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Irene Martha DONELAN

1925 - 2013

BORN

1925

DIED

2013

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Gonzalez Funeral Home

7209 North Dale Mabry Highway

Tampa, Florida

Irene DONELAN Obituary

DONELAN Irene Martha Donelan, age 88, died Dec. 25, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. Mrs. Donelan was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on Jan. 18, 1925. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. Richard T. Donelan. Mrs. Donelan was a graduate of Scituate High School, MA and St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Brighton, MA. As a member of the U.S. Army Cadet Nurse Corps, she was stationed at Camp Edwards and Framingham General both in the State of Massachusetts. She is survived by her four children, Richard T. Donelan, Jr. of Tallahassee, Stephen M. Donelan of Tallahassee, Dr. Peter A. Donelan of Tampa and Therese Donelan Odell of Tampa, and eleven beautiful grandchildren. The visitation will be held at Gonzalez Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, 4:30-7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at 9:00 AM at St. Timothy Catholic Church 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, FL 33624. A private family burial service will be held at the Mayflower Cemetery in Duxbury, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Timothy Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.gonzalezfuneral.com. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Dec. 28, 2013.

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Barbara (Middleton) Titoni

January 9, 2014

What a wonderful person Mrs "D" was. I know my mother has missed her dear friend terribly since she left Jacksonville. The Middleton family sends their love.

Maryanne Donelan

January 3, 2014

I am so very sorry! We will all miss her lovely smile and wonderful outlook on life. She will always be in my heart.

Staff of Gonzalez Funeral Home

January 2, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.""

John Donelan

January 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. Irene was a great lady, full of spirit and life. May you draw comfort in the thought of her joyful reunion with Richard in Heaven — and may their spirit and example guide and sustain you in the years ahead. Love, John and Jamie Donelan

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

December 30, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Nancy Dando Eschen

December 30, 2013

Your mother will always hold a special place in my heart. She was such a true and generous friend to my parents and our family. I have such wonderful memories of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss her always. Nancy Dando Eschen and family

Janet Reyda

December 29, 2013

Your mother was a delight, always so thoughtful and caring. I am honored to have known her. Our family sends prayers to yours.

December 29, 2013

Aunt Irene leaves a legacy of love, caring and joy. We will miss her so much. Warm thoughts and sympathies to all our cousins.
--Clare Donelan and Kevin Dailey

Kathy and Terry Farrell

December 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers for the family. Irene was such a wonderful woman...we spent time with her in Las Vegas and she came and visited us in Alaska. She was a wonderful friend to my mother and will be missed. RIP Irene

Julie Moore

December 29, 2013

Dick, Chantelle and I are thinking of you and yours Pete. You will all be in our
thoughts and prayers! We love you. The Moore Family

Mary Pat Donelan

December 29, 2013

Aunt Irene was always so lively, fun, enthusiastic and joyful. I have such fond memories of your wonderful Mom. That she left this world on Christmas Day seems so signficant. The angels were out there in force to welcome her home!

Barbara Cepelak

December 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Your mom was a very out going and fun women to talk to. I always enjoyed my conversations with her whenever she came by to check on Lightning. Very kind, and always had something nice to say. So sorry for your loss.
The Cepelaks

Marion Turner

December 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers for the entire family. So sorry for your loss.

Pat Still

December 28, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to all the Donelan family. I lost my mom when I was 15 and Mrs. Donelan always claimed and introduced me as her adopted daughter. I loved her like a mom. I will miss her cheerful phone calls and sweet visits. She will be greatly missed.

Artie and Nancy Hardie

December 28, 2013

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Debra Reiley

December 28, 2013

Mrs.Donelan was a wonderful person so kind and loving to all. May God bless her family in this most difficult time.
Love, Debbie Reiley

Betsy Dando

December 28, 2013

I'm so sorry for you loss. I have many fond memories of your Mom and the entire family. She was a wonderful friend to my parents and often spoke of how much she meant to them. Thinking of all of your during this sad time.

Emilie Bubin Green

December 27, 2013

I was so sorry to learn today about Cousin Irene's passing. She was a wonderful person who faced many adversities in life but remained upbeat nonetheless. She will be missed

Susie Beasley

December 27, 2013

My heart goes out to the entire family...you all are in my thoughts and prayers

December 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. We loved her and will treasure the wonderful times we shared. We will remember the many trips to Vegas and the cruises we took with Irene to Alaska and Italy.

Margaret and Maureen Fink

December 27, 2013

I'll miss you my traveling buddy. We had many wonderful trips and I treasure the memories we made. I love you!

Pat Fink

Alice Webster

December 27, 2013

My sympathies to the Donelan family during this difficult time.

Sarah & Roger Folio

December 27, 2013

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, and just imagining the joyous reunion of Richard, Helen, and all our loved ones welcoming Irene to Heaven.

Terri Davlantes

December 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Donelan. She was a wonderful person who raised some outstanding children.

William Donelan

December 27, 2013

Warmest condolences to the entire family for Irene's passing. Even when you think you are prepared, the empty space that's left is profound. Prayers and thoughts are with you all. Much love from your cousin, Bill Donelan

December 27, 2013

So sorry-she was a wonderful sister-in-law Jerre Donelan

Kerry Allen

December 27, 2013

Condolences as you remember your beloved mother.

Connie Andry

December 27, 2013

I loved Mrs. "D". She was my friend and I consider myself blessed to have had her in my life all these years. We are never really ready to lose someone so dear, but I am sure she is rejoicing in heaven, free from pain and reunited with her dear husband, who she missed so. I will never forget her. My love and prayers to her family for strength and comfort.

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7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614

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9:00 a.m.

St. Timothy Catholic Church

17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, FL

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