Springfield Republican, Thurs., Mar. 6, 1941
J.W. DONOHUE DIES; CHURCH ARCHITECT
25 Years' Work for Catholic Diocese Included Many Churches, Schools, Convents and Hospitals
John William Donohue, 72, one of Springfield's leading architects, died at Mercy Hospital Tuesday. He had been in failing health for some time, and had not been active as an architect for about 10 years.
During his 25 years as official architect for the Roman Catholic diocese of Springfield, Mr. Donohue designed more than a score of churches, schools, convents and hospitals, including the hospital where he died.
Lady of Elms Collage
His work in this section imcluded the designs for Our Lady of the Elms college in Chicopee, the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence at Brightside, Holy Family and Our Lady of Hope Churches in this city, Cathedral and Sacred Heart high schools, the new Mercy Hospital additions, the Indian Orchard Branch Library, and the home of the Springfield Lodge of Elks.
Born in Springfield, May 30, 1868, the son of Florence J. and Mary (Welch) Donohue [sic*], he attended the local public schools and was graduated from the local high school in 1887. He then entered the civil engineering office of the Boston & Albany Railroad and later was put in charge of masonry construction for the road.
Became Architect
His father had been a master mason with the B. & A. Mr. Donohue became associated with Architect F.R. Richmond for seven years and then entered business for himself.
He drew the plans for Holy Cross church in Holyoke, St. Brigid's church in Amherst, St. Bernard's church in Worcester, St. Mark's in Pittsfield, St. Thomas's in West Springfield, St. Vincent's hospital in Worcester, Farren Memorial hospital in Montague, St. Joseph's high school in North Adams, St. Mary's High in Milford, St. John's High in Worcester, St. Michael's in Northampton, and many other schools, churches, convents, and rectories in the diocese. He also designed the LaSalle school of Providence.
Mr. Donohue was a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Boston Society of Architects, and the Architectural League of New York. He was also a member of the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Club of New York, and the Sacred Heart Church of this city. His home was as 32 Plainfield street. He leaves several cousins.
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* Note: Mother's 1904 death certificate and her gravestone give her maiden name as "Mary Walsh" not "Welch."
J.W. DONOHUE DIES; CHURCH ARCHITECT
25 Years' Work for Catholic Diocese Included Many Churches, Schools, Convents and Hospitals
John William Donohue, 72, one of Springfield's leading architects, died at Mercy Hospital Tuesday. He had been in failing health for some time, and had not been active as an architect for about 10 years.
During his 25 years as official architect for the Roman Catholic diocese of Springfield, Mr. Donohue designed more than a score of churches, schools, convents and hospitals, including the hospital where he died.
Lady of Elms Collage
His work in this section imcluded the designs for Our Lady of the Elms college in Chicopee, the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence at Brightside, Holy Family and Our Lady of Hope Churches in this city, Cathedral and Sacred Heart high schools, the new Mercy Hospital additions, the Indian Orchard Branch Library, and the home of the Springfield Lodge of Elks.
Born in Springfield, May 30, 1868, the son of Florence J. and Mary (Welch) Donohue [sic*], he attended the local public schools and was graduated from the local high school in 1887. He then entered the civil engineering office of the Boston & Albany Railroad and later was put in charge of masonry construction for the road.
Became Architect
His father had been a master mason with the B. & A. Mr. Donohue became associated with Architect F.R. Richmond for seven years and then entered business for himself.
He drew the plans for Holy Cross church in Holyoke, St. Brigid's church in Amherst, St. Bernard's church in Worcester, St. Mark's in Pittsfield, St. Thomas's in West Springfield, St. Vincent's hospital in Worcester, Farren Memorial hospital in Montague, St. Joseph's high school in North Adams, St. Mary's High in Milford, St. John's High in Worcester, St. Michael's in Northampton, and many other schools, churches, convents, and rectories in the diocese. He also designed the LaSalle school of Providence.
Mr. Donohue was a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Boston Society of Architects, and the Architectural League of New York. He was also a member of the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Club of New York, and the Sacred Heart Church of this city. His home was as 32 Plainfield street. He leaves several cousins.
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* Note: Mother's 1904 death certificate and her gravestone give her maiden name as "Mary Walsh" not "Welch."
