Jack Donahue

John “Jack” Donahue died peacefully October 16th, 2021 at the age of 92. Born in Cambridge, MA in 1929 he graduated from Cambridge, Rindge and Latin School and Dartmouth College, and served in the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. Jack married his loving wife, Antoinette (Segura) of 62 years in 1952 and lived most of their lives in Eastham. They summered in Provincetown where he owned and operated the Everbreeze Restaurant.

Jack’s first coaching opportunity was with the Dartmouth College freshmen hockey team. He started teaching at Barnstable High School, and then moved to Nauset Regional in 1959. This started his 40+ year career in teaching, coaching and athletic administration.

Coach D was a well-known figure throughout the Cape during his illustrious career. He impacted the lives of countless student-athletes and had the highest respect from his opponents and colleagues. As a coach of soccer, hockey and baseball he accrued over 1,000 wins. Jack was the first to recognize his teams, not himself, for his success. He loved being involved with his players, watching them develop as athletes on the field and maturing as adults off the field. He took great pride in staying connected with all of them long after they had graduated.

Jack was predeceased by his wife, Antoinette and his beloved grandson, Michael. He leaves behind his three sons Jon (JoAnn) of Rochester, MA, David (Lisa) of Graham, NC and Michael (Jayna) of Portsmouth, RI. He was a loving grandfather (Papa) to Janna, Jack and Megan and cherished by his three great-grandchildren Lucille, Vivian and Catherine.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Nauset Booster Club, Box 2174, Orleans, MA 02653.

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