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Allan W. Donovan

1926 - 2018

BORN

1926

DIED

2018

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Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Boscawen

172 King Street

Boscawen, New Hampshire

Allan Donovan Obituary

PITTSFIELD – Allan W. Donovan, of Pittsfield, 91, died peacefully Sunday, April 8, 2018. 

Born Sept. 2, 1926, and raised in Springfield, he served in the U.S. Navy as Motor Machinist Mate, Third Class, at end of World War II, and then worked as self-employed logger until retirement. 

He was predeceased by beloved wife Mildred Donovan, and siblings Phyllis Quinlan and Jack Donovan Jr, and is survived by brother-in-law, Jim Quinlan, niece, Paula Appell, nephews, Randy Donovan (Mary Lee), Jack Donovan (Veronica), Keith Donovan (Kathy) Alan Donovan (Andrea) and Mark Quinlan, and their children. Allan beamed when meeting his 4-week old great-grandnephew Everett this winter. 

There are no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held for family.

Memorial donations may be made to Pittsfield American Legion Peterson Cram Post 75.

The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial or leave a message of condolence please go to csnh.com.

Published by Concord Monitor on Apr. 12, 2018.
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