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Rita Donovan Obituary
Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Esdras and Anna (Lussier) Boisclair. She was a resident of Coventry for most of her life.
Mrs. Donovan was a bookkeeper at the former Hope Valley Dye for 17 years before retiring in 1995. She was a communicant of SS. John & Paul Church and enjoyed gardening.
She leaves a daughter, Lynn A. Buckley of West Greenwich; five sons, John W. 'Jack', Patrick M., Daniel T. and David J. Donovan, all of Coventry and Kevin J. Donovan of Foster; fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Michael L. Donovan and the sister of the late Emil, Leonard, Normand and Roland Boisclair.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main St., Coventry. Burial will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimers Assn., RI Chapter, 245 Waterman St., Ste. 306, Providence, RI 02906 in her memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Donovan
Holly Appolonia
August 9, 2008
Dear Lynn & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her as much as you. I will miss the tea and talks. She always made me laugh. She certainly was fun to spend time with.
Linda Lee (Watson)Trahan
August 8, 2008
Jack,
I did not hear of your mother's death until yesterday and was not able to pay my respects to you and your family. Your mother was a "Saint" and she was like a mother to me when I was little. She always had time to listen to me even with all her family responsibilities. I know that she will be sorely missed. But I also believe that she is now residing in her true home with the Lord. May the Lord bless your family through the faith and love of your mother.
Mike Pappagallo Jr.
August 6, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Paul & Pat Urrico
August 6, 2008
Dawn, Chrissy @ familly,
Please accept our sincere condolences in the death of your grandmother. Please know that God has taken her from her pain and she is with HIM BECAUSE OF HER FAITH.
May He also help you thru this trying time.
susan nesbitt
August 5, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gail and Rich Shunski
August 4, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Unfortunately we did not hear of it until after the wake and we apologize for not attending. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time.Your mom was a wonderful person.
John & Cindy Fraser
August 3, 2008
Shannon and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Lavallee
August 2, 2008
Lynn and family,
Unfortunately my health is not too good and have extreme difficulty getting out, so I'm unable to attend mom's wake and funeral. However, she was my best friend at Hope Valley and a wonderful person. I pray for her every day and will continue to do so. My deepest condolences. Sincerely, Sandi Lavallee
Keith Galloway
August 2, 2008
Lynn and Bill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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