Michael E. Donelan Obituary
We bid farewell to Michael E. Donelan of Orange, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 22, 2025 at the age of 72. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael E. Donelan to pay them a last tribute.
Though Michael may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Michael touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James F. Donelan and Madeline Donelan (Hamilton); and his siblings, Timothy Donelan and Rosemary Saylor (Donelan). He is survived by: his siblings, Brian (Barbara) of East Sandwich, Ann Marie Holmgren of Punta Gorda, FL, Maureen Kolodziej (Jim) of Orange, Theresa Bergquist (Jack) of Orange, Christopher (Maureen) of Greenfield and Kevin (Lisa) of Athol. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Saint Mary's Catholic Church (19 Congress St, Orange, MA 01364).
Donations in Michael's memory may be made to: St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Council 16798, 19 Congress St., Orange, MA 01364, or to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift.
