Michaela, It was good seeing you yesterday at the BSN dinner/LBD caregiver meeting. It is with belated condolences that I hope you find peace in that Warren's struggle with LBD is over. I love the photo of the family around him above.
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I'm so sorry to hear of Mr Donohue's passing--he was beloved by my parents and I know the STJoe5. My condolences and prayers for his family.
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Dearest Michaela and Family, I have many happy memories of the Donohue and Blake families living as neighbors and friends on Bee Bee Drive/Court and beyond in Maryland. Warren was a bright star in our galaxy and his love of life was contagious. He will be greatly missed by many, but the memory of his kindness, humor and unconditional love will live on. My deepest condolence to the Donohue Family for the loss of their dear beloved. Gloria Blake
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I didn’t know what to say when I met Warren. I was tongue-tied, a rare occurrence. He was so accomplished , hard cover books and newspapers everywhere, serious stories always told with humor. But he was kind and warm and welcoming and then I found talking with him to be quite easy. Much love to his family who cared for him until his last day. May he Rest In Peace with a steady stream of Paydays❤️
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Warren's kindness radiated through Colleen, into our family, and beyond. He was a consummate teacher, with students across the lands. I want to thank him for the lessons in love, laughter, and living. We extend our family's unconditional love and support.
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I met Warren later in life when he attended Senior Focus in Burlingame. Everyone who met him loved and respected him. He said hello to everyone who entered the room by name. He was always agreeable to come into the rehab gym to exercise unless he was playing cards-he so enjoyed playing with his friends. He will be missed. With sympathy and love, Tracy Harcourt
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(The tribute is so beautifully written, as were the eulogies shared during the service). I came to know Warren better when he and Michaela moved to California. He was never in a hurry to sit up from a conversation. Me being in public service with the state court system, he always remembered that fact regardless of how much time passed between us seeing one another. When LBD became more of a part of him, he still managed to strike up a conversation about judicial policy or elections of judges in California, sitting on that outside couch in Sonoma. I'll remember those moments, surrounded by his family. Everyone (there's so many of them!) buzzing about, busy with this and that. But right there just the same. I think the love the Donohue family shows one another and extends to their friends is a tribute to the kind of man, dad, and husband he was. The tribute stated it perfectly, his life is being celebrated now that he's at peace. I hope he's with my mom right now, joking about their LBD and how they'd sometimes fake it. A laugh a minute they're sharing, or so I pray.
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From John and Phyllis Schmitz in Jacksonville, FL: Sending the Donohue Family our love and sympathy. Our memories were overflowing today while watching the funeral So many thoughts of the life we all shared as part of the Bee Bee Drive clan. Our children still remember fondly growing up in what they feel was an idyllic place where everyone looked out for everyone's children, adults enjoyed each other's company and humor, good will and happiness went hand in hand over the course of decades. We remember Warren as someone whom everyone loved for his honesty, sense of fairness and kindness. He surely will be missed by many.
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Michaela was a compassionate and loyal care partner to Warren. She has been a role model to many in our Lewy body dementia caregiver support group.
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An example of Warren's determination and evenness. One day Michaela and I were going to the beach and had to return because the caregiver was having trouble keeping steady. He seemed to take a turn for the worse and was needing to be strapped into his wheelchair due to low muscle tone. About 2 weeks later Warren, Michaela and I went to Coyote Point and he put his own wheelchair in the back of the car. I was astonished.
Lewy Body Dementia is difficult for the patient and the family, but Warren did a great job of taking all the turns with his signature grace.
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To all the Donohue family, much love in this time.
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Dear Brian, Oonagh and all your family, thinking of you at this sad time. Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Brenda, Steve and the girls.
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Michaela & family, we send love and caring thoughts upon learning of Warren’s passing. One of our fondest memories is the many fun St. Paddy’s parties Team P had. How Warren enjoyed singing the Irish songs. He was warm, caring, with a good sense of humor and loved to smile - even his eyes smiled. We thank you for the memories created on BeeBee and beyond. With ❤️Felt sympathy, Joe and Mary Market
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Even though he enrolled at my parish school (St B's) in Baltimore at -- I believe -- the 7th grade level, we never met until the sophomore year at Mt. St. Joe. He was a member of another parish west of ours by 2-3 miles and in those days (50's) lived within its boundaries , a church "rule" at the time. I lived 4 blocks east of our parish.
In response to "How did you first meet Warren?"
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Michaela and Family:
Please accept our sincerest condolences on Warren’s passing onto God’ eternal kingdom. I shall always remember Warren as a confident, humble, gentle human being with a healthy sense of humor and comforting manner!
May the good Lord comfort and bless you in the days ahead and fill you with enjoyable memories of a terrific Dad!!
Shalom!
Carol & Jack Gegner
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There are quite a few that I'll try to communicate at a later date.
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Warren was one of my best friends at a day program we attended. He was the best!
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I was so saddened to hear of Judge Donohue’s passing. As one of his former law clerks, I cherished my time working and learning from him. He was a wonderful mentor, and I know his kindness, wisdom, and guidance helped shape my career. My deepest condolences to Michaela and the rest of his family.
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Through Kathleen and David, I had the fortuitous opportunity to meet Warren and Michaela. They often enjoyed coming to Sonoma, where I live, to share the Donohue-Sze retreat, either alone or in the company of the large, worldwide Donohue family. Over the years, I came to appreciate how kind, caring and interesting Warren was as a man. He reveled in and was so proud of his wonderful family. Warren has left so many thoughtful, impressive and guiding footprints on this earth. Now we come to celebrate you for being a life inspiration to so many!
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1987, British Virgin Islands
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