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Frances Donovan Obituary

DONOVAN, Frances Elinor Of South Boston, Oct. 13. Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Martha (Grant) Donovan. Sister of Mildred Jackman of MI, Doris LaFarge of Milton and the late William D., John J. and Arthur R. Donovan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory's Church, Dorchester on Saturday moning at 10. Relatives and friends invited. A visiting hour will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER Saturday morning 8:30-9:30. Interment in New Calvary Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 17, 2008.

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Claire Bizier

October 17, 2008

Aunt Elinor,
You were a wonderful daughter, sister and aunt. I will miss you.
You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Loving Niece,
Claire

Arthur McDevitt

October 17, 2008

Claire:

My prayers are with you and your family.

Art

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