Ballwin, Missouri
1942 - 2020
Donovan, Jr. M.D., John Francis
Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Monday, February 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Louise A. Donovan (nee Gruver); son of the late John F. and Dorothy M. Donovan (nee Wilder).
Born in 1942 in Boston, Mass, graduated from Boston College High School, Boston College in Boston, Mass and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Brother of Agnes Donovan Walker of Dover, New Hampshire; dear father of John Francis III (Elizabeth), the late James Patrick Donovan, M.D., Matthew Raymond (Jessamyn), Mary Elizabeth Schwartz (Jason A.) and Brian T. Donovan; grandfather of Mallory, Lexi, Sarah, Michael, James, George, John Henry and Jason Patrick; dear friend, uncle, brother and beloved physician.
Services: Funeral Mass at Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Manchester, Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
We miss Jack very much. He was a great friend and doctor. He left us with special memories. We also remember Louise and the children with great love.
Dr. Robert Cralle and Vicki Cralle
January 29, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Donovan family. Our prayers are with you all.
Mike Shigley
February 12, 2020 | Sammamish, WA
My condolences to the family. Dr. Donovan was a good man and a pleasure to be around. I worked with him for many years at St. Anthony's and he was highly skilled and highly respected. He will be sorely missed.
James Cahalin, M.D.
February 08, 2020 | St. Louis
My deepest sympathy Louis and family. It was a pleasure working with Dr Donovan at St Anthony's. Loved his smile and laugh. He practiced medicine with great passion. In my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Lynn
February 07, 2020 | St Louis, MO
My sincere condolences to the Donovan family. I recall Dr. Dan O'Sullivan telling the OR secretary, at the old St. Anthony's, that he was expecting Dr. Donovan and to let him know when he arrives. Looking back that was when Dr. O'Sullivan and Dr. Donovan became partners. I worked in the OR many years with Dr. Donovan. He was a well respected surgeon with a unique sense of humor. He was always talking about his family. As you know he loved all of you very much.
Donna Nagle
February 07, 2020 | Affton, MO
Our deepest condolences to Aunt Louise and family. Uncle Jack has a great sense of humor and wit, and he'll be remembered fondly. He was a loyal, dedicated brother to my mother and I'm grateful for his support for her. I enjoyed our few visits to St. Louis and the Midwest and appreciated family time.
Carolyn Prien
February 06, 2020 | Greenland, NH
Louise and family. My deepest sorrow and condolences at the passing of Jack. He was was great friend and some ways a mentor. He practiced medicine with skill and kindness and encouraged me to be the best I could be. I will miss his humor and his incredible smile. God Bless! Paul Young
February 06, 2020
Our deepest condolences both Susan and I have great memories working with Dr. Donovan at St. Anthony's. He taught us both a lot about healthcare as well as how to have fun. Have seen him recently and it was great to see him again with his wit. He will be missed.
Mark and Susan Schraut
February 06, 2020 | St. Louis, MO
Sending condolences with prayers to the family. Remembering many occasions working with Dr. Donovan
at St. Anthony's. He was very respected by all.
Priscilla Novotny
February 06, 2020 | MO