Elizabeth Ann Donahue

Portland- Elizabeth A.Betty Donahue, 82, of Portland, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at St. Josephs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Portland on June 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles R. Sr. and Edith M. (Moore) OConnell. Betty attended Butler School and graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1952. On June 5, 1954, she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas J. Donahue at Sacred Heart Church. Together they shared fifty- two years of marriage. While in high school, Betty worked for Bernies Fashion and after graduating, began working for New England Telephone Company. When her children were older, Betty worked as a sales clerk at Porteous, Mitchell and Braun. Bettys number one priority was her family, attending her childrens and grandchildrens sporting events and school activities. In her early married years, Betty and Tom enjoyed playing cards with their dear friends, the Rosarios, Mancinis, and the DiBiases and also spending every Sunday in the summer with them going to Watchic Lake with all the children. In her later years, Betty enjoyed going to Higgins Beach for many family gatherings. Betty was predeceased by her husband Thomas J. Donahue in 2006, and her brother, Charles R. OConnell Jr in 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Susan and her husband Donald Doane of Portland, Catherine and her husband Alan Schoppee of Portland; two sons, Joseph C. Donahue of Portland, and Patrick and his wife Tamika Donahue of Scarborough; five grandchildren, Lianna and husband Nicholas DellaTorre, Alison Doane, Abigail and husband Rory OBrion, Thomas Donahue, Joseph Donahue, and two great granddaughters, Quinn and McKenna OBrion; cousins, Mary Philbrick and family of Gorham, and Harold and Linda Case and family of Standish; and many life- long friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to St. Josephs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Marino, P. A. Jessie and the entire staff, especially Eileen and Yvonne for the love and excellent care given to their mother. A special thank you also to Dr. Peter Gordon and Dr. Robert Zimmerman for taking such good care of their mother through the years. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016, from 2:00 to 5:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Monday, November 14, at 9:15am, followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, corner of Mellen and Sherman Street, Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Elizabeths memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com