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John Donovan Jr.

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

1927 - 2018

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John H. Donovan, Jr., M.D.SHREWSBURY - Any one of Norman Rockwell's portraits of 'The Doctor' might accurately capture in picture the type of medicine and doctor that was John Donovan. His name is synonymous with pediatric medicine in the Town of Shrewsbury as well as the City of Worcester. Dr....

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I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man. I remember when I was nine years old, and was so sick that I almost needed to go to the hospital for treatment. He recommended my mother give me Coke to drink and lo and behold, that was the cure! God bless!

We were lucky enough to have Dr. Donovan for our children who has health issues since birth. He was a remarkable, caring Dr. who went the extra mile for his patients. We thanked him then and now for all he did for our family. If it wasn't for him, my children wouldn't be here today.
They thank him also.
May he rest in piece. He has been in our prayers and will continue to be for a very long time.
My children are adults with children thanks to him.
With Sympathy,

The...

Dr Donovan helped our family through many times of illness and worry . He was the best doctor for our children and helped them in so many ways. We our grateful for his help and counsel in so many instances. He was a great man. The Robert and Nancy Mars family.

Sorry to hear of doctor Donovan's passing he was my two boys Dr forever the nicest Dr you could have thoughts and prayers are with the family

I am saddened to hear about Dr. Donovan passing. He was a very good pediatrician and a remarkable human being. My family loved having him as our pediatrician for many, many years. My parents will always think highly of Dr. Donovan and be grateful of how well he cared for our family. God Bless.

My two boys were so blessed to have had such a wonderful pediatrician. He would always give them his extra change in his pocket when they brought their "doctor's kit" to his office and he'd take the extra time to let them "examine" him. Raising them alone, there were times I just couldn't handle things and was ready to give up, but his wise advice and guidance helped me so much and I'll never forget that. He would call me at times to ask if things were ok and if my kids were sick, I'd get the...

Dr. Donovan was a wonderful pediatrician and a one of a kind doctor. Going to see him was never scary and he had such a great way with kids. Clearly his profession was a calling. I remember going to see him for my last visit at 18 and knowing I couldn't continue to go to a pediatrician as my doctor as an adult - but I didn't want to go! To all of the Donovan Family, my condolences on your deep loss and may all of the memories told in all of the stories you are hearing provide you comfort...

Dr. Donovan was the best support I ever had as a parent. Through some complex medical needs as well as the routine, he was always so knowledgeable, caring, professional and positive. He and Mrs. Donovan were a blessing to our family.
I wish you comfort as you mourn the loss of this good man.
He has a special place in heaven.