Lucille "Lucy" Mavourneen Donohue

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lucille “Lucy” Mavourneen Donohue on October 4, 2026 at the age of 84. Lucy lived a life marked by laughter, love, family devotion, and a little bit of nicotine. 

Born to Margaret and James Mahon on April 20, 1942, Lucy began her life with 12 beloved brothers and sisters. Memories of Lucy’s childhood will live on in countless stories of the blissful chaos that coincides with being one of thirteen children. Her love of her family remained the foundation of her life as she raised her four cherished children.

She was a one of a kind Mommom who would be the first to jump in a creek to catch crayfish, walk you to the triangle for candy, or have a flour fight while baking a fresh batch of cookies. Her home and dinner table were endlessly expandable for friends, neighbors and family who often made their way to her house for crab feasts, holidays, a quick laugh, or a card game and a glass of sweet tea. Lucy loved chocolate, gardening, the beach, bowling, dancing, westerns, James Arness, and cheering on the Baltimore Orioles (with a strong affinity for Boog Powell). 

She was predeceased in death by her husband Leo Donohue. Lucy’s legacy of humor and perseverance will live on through her children Teresa M. Lohr and her husband Bruce, John M. Donohue and his partner Melissa Bentz, Patrick L. Donohue and his partner Tina Jump Haddaway, and Michael S. Donohue and his partner Michele Elliott; grandchildren Anthony Lohr, Erica Lohr-Totis and her husband Chris, Ashley Lohr and her husband Carlos, Shannon Donohue, Patrick Donohue and his wife Jess, and Ciara Donohue. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and will remain a privilege to remember. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Lucy's memory. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.