Annette-Donovan-Obituary

Annette A. Donovan

Lynn, Massachusetts

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Annette A. Donovan, 96, of Lynn died Sunday in a local nursing home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William F. Donovan, Sr., a well known insurance executive.

Born in Salmon Falls, New Hampshire, daughter of the late Napoleon & Virginia (Plourde) Bois, she was a graduate of McIntosh Business School of Dover. She resided in Lynn for 60 years, previously residing in Dover, NH.

She was a communicant of St. Pius V Church, and was a devoted mother, grandmother, & great grandmother.

She leaves 1 daughter Marcia (Donovan) Lambert of Salem, 2 sons David W. Donovan & his wife Patricia of Shrewsbury, & William F. Donovan, Jr. & his wife Linda of Andover, 8 grandchildren Brian Lambert, Lisa (Lambert) McKenna, Julie Lambert, Maura Donovan, Amy Donovan, Timothy Donovan, Deborah (Donovan) Winter, & Christine Donovan, 8 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was mother of the late Phillip Donovan and sister of the late Edgar, Raymond, & Roland Bois.

Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple St., Lynn Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church at 10:30 AM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.



Donovan, of Lynn, August 17, Mrs. Annette A. (Bois) , Wife of the late William F. Donovan, Sr., Mother of Marcia F. (Donovan) Lambert, David Donovan & his wife Patricia, William F. Donovan, Jr. & his wife Linda, & the late Phillip Donovan, Grandmother of Brian Lambert, Lisa (Lambert) McKenna, Julie Lambert, Maura Donovan, Amy Donovan, Timothy Donovan, Deborah (Donovan) Winter, & Christine Donovan,

Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple St., Lynn Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the St. Pius V Parish Development Fund 202 Maple St., Lynn, MA 01904. Directions & guestbook, www.cuffemcginn.com

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Marcia and Family....Just heard of your Mothers passing....So sorry.
You have our deepest sympathy...Will have a mass said for her by Father Leo.....We just lost our son to Cancer 3 months ago so undestand your pain....Your Mom was such a Lady.....you should be very proud of her....Bea & Jim

Dear Amy and all of the Donovan family,

I will hold you up in my prayers, as you adjust to life without your Nana's physical presence. Love never ends, and it is my prayer that, in time, you will again feel her love in your hearts and minds and know that she is with you, and that this will bring you peace and joy.

So sorry I couldnt make it to the services; I only met Nana Donovan a couple of times but I know she was a beautiful person & will be missed dearly. she (and all who loved her) will be in my prayers.
God Bless~!
Danny

Sorry to hear of Mrs. Donovan's passing. She brings back fond memories of growing up in Lynn Woods. She was so soft spoken, a true lady.

Ann (Richardson) Davis

I hold you all in my heart --

Bill,

Sincerely sorry to hear about the death of your mother. You'll have nothing but the best memories as you think back on her life and what she's meant to your family.

Regards,

Bob

Very Sorry for your loss. She raised a great family.

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I never met Nana Donovan, but heard many wonderful stories about her from Amy -- everything from how kind Nana was to her quirky habit of labeling just about anything. She was remarkable woman who enriched many with her love. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill, Sorry about the loss of your Mom. She must of been proud to have a son like you.
Sincerely,
Steve Fairbanks