Plymouth, Massachusetts
(92) died on June 19, 2008 at the Newfield House in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He was born on February 8, 1916 in Roslindale, MA, the son of the late John Donovan and Sarah (Lamb) Donovan. He was a graduate of Hyde Park High School and later graduated from Boston College with highest honors. He...
Read MoreKatie,
We offer our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your grandfather.
Love,
John & yen Balger
john balger
June 26, 2008 | Southgate, MI
KATIE,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SUCH A SAD LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE & KISSES.
AUNT DEBBIE & UNCLE LEO
DEBBIE ADAMI
June 25, 2008 | DEARBORN, MI
Hi Katie--It's Mike's Aunt Barb & Uncle Morris. We send our prayers and condolences on the passing of your grandfather. From reading about him it sounds like he was a wonderful man. We're so sorry for your loss and send our love to you, Mike & Wyatt.
Barb Byrd
June 25, 2008 | Lincoln Park, MI
Dear Cousins,
We loved Uncle John and I am so sorry we couldn't be there with you for his services. We will always have fond memories of his visit to us in California.
Love, Barbara, Tom, and Family
June 24, 2008
Kathy, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda
Linda Bushey
June 23, 2008 | Raleigh, NC
Dear Hathaway family. I am so sorry you loss someone so great and near to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Giunto Family
Phil Giunto
June 23, 2008 | Greensburg, PA
Sara, Cathy,Rita, Patricia and Maureen - My condolences to you and your family on the loss of a great man. He was proud of all his children and often spoke of you.
I was John's secretary for 19 years at Holy Cross. He was a really special person, a real gentleman in every sense. He had a big heart and cared deeplly for his fellow man.
I will always remember his wonderful stories (and regret that he never got them published as was his plan upon retirement).
I will remember him fondly.
Donna Fant
June 21, 2008 | Sutton, MA
Captain Donovan had a significant role in my ability to become a Newton Police Officer. I remain indebted to him and can only offer that he will ever be remembered.
J Bartinelli, Jr
June 21, 2008 | MA
Hi Cathy, Sally, Rita, Pat and Maureen,
I am truly sorry to hear about your Dad. As you probably all know it is one thing to anticipate one's father's passing and quite another to experience it. I thought of my Dad all day after I heard about John.
Unfortunately, I cannot get up for the wake and funeral, but Mike, Mark and Mom will be there. And I just wanted to share with all of you, something you may not know.
Jeffrey, my 20 year old son, adored your father despite...
Patricia Herlihy
June 20, 2008 | Ellicott City, MD
