1939 - 2024
Visitation
December 26, 20244-7PM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863
Funeral
December 27, 202410AM
Calvary Baptist Church, 60 Hastings Rd Lowell, MA 01851
Gail Donahue, 85, of Lowell, MA died on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at D’Youville Senior Care Center. She was married to James Donahue, with whom they just celebrated 39 wonderful years together.
Born in Lowell, MA, Gail was the daughter of the late Howard and Ida (Hubley) Russell. She graduated with the Chelmsford High School class of 1956, where she received the National Honors Society Award. She was also the captain of the basketball team. She went on to become the Accounts Receivable Collections Supervisor at Millipore, where she eventually retired.
Gail was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lowell, MA, where she volunteered as the Assistant Treasurer for many years.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her sons Charles and his wife Mary Ellen Zaher of Chelmsford, MA, Kenneth and his wife Jill Zaher of Westford, MA, step-sons Robert Donahue of New Hampshire, Michael Donahue of Wilmington, MA, step-daughter Katherine-Mary Jones and her husband Craig of Norton, MA, eight grandchildren, Jeffrey, Nicholas, Kenneth, and Kaley Zaher, Jillian, Lynette, Alexis and Jaclyn Donahue, she is also survived by her sister Barbara McNiff of Dracut, MA.
Gail was the sister of the late Kenneth and Raymond Russell, Shirley Wright and Marion Barker.
Visitation Thursday December 26th from 4 to 7 pm at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, MA 01863. Her funeral service will be held at 10AM on Friday December 27, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church, 60 Hastings St, Lowell, MA 01851 followed by a burial at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Vault W Harmon
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I will miss Gail singing at calvary Baptist church a dear friend 🧡
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Virginia L. Corcoran
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I will miss her bringing treats for my dog. I will miss the times visiting with her at her home with snacks and wine and reminiscing. She was a wonderful host and one of my biggest supporters when I played the organ at church. I will truly miss you.
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Evelyn Lambert
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I will miss you Gail, thank you for sharing your beautiful smile, spirit and love with my family. My condolences to Jim and the family. Jim knows my family and I are here if he ever needs anything.
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Brian Russell
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Gail was a welcoming and friendly face I could count on every time I saw her.
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Anne clohesy
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Jim, Chuck, so sorry for your loss. Gail was such a sweet lady. So sorry for your loss
Don & Anne
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Dennis MacPhail
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Jim and family.I was so sorry to read about Gail.I was away and did not know until I returned a few days ago.
I often ran into both of you at Market Basket and enjoyed our conversations.
Please take care.
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Cherie Ciszek
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I’m so sorry to hear about Gail. I worked with Gail at Millipore and she was so lovely. We had a lot of laughs on the “night shift.” I feel blessed to have known her. Sending strength to your family.
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