of your Mom/Grandma. What a fighter she was! It’s good to know that she is with Grandpa Donahue now and that her poor tired body is getting a well deserved rest!
Love,
The Kriens Family
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mother/Grandmother. You are in my thoughts.
Detroit Lakes Mn.Lucille and Charles daughter, Colleen and I have been friends since elementary school at St. Anthony’s. Lucille always had the most beautiful smile that lit up her surroundings. She radiated peace and contentment. What a blessing her life has been.
Colleen and all the Donahue family. I’m sorry to read that your mother has past away. I so enjoyed visiting with her when I went to see my mother at Riverview. may you remember with joy what a wonderful person she was.
boise idahoSeventh child of Lucille.
Dear Monsignor Donahue and family,
All of us here at West Point, and particularly the parishioners at Most Holy Trinity, are deeply sorry for your loss.
We are praying for your whole family.
In sympathy,
The staff at Most Holy Trinity
Chuck, Eileen, Chad, Brian, Charley, Nick and entire Donahue Family. We are so sorry over the passing of Grandma Donahue. She was a real fighter, yet is ready to rest now. My Prayers are with you. Love, Karin