DONAHUE, Edward A. Jr.- 89, Of Arlington passed away on December 20, 2008 at the Park Avenue Nursing Center in Arlington.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 18, 1919, he was the beloved son of the late Edward A. and Madeline (Keefe) Donahue.

He was the devoted brother of James K. Donahue of Maryland and the late Thomas Donahue. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, grand nephews & grand nieces from both the Boston and Lutherville, MD areas.

A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday in the STANTON FUNERAL HOME, 786 Mount Auburn Street (Rte.16), Watertown at 9:30 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment at the V. A. National Cemetery, Bourne at 11:30 A.M.

Edward was a late member of the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees’ Association and was employed for many years as a Toll Collector for the MA Turnpike Authority. He was an outstanding minor league pitcher and an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII.