Passed away suddenly at home with his wife by his side, Captain James Lawrence (Larry) Donahue on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Predeceased by his father and mother, James and Gertrude Donahue of Miramichi, New Brunswick; brothers Herbert and Timothy and sister Anne Marie. Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his wife Kay; stepsons John (Linda), Paul (Janice); step-daughter Mary Henderson (Al); brothers Jerry (Doris), Robert (Susan), Donald (Anne), Cyril (Mary Jane); sisters Joan Goodfield (Gerry), Mary Conte (Tony) and sister-in-law Christine Donahue. Also survived by grandchildren Sarah, Lauren, Nicole, Brooke and Nick Kattenbusch, many nieces, nephews and their children. Resting at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 2 -4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, December 16, 2106 from 2-4- and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. from St. Jospeh's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in Larry's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 10 Bishop St. Gander, NL. A1V 1V3. Larry came to Newfoundland with the military as Controller of St. John's C. F. Base. On retirement in 1975, he moved to Gander, NL where he worked with the Federal Government at U. I. C. and later at the local airport. He was a member of the Canadian Legion and Knights of Columbus. Volunteered with Air Cadets, Boy Scouts, Canadian Cancer Society and the Kiwanis Music Festival and enjoyed his time with these activities. He was a Charter Member of The Kinsmen Club in Newcastle (Miramichi), NB. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca.