JAMES LESLIE DONAHUE
November 22, 1945 - February 21, 2018
It is with great sadness, we announce the
passing of our dear brother, James Leslie
Donahue, aged 72 years, at the Poseidon
Care Home in Winnipeg on February 21,
2018.
Predeceased by mother Alice Donahue,
father James Donahue and brother-in-law
Bert Luit, Jim is survived by sister Maria
Donahue, brother Dan Donahue, nieces,
Jenneke Le Moullec (Yves), Kelsey Luit
(Todd) and nephew Liam Martens.
Jim expressed over the course of his final
days as to what an interesting life he had
lived, and true to form, his words spoke
volumes. A gifted musician, author and
photographer, Jim was creativity
personified. With a deep love for
literature, music, art and philosophy, Jim
shared his gifts freely; he enriched all
of our lives profoundly and inspired a
generation of folk musicians both in
Winnipeg and throughout the world.
We would like to acknowledge the support
of everyone through this difficult time
and extend personal thanks to Jen Funk who
was there when Jim needed it most; Bobby
Starr, and Richard Condie whose lifelong
friendships with Jim meant everything to
him, Dr. O'Keeffe at the St. Boniface
Hospital, longtime friend Margaret Camera
and the staff at the Poseidon home who
took such wonderful care of Jim during his
time in their care.
A celebration of Jim's life will take
place come spring and will be announced
shortly.
"May the longtime sunshine, always
surround you and the pure light within
you, guide your way home."
Thompson "In The Park" Condolences may be
sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
March 10, 2018
A retrospective of Jim's influence on
Winnipeg's folk music scene during the 60s
and 70s can be viewed in PDF FORMAT.
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Donahue on his time as a Winnipeg folk
musician in the 1960s:
"It almost seems like another life...
music was a big part of it, but it's not
how I define myself."
Photo: Gerry
Kopelow
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