East Baton Rouge-Orleans-Jefferson County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Donellan, Hilary Lanier March 28, 2011 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Mary E. Brewer jimmiemary@msn.com April 6, 2011, 11:46 am THE ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, LA 3-31-2011 Hilary Lanier Donellan "Don" "Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6. Hilary Lanier Donellan died peacefully at his home Monday, March 28, 2011, surrounded by the three women of his life: his beloved wife, his loving daughter, and his devoted granddaughter. Born Jan. 15, 1926 in New Orleans, he was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, a graduate of Catholic High School, Class of 1942, a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion Nicholson Post 38. An electrician, he wa a member of the IBEW 995, and for many years, an active member of the IBEW Retirees Club. In 1963, he found a way to combine his lifelong love of baseball with his desire to help children by becoming a coach in the American Legion Baseball Program. For the next 10 years, he coached D League 9- to 11 year old boys, teaching the fundamentals of the game, as well asgood sportsmanship. Hilary chose his teams' colors of orange and black in honor of his beloved CHS. After he "retired" from coaching, he continued to serve the baseballprogram for several years as a member of the executive committee. Dubbed by his neighbors as "Mr. Mayor" in 1995he became the unofficial mayor of the Fairwood Estates GardenDistrict. Hilary was a good neighbor, always willing to assistanyone in need. He, along with his wife, hosted many neighborhood parties, including the FEGD Mardi Gras "Krewe Without a Clue" parade. Hilary was predeceased by his parents, James A. and Ellen Donellan; two brothers, James "Jimmy" and Terry "Jug"; and a sister, Helen D. Gayle. He is survived by a sister, Jeanette Stephens. He leaves behind his best friend and cherished wife of 59 years,Rose. One rarely saw Hilary without his "Rosie" by his side. They had two children, Kathleen "Kathy" Donellan Taylor and spouse, Ray Taylor, of Gilbert, AZ and formely of Baton Rouge, and Vincent "Buzz" Donellan and spouse, Paulette Phelps Donellan, of Central. His pride and joy was his grandsons and their families: David A. Cornette, JR and spouse, Erin Scardina Cornette, of Baton Rouge, Steven M. Donellan an spouse Christina Stephens Donellan, of Auburn, AL and Brandon S. Donellan and spouse Steph Donellan of Brandon, FL and Michael R. Taylor of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Ashton Cornette, Kyle and Layla Grace Donellan, andRiley Donellan. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephew and other family members and a wealth of good friends who will miss him dearly. He was an active member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Friday, April 1, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave., Saturday, April 2,from 12:30 p.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 1:30 p.m. Burial with military honors at Greenoaks Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends at a reception to follow at Greenoaks Life Celebration Reception Center. His family wishes to thank the caring staff of Hospice of Baton Rouge. Though brief, our time together was so tender and meaningful, and thanks for the expert care given by the physicians and nursing staff of Oschner Hospital ER and the staffs of second and fifth floors, Feliciana Home Health Nurses and HHAs, especially Tammy, RN; Shemetria, HHA; and Rusty, PT; and to Home Instead's caregivers, Angela, Jane and Tameeka. You made it possible for us to make Hilary's last days as comfortable as possible. Special thanks to Khiet Ngo, our Eucharistic minister from Our Lady of Mercy, who gave Hilary and our family spiritual support and comfort, especially in his final hours. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations in support of Catholic High School, Our Lady of Mercy Building Fund and Hospice of Baton Rouge. published in THE ADVOCATE on March 31, 2011 Additional Comments: wife maiden name is Dimartini ( not sure spelling correct) parents full names were: James Anthony Donellan and Ellen Laura Lanier Donellan both born in New Orleans, LA and both died in Baton Rouge,LA and are also buried at Greenoaks Mem. Park in Section 9 same as Hilary, brother-in-law Kirby A. Stephens, nephew, TERRENCE "tERRY" Stephens, relative-either cousin or Uncle Joseph Patick Donellan, wife Mamie and their daughter Monica Sue Donellan. Brother james in another section of Cem. Brothers name were James ALFRED Donellan Terrance "TERRY" Brady Donellan, sister, Helen Joyce Donellan Gayle died 2001 buried in Centreville, MS with husband John "Gip" Gipson Gayle, Jeanette Mary Donellan Stephens still living in Baton Rouge, LA as of April 5, 2011 on an online posting a former shipmate of Hilary's from the Navy stated that they served together on the USS President Jackson APA-18. shipmate was Mike Fleischhauer, from Albuquerque, NM on Hilary's obit. listing File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/eastbatonrouge/obits/d/donellan4819gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/lafiles/ File size: 5.6 Kb