Donahue, Joseph J. of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Somerville, May 8, 2011. Beloved husband of Karen A. "Taffy" (Lake) Donahue. Loving father of Robert J. Donahue of Jamaica Plain, Susan Merrick and her husband Ned of Marshfield, and Kerrie A. Donahue of Jamaica Plain. Loving grandfather of Ned, Connor and Joseph Merrick. Devoted son of Mildred Donahue and the late Joseph Donahue. Loving brother of Michael and Jeri Donahue of Reading. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday May 12, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday in the funeral home from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Interment at Forest Hills Crematory. Past President and Business agent for the Teamsters, local 259. Long time employee of the Boston Globe. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St. Newton, MA 02468. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600