Leo V. Donohue

Former State Auditor And Commissioner of Finance And Control

Leo V. Donohue, 86, formerly of Avon, died May 20, at Bethel Health Care Center, Bethel, after a short illness. He was the son of Margaret (Mara) and John Donohue of West Hartford, where he was born and raised.

He is survived by a son, Christopher T. Donohue; a daughter-in-law, Susanne Nobert Donohue; and two granddaughters, all of Sandy Hook. His wife, Barbara Troy Donohue, and four siblings predeceased Mr Donohue.

Mr Donohue retired as Democratic state auditor of public accounts, a position he held for 25 years, in 1992. He was employed in various positions by the State of Connecticut for 47 years, and served as Commissioner of Finance and Control under Governor John Dempsey. He was a member of the State of Connecticut Executive Committee on Human Rights and Opportunities, chairman of the Connecticut Personnel Policy Board, and a member of the Tri-State Transportation Commission.

He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and served as president of the World Series Club of Hartford.

The Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown is assisting the family.

The Newtown Bee        May 27, 2011