Springfield Republican, Thurs., Mar. 6, 1941
J.W. DONOHUE DIES; CHURCH ARCHITECT
25 Years' Work for Catholic Diocese Included Many Churches, Schools, Convents and Hospitals
John William Donohue, 72, one of Springfield's leading architects, died at Mercy Hospital Tuesday. He had been in failing health for some time, and had not been active as an architect for about 10 years.
During his 25 years as official architect for the Roman Catholic diocese of Springfield, Mr. Donohue designed more than a score of churches, schools, convents and hospitals, including the hospital where he died.
Lady of Elms Collage
His work in this section imcluded the designs for Our Lady of the Elms college in Chicopee, the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence at Brightside, Holy Family and Our Lady of Hope Churches in this city, Cathedral and Sacred Heart high schools, the new Mercy Hospital additions, the Indian Orchard Branch Library, and the home of the Springfield Lodge of Elks.
Born in Springfield, May 30, 1868, the son of Florence J. and Mary (Welch) Donohue [sic*], he attended the local public schools and was graduated from the local high school in 1887. He then entered the civil engineering office of the Boston & Albany Railroad and later was put in charge of masonry construction for the road.
Became Architect
His father had been a master mason with the B. & A. Mr. Donohue became associated with Architect F.R. Richmond for seven years and then entered business for himself.
He drew the plans for Holy Cross church in Holyoke, St. Brigid's church in Amherst, St. Bernard's church in Worcester, St. Mark's in Pittsfield, St. Thomas's in West Springfield, St. Vincent's hospital in Worcester, Farren Memorial hospital in Montague, St. Joseph's high school in North Adams, St. Mary's High in Milford, St. John's High in Worcester, St. Michael's in Northampton, and many other schools, churches, convents, and rectories in the diocese. He also designed the LaSalle school of Providence.
Mr. Donohue was a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Boston Society of Architects, and the Architectural League of New York. He was also a member of the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Club of New York, and the Sacred Heart Church of this city. His home was as 32 Plainfield street. He leaves several cousins.
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* Note: Mother's 1904 death certificate and her gravestone give her maiden name as "Mary Walsh" not "Welch."
J.W. DONOHUE DIES; CHURCH ARCHITECT
25 Years' Work for Catholic Diocese Included Many Churches, Schools, Convents and Hospitals
John William Donohue, 72, one of Springfield's leading architects, died at Mercy Hospital Tuesday. He had been in failing health for some time, and had not been active as an architect for about 10 years.
During his 25 years as official architect for the Roman Catholic diocese of Springfield, Mr. Donohue designed more than a score of churches, schools, convents and hospitals, including the hospital where he died.
Lady of Elms Collage
His work in this section imcluded the designs for Our Lady of the Elms college in Chicopee, the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence at Brightside, Holy Family and Our Lady of Hope Churches in this city, Cathedral and Sacred Heart high schools, the new Mercy Hospital additions, the Indian Orchard Branch Library, and the home of the Springfield Lodge of Elks.
Born in Springfield, May 30, 1868, the son of Florence J. and Mary (Welch) Donohue [sic*], he attended the local public schools and was graduated from the local high school in 1887. He then entered the civil engineering office of the Boston & Albany Railroad and later was put in charge of masonry construction for the road.
Became Architect
His father had been a master mason with the B. & A. Mr. Donohue became associated with Architect F.R. Richmond for seven years and then entered business for himself.
He drew the plans for Holy Cross church in Holyoke, St. Brigid's church in Amherst, St. Bernard's church in Worcester, St. Mark's in Pittsfield, St. Thomas's in West Springfield, St. Vincent's hospital in Worcester, Farren Memorial hospital in Montague, St. Joseph's high school in North Adams, St. Mary's High in Milford, St. John's High in Worcester, St. Michael's in Northampton, and many other schools, churches, convents, and rectories in the diocese. He also designed the LaSalle school of Providence.
Mr. Donohue was a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Boston Society of Architects, and the Architectural League of New York. He was also a member of the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Club of New York, and the Sacred Heart Church of this city. His home was as 32 Plainfield street. He leaves several cousins.
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* Note: Mother's 1904 death certificate and her gravestone give her maiden name as "Mary Walsh" not "Welch."
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