Beverly A. Donohue
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Beverly A. Smith Donohue, 63, of Christiana, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Coatesville. She was the wife of Michael J. Donohue for over 18 years. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William and Shirley Benckert Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother Timothy "Chico" Smith.
Beverly was an area resident most of her life. She retired from the Coatesville VA where she worked as a physical therapist assistant, greenhouse manager, and purchasing agent. She was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, florist, and volunteered at the Brandywine River Valley Hospice. Beverly and her husband owned and operated Donohue Hauling LLC.
Besides her husband, Beverly is survived by her sisters-in-law, Catherine Donohue, Anne Tower, and Patricia (Bill Bower) Donohue, brothers-in-law, George (Kathleen) Donohue. and William (Heather) Donohue, 14 nieces and nephews; Molly (Nathan), Ryan (Angie), Elizabeth (Jim), Colleen (Shane), Margie, Rosie (Anthony), George (Sophia), Rebecca, Carolyn, W.Thomas, Eddie, Hanna, Jeffery Reeser (Susan) and R. Daniel Pirches (Emily), and 14 great-nieces and nephews; godson Dylan and goddaughter Grace.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. To protect those at-risk, please wear a face mask and practice social distancing at the service.
Out of respect for Beverly's wishes, the family asks that flowers be omitted and donations be made to any of the following charities (click on the charity of your choice and it will take you to their respective donation page): The Disabled American Veterans, The Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, or the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Condolences
Deepest Sympathy
You made the world a brighter place and will be dearly missed. Deepest sympathy to all of your family. Rest in Peace Bev.
Heartbreaking
We send our condolences to Mike and all of her family and friends. Bev was a very most selfless person. She gave everything if she respected you. Beautiful inside and out. Wish we would have had more memories together. Ride Free sweetheart.
Bevy was a ray of sunshine
Bevy you will be dearly missed. I met you through my little sis Kimmy. You always had an infectious smile when I was around you. You had a heart that was always giving above and beyond. Sleep lovely lady in peace miss you😇🏍 ride that Harley in heaven Connie Charles
Our most sincere condolences
Our most sincere condolences to Michael and the entire family. Bev was the such a happy and wonderful person. Anyone who knew her was blessed, she will be missed.
OUR HEARTS ARE TRULY BROKEN
Dugie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bevy was a wonderful woman and an awesome friend to all who knew her. She will always be in our thoughts and hearts forever. Thank you for all the wonderful times we got to share together and we will never forget them. RIP beautiful Bevy.
Heartbreaking...
But then, Bev always was a heartbreaker!!! I will miss her, but I hope she's saving a spot at the races for me & Sister Sue.
LOVE YOU
Terry Haas
LLMC
You will be missed by all who
You will be missed by all who knew you. We will carry you in our hearts.
Dugie & Family:
Dear Bev, I miss your smiling face & your toots as you went by the house. I will never forget 18 years ago on your wedding day, you in your wedding dress, pulling up in front of the house, on your bike saying, "Do you have any gas, I'm almost out." we only had a little bit, but it was enough to get her to the church down the road, & for someone to take her bike to get gas. Our most sincere thoughts & prayers & sympathy to Dugie & family. Heaven gained another angel that day. Please everyone one get your Covid shot! LOVE & HUGS up there in heaven, till we see your again!
My dear sweet old friend Bevy
My dear sweet old friend Bevy, it's a shame good people like you have to go so soon, it was so fun growing up with you, i'll never forget you, or our times together, always loved you, always will, see ya on the other side Bevy !!❤😢
My Forever Friend
My heart is broken. Truly, the most loving caring person I have ever known. A once in a lifetime friend. Those we love are truly never gone. Bevy will be in our hearts forever with everlasting memories never to be forgotten. Bless you, my dear friend, as you ride the stairway to Heaven.
Deepest Sympathies
My deepest sympathies go out to Michael and all Bev's family and friends. My was heartbroken when I heard this sad news. Rest in peace my beautiful friend.
Deepest Sympathy
Michael and family we are so sorry for your loss. Bev will be truly missed . We always had a good time when we got together laughing and joking .our hearts are broken
Bev you were one of the Best
Bev you were one of the Best of the Best. I will never forget the biggest hug you gave me last time we saw each other. Selfless and beautiful always. If it wasn't for you Randi may still not know how to tie her shoes! ❤ Keep your motor running. We will ride again some day...
Our thoughts and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers sending to Dugie and all the family 🙏💔 Bev truly was a wonderful friend and her smile lit up the room she will also be in my heart and will miss our talks ,laughs and fun we had together, May she rest in peace and ride on yr in God's hands 😥💔
Dear Dugie
My heart go out to you . Bev was such a sweetheart . She will be missed my prayers go out to you. Martha
A blessing to all who knew her
Bev was a volunteer at our hospice agency. She had a loving heart and impacted the lives of many of our patients she had the chance to work with. She was truly one of a kind and I will miss her beautiful and positive spirit. I am still at a loss for words. I will miss her greatly. Please know we are here if you need anything during this time.
Amanda Reynolds, Volunteer Coordinator
I also wanted to add that I
I also wanted to add that I only got to know her since being with our group for 10 months now but she was the type of person you get like you knew her forever. That’s just who she was.
Friends forever…
To all who loved our dear Bevie,
Our heartfelt sympathies. Gone but never forgotten.. forever in our hearts! The memories of your smile.and laughter
will remain with us. And yes we will carry your F.U.N. forward.
RIP dear friend…
and
Dear Beverly,
Dear Beverly,
I will miss you; your naturally funny sense of humor and the way you spoke your mind in a kind way.
Thank you for being my friend.
Love.
ray
Saddened
I am saddened to hear this. Bev, you touched so many people with your kind, loving heart and that gorgeous smile of yours. You are going to be missed by so many. Doogie keep all those loving memories close to your heart. Prayers for strength and comfort for you and Family.
Knowing Beverly was a blessing
Michael,
It took us a while to find the words, and I still don’t think we have the right ones. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bev will be forever in our hearts. She was the family we chose. We called her “Sis” and meant it. When you were friends with Beverly, she took you into her heart and she let you know you were loved. She was the most selfless, kind person and she inspired us to be better through her example. She made everything more F.U.N. She truly was a ray of sunshine. ☀️ In this walk through life, we were blessed to have known such a special soul. Our hearts ache with you. May you find peace in all the wonderful memories. We love you, Do-g, and pray God holds you in his arms. We are so very sorry.
Sincere Sympathy
Dear Doogie: What a sad, sad day when we learned of Bev's passing. Bev was such a beautiful person. Enjoyed the many times we got to spend with her. She will be greatly missed. Our sympathy, love and prayers go out to you today and for the future.
Dear Bev, it only seems like
Dear Bev, it only seems like the good Lord is only taking the best people. You were a special and loving friend. We will always keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers. Keep a lookout for the rest of us so we can all be together again. You will surely be missed, Joanne will miss talking to you as I will also. God Bless dear friend. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻☮️
Condolence
Prayers for the family and friends of such a warm and friendly person. So sorry to hear of Bev's passing. She was by far, was one of the friendliest individuals on the job at C'ville V.A......Always smiling and joyful. I loved the fact that she was a "bike enthusiast"; and I'm sure she rode well. We still have the "Classic 78 Vette" my husband bought from you/your husband many years ago. Everyone admires it......thanks to you! Rest in Heavenly Peace dear lady. Family and friends...Bev was "real"....always the same; and that's what I liked about her!!
Condolences
Dugie,
I am so very sorry for your loss and heart ache.