Newport Center, Vermont
1950 - 2009
Kermit (Kerm) Michael Donovan, 58, of Newport Center died suddenly December 31, 2008 in Newport. He was born December 11, 1950 in Newport Center a son of Michael and Esther (St. Onge) Donovan.He graduated from North Country Union High School in 1969. On March 13, 1970 he married Pamela Carter, his loving wife and best friend for 38 years who survives him. Kerm was a truck driver for the Town of Newport Center for six years, and the Town of Troy for three years. He was also employed at one time by Ethan Allen MFG. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed hunting, four wheeling, and the company of his grandchildren and the family dogs. He is survived by his wife Pamela Donovan of Newport Center, three daughters: Tammy Lalime and her husband Scott of Orleans, Teri Gray and her husband Keith of East Charleston, and Trisha Donovan of Belingham, Washington and by 9 grandchildren: Kallie, James, Abbey, Holly, Jordan, Trey, Jacey, Brezee and Trini. By his parents Michael and Esther Donovan of Newport Center,his brothers : Dennis Donovan of Newport Center, Patrick Donovan and his wife Barbara of Troy, and James Donovan and his wife Sarah of Morgan, his father-in-law Francis Carter of Coventry, brother-in-law Timothy Carter and sister-in-law Barbara Bolio and her husband Ken and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson Jacob Ryan Gray and by his mother-in-law Shirley D. Carter. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 6, 2009 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road,Newport with the Rev. Roger Fletcher officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday January 6, 2009 at the funeral home until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home,locally family owned and operated.
Pam & family.
Im sorry Kerm passed away. He was very kind. I remembered he used to work with my dad, Steve Urie, years ago. My thoughts & prayers are with you. God bless you all. Take care.
Mari-Jo Urie
January 07, 2009 | Newport, VT
My deepest sympathies. Kerm as a good man and will be missed by all....
Duane Lavalette
January 07, 2009 | OAK RIDGE, TN
Dear Pam, girls , Esther, Mike,
I'm so sorry about this big lost, he was a keeper for sure, I baby set him for years, as his brothers, Mike and Esther, you did a wonderful job as parents.
Pam, keep healthy he will be watching over you all.
all my love and prayers, Lucille Wright (Las Cruces, N.M)
Lucille Wright
January 06, 2009 | Las Cruces,, NM
Dear Pammy and Girls,
our deepest condolences to the loss of Kerm. He was a wonderful friend, father and husband. loved by many. you are all in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time and will remain there. Hold onto your memories....
Much love,
Donna & Craig Reese & family
donna reese
January 06, 2009 | Lunenburg, MA
Pam, and Girls,
Just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tonia Fecteau
January 06, 2009 | Milton, VT
Dear Pam: Bruce, Sam and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Kerm. He will be remembered by us as a kind, giving individual who was very thoughtful. Sam is very sad and wanted to make sure you knew he was thinking of you. He will always be grateful and thankful for the time he spent with you and Kerