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Barbara Donovan Obituary
She leaves her sister-in-law, Susan M. Donovan of Brookfield; a nephew, John F. Donovan, II and his wife Deryn J. of Worcester; two nieces, Maryan D. Ryan and her husband Christopher J. of Holden, Theary Jyringi and her husband Nathan of Worcester; four great nephews and one great niece, Patrick R., Nolan W. and Owen C. Ryan all of Holden, Haley J. Landry and Jake R. Donovan, both of Worcester.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late John F. and Mary A. (Manfield) Donovan. Barbara was also predeceased by her brother, Robert J. Donovan. She graduated from Marian High School, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester State College, and was a life long resident of Worcester.
Barbara worked for the last eight years in the Northboro/Southboro School System as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Curriculum and to the Director of Technology.
She was a member of St. Christopher's Church. She enjoyed traveling and visiting Cape Cod during the summer. She loved spending time with her nephew, nieces, great niece and great nephews, whom she adored.
CALLING HOURS will be from 4 to 7 p.m., MONDAY, JUNE. 30, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 11 a.m. TUESDAY, JULY 1, in ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH, 950 West Boylston St., followed by burial in St. John's Cemetery. The family suggests donations in memory of Barbara be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, c/o the Development Office, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608. Directions and condolence book available at
www.kellyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Whidden
July 8, 2008
I first met Barbara over fory years ago when she was a student at Marian. For all these years, we have remained friends. Fun-loving, pleasant, and personable are the words that come to mind when I think of her. She loved her family and her friends and spoke of them often. So sorry to have been away during this very sad time. Sincere sympathy to her family and to all who loved her.
Robert White
July 1, 2008
I will always remember Barbara as a genuine kind soul, she was a good friend and I will miss her. God Bless You.
Kim Barton
June 30, 2008
I am so lucky that you were brought to work with us at Trottier for such a short time. We enjoyed your spirit of joining in the fun, at the cookie swaps and our events. I will miss you. Condolences to her family. What a wonderful lady Barbara is.
Lynne Maynard
June 30, 2008
Over this weekend, I have been thinking of all the good memories of Barbara and the laughs that we had together. She was a good friend and a wonderful person to have in my life while she was here at school. Her love for her family helped me to realize how important family and friends are in our lives. Condolences to her family that meant so much to her.
Barbara Sanchioni
June 30, 2008
I have been blessed to have you as my friend. For six years we shared an hour before work, having our breakfast and solving all the problems of the world. My sympathy goes out to Sue, Maryann and John, I know she loved you all so much.
Forever in my heart, I love you.
Dennis Picariello
June 30, 2008
I will always remember the years at Mass General your kindness and your richness of spirit.”O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love, For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life” St. Francis of Assisi
Dick Chevrette
June 30, 2008
You were a special friend and the years at Mass General were truly memorable. We remember the Halloween costume party and wine in the box at your house. As persons of resurrection faith, we see death as a friend, not a foe; and the experience of death is, we are convinced, a transition from life to life, from grace to glory."
My Jesus have mercy on the Soul of
Barbara
Dan Gately and Danielle Fortune
June 29, 2008
Barbara was a great neighbor and friend, we will miss talking about the Redsox and Patriots games...our condolences go out to all who knew her.
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