Mr. Donahoe is survived by his wife, Joan (Serry) Donahoe; his children, Debbie Littlefield and her husband, Bob, of Hamilton, John P. Donahoe III and his wife, Ann, of Franklin, Kevin P. Donahoe and his wife, Erin, of Milton, and Beth A. Rooney and her husband, Larry, of Milton; his sister, Joan Oberland; and 18 grandchildren.

He was the brother of the late Mary Alice Donahoe, James Donahoe and Joseph Donahoe.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Gerard Majella Church, Canton, on Oct. 24. Burial was in Milton Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Genesis Fund, 1347 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.