DONOVAN, Bryan John (BJ). Passed away peacefully on 21 October 2025 at Mary Doyle, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Loving husband and friend of Judith, loved husband of the late Joan. Adored father and father in law of Christine and Paul Ashton, Paul and Sharon, Jenny and John Watson, Kevin and Megan. Special Gramps to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Treasured brother and brother in law to Judy (late) and Graham, Patsy and John (late) Beth and Jack, Tom and Yolande, Geoff and Jill, Margaret and Eric. A special thanks to the staff at Mary Doyle for all the love and ongoing care given to Bryan. A service to celebrate the life of Bryan, will be held at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Te Mata Road, Havelock North on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 1pm.

Published by Hawke's Bay Today on Oct. 25, 2025.