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Ann Donovan Obituary

Quincy Ann S. (Courtney) Donovan, Nancy of Quincy and Harwichport passed away at Mass. General Hospital on July 23. She was the beloved wife of John J. and loving mother of Ann S. and her husband Dennis Spragg of Milton and Linda Donovan of Quincy. She is survived by her sisters, Mary E. Hixon and Jean McGinnis of Quincy and the late Margaret McCartin and Katherine Tilley. Devoted grandmother of Jacqueline Zamzow. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agatha Church, Milton Saturday morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Retired Business teacher in the Boston School System. Regis College graduate Class of 1954. Late member of the Neighborhood Club of Quincy. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Agatha Renovation Fund, 432 Adams Street, Milton 02186. www.alfreddthomas.com. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2008.

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Mae Nolan

July 24, 2008

Dear Jack, Ann & Linda,
So sorry to have heard of the passing of Nancy. We will never forget all the wonderful times we had with you all on Bowdoin St. Please know we are thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
Love, Mae Nolan & Family

Patricia Cruise

July 24, 2008

To the Donovans -
May your mother, Nancy, rest in peace and you treasure her years. I remember Nancy as a beautiful and happy Regis classmate. We, too, were fortunate to have her in our class.
Pat Bellini Cruise

Tom McGinnis

July 24, 2008

Rest in Peace Nancy ! My Godmother.
I am very sad to see you go.
I'll always keep memories of you dear to my heart .

Love,
Tommy McGinnis

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