"Harry and the Doncaster family, just read about your loss today, Condolences to all, sorry for your loss. Sean, David and Mike FitzGerald."
In loving memory of
Mr. William J. Doncaster
June 5, 1926 - April 25, 2012
William J. Doncaster, Sr., 85, of Canonicus Avenue, Newport, RI, died on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Forest Farm Health Care Center in Middletown.He was the husband of Cathleen (Westley) Doncaster.Born in Newport, RI on June 5, 1926, he was the son of the late John A. and Gladys E. (Poore) Doncaster.Mr. Doncaster was owner and operator of the former Doncaster Bros. in Newport for 40 years before retiring. He was a US Army Air Corp veteran of World War II where he served as an Airplane Crew Chief and Mechanic. He was a longtime member of Emmanuel Church in Newport.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Harry Doncaster of Newport, RI, Cathleen Fournier of Westport, MA and Jane Dowler of Newport, RI; six grandchildren, Eric Fournier of Kansas, Gerard Fournier of Tiverton, RI, Robert Dowler of Newport, RI, Catherine Dowler of Newport, RI, Will Doncaster of Newport, RI and Sadie Doncaster of Newport, RI. He was the father of the late William J. Doncaster, Jr.His funeral service will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 12 noon in Hambly Funeral Home "Brick House", 30 Red Cross Avenue, Newport, RI. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Union Cemetery in Portsmouth, RI.Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 11 am - 12 noon prior to the funeral service.In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the RI Special Olympics, 370 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917 or to the Disabled American Veterans, Attention: Gift Processing, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Cemetery Details Union Cemetery 309 Spring Street Newport, RI, 02840
Tributes
"Dear Harry and Family, We are sorry for you loss. John and Kerrie Escobar"
"PATRICK F. MURPHY lit a candle in memory of Mr. William J. Doncaster"
"CONDOLENCES CATHLEEN AND ALL THE DONCASTERS FROM THE MURPHYS OF FIFTH WARD SQUARE-ALL TEN OF US. I HADN'D HEARD OF BILL'S ILLNESS. MAY GOD HOLD YOU ALL IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
"To the Doncaster Family: I am sorry to learn of the passing Bill Doncaster. I became friends with him when he and Bobby opened the garage on Thames Street. I remember them helping me put air in my bike tires when I was a very young boy. They helped me with my cars when I was a student at college. It was always a pleasant experience to bring them coffee on my way home from school. They taught me about fixing cars. More importantly, they taught me about life. Only last weekend, I was in San Francisco talking to a friend about what Bill and Bob had taught me. I will never forget them.Peter Martin"
"Hi Cathy You might not remember me but I worked with you at the Navy Exchange in Newport. I am now in Florida for 19 years.I check the Newport paper every week, and remember your name.Sorry for your lost.Thelma Sprague (Brady) kelama01@comcast.net"