Donahue, Robert E. of Jamaica Plain, formerly of South Boston, died September 23, 2011. Devoted son of the late John J. and Catherine (Curtin) Donahue. Beloved brother of the late Florence Donahue Garnett, Cornelius Donahue and John J. Donahue, Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Saturday October 15, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment private. Visiting hours omitted. Former Deputy Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools, Korean War Veteran, Member of the K of C North Quincy #271 and the Castle Island Association and other organizations. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church 97 South St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600