Alvah E. Donnell

BELGRADE – “I have gone onto my new journey on Feb. 23, 2025. I was born on Jan. 21, 1956 in Augusta to Alvah E. Donnell Sr. and Dorothy (Betts) Donnell Tisdale. I was raised in Gardiner and graduated class of 1974.

I was a member of the Sharples Drill team from 1967-1970 and served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1978. I was currently a member of the American Legion Post#40 in Winthrop, and 1st Vice for District 9 American Legion, member of the Maine Veteran Cemeteries for the State of Maine and serving as commander for the Kennebec County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

I served on the Pittston Fire Department for 24 years and served on several town boards while living in the town of Pittston.

I am predeceased by both parents, and stepfather, Arthur Tisdale, Sr.; stepsister, Diane Bryant, sister, Joanne and son, Alvah E. Donnell III; and lifelong Army buddy, Roland Price.

I am survived by my wife, Patricia A. Donnell of 45 years; and by four beautiful children, Una Purvis (Dan) of Carmel, Ivy Donnell of Milo, Angela Donnell (Bob) of Belgrade and a son, James Donnell (Kelly) of Farmingdale; nephews William Price (Amy S) of Anson, Charles Price (Amy B) of Emden; siblings, Alice Zawadzki, Ben Tisdale, Alan Tisdale, Wilson Donnell, Sharon John, Hugh, Joel, and Richard. I am also survived by my wonderful and beautiful grandson, Kendall Paquette, who meant the world to me; as well as my grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.”

Al’s graveside service will be held at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Blue Star Avenue, Augusta on Thursday, March 6 at 12 p.m. A celebration of life will follow immediately after at the American Legion Post 40, Winthrop from 1 to 4 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home website, http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the

Kennebec County Veterans Honor Guard

815 Manchester Rd.

Belgrade, ME 04917