Rachael (Lafferty) Donahue – age 40, beloved wife of Joseph W. Donahue passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 23 at the UMass Memorial Hospital in Leominster after a short illness.
She was born in Winchester, October 12, 1985 the daughter of Darlene (Deshler) Lafferty of Townsend and the late William Lafferty. She grew up in Chelmsford and moved to Townsend in 2000 where she resided until her passing.
Rachael once worked at the former Stouffers Bedford Glen Hotel and later worked as a Teacher for Shriver Job Corps. Most recently, Rachael was a full time stay at home mother who cared for her family, pets, and home with unwavering dedication.
Rachael had a strong love for Disney World, gardening, and listening to music. She found joy in hosting family gatherings and cooking, often exploring new unique foods to share with her loved ones. She was generous and caring, and was passionate about helping others. Rachael was often the person family and friends went to when in need and she always offered a helping hand with no questions asked.
In addition to her husband and mother, Rachael is survived by her children, Thomas Bavis, Matthew Donahue, Cheryl Donahue, William Donahue, and Bayleigh Donahue, all of Townsend. She is also survived by her two closest cousins, Victoria Theall of Townsend and Melinda Brady of Dover, along with many other loving cousins and extended family members.
A graveside service will be held on Friday May 1st, at the Fox Hill Cemetery, 130 Andover Rd. Billerica at 1:00pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Groton Inn at 4:30pm to 8:30pm. All who knew and loved her are welcome to attend.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rachael’s name to her family’s GoFundMe page. All contributions will go towards her memorial services. Any additional funds will be put in savings for her youngest children, William and Bayleigh Donahue.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-rachaels-final-wishes
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Graveside
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130 Andover Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
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May
128 Main Street
Groton , MA 01450
