Obituary: Judith A. Donahue

Judith A. Donahue, at 87

After a five-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Judith Anne Donahue died on March 29, 2024 at Sunrise of Wall, N.J.

Ms. Donahue was born on November 8, 1936 in Weymouth, daughter of Vivian and John Donahue. After attending Weymouth public schools, she attended Cardinal Cushing College in Brookline and took publishing courses at Northeastern University.

Ms. Donahue had an impressive career as the medical editor in Serono Symposia USA from 1978-1995. After retirement, she volunteered at South Shore Hospital. Throughout her life, she was an integral member of the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts Chapter.

Ms. Donahue leaves her adopted family of Leslie Nies of New Providence, N.J., and Dagny Nies of Chattanooga, Tenn. 

Contributions in Ms. Donahue’s memory can be made to Hackensack Meridian Health Hospice, North Office, 1340A Campus Parkway, Neptune, N.J. 07753, or Alzheimer’s of Massachusetts, 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460. To send condolences to the family, visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.