Sandown, NH: Marsha L. (Donahue) Donahue, 58, died peacefully Friday evening, February 7, 2014 at her home, following a long illness.

Born in Lawrence, MA, daughter of the late Philip and Verna (Haigh) Donahue, she was raised and educated in Salem, NH and graduated from Salem High School. Marsha was employed for many years locally as a bartender, first at the Village Square Restaurant, Hampstead and later Squire Roper's Tavern, East Hampstead and finally Mr. Mike's Restaurant in Haverhill.

A devoted wife and mother, Marsha enjoyed her family times and vacations at Newfound Lake, also,couponing, and attending movies at local theatres.

She is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, John W. Donahue, three daughters, Kimberly A. Donahue of Sandown, Kristina M. Donahue and her boyfriend Matt Rapaglia of Methuen and Kaitlyn R. Donahue of Sandown, a brother Steven Donahue of Franklin,NH, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Greg Owen of Minneapolis, MN, and Judy and Bob Hillard of Salem, NH, a sister-in-law, Cathy Donahue of Winchester, NH two grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother David Donahue.

Relatives and friends may call on Thursday February 13, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Route 121A, Plaistow. Her funeral service will follow at 7:15 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to www.ride4heidi.com. To send a message of condolence to the family please visit www.brooksidechapelfh.com.