Paul W. Donahue, of Falmouth, formerly of Melrose, died at his home on Jan. 29, 2017 at the age of 74. Paul was born & raised in Taunton and a graduate of the Coyle Cassidy High School, Class of 1960. Paul went on to earn both his Bachelor's degree & Master's Degree from Northeastern University. He resided in Melrose for over 30 years and the past 10 years in Falmouth and worked as an Engineer for General Electric in Lynn for 40 years before his retirement in 2005. Paul's grandchildren were the most important part of his life and he didn't miss a game or event that they were a part of. He also loved to share time together with his family on Cape Cod and enjoyed playing golf with his brothers. Paul spent his summers in Falmouth for many years, loved to travel with his wife all over the world and would take his annual trip to see his brother in Hawaii. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley T. (Buczak) Donahue for over 40 years. Devoted father of Steven Donahue & his wife Erika of CO, Jeffrey Donahue & his wife Bonnie and Mark Donahue & his wife Christine, all of Melrose. Cherished grandfather of Kari, Ryan, Jay, Shelley, Quinn & Lucas. Caring brother of Richard Donahue & his wife Kathleen of Falmouth, Brian Donahue & his wife Linda of Hawaii and the late Howard Donahue. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, Feb. 2th from 4-8PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 3rd at 8AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose, at 9AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Flr., New York, NY 10004 or jdrf.org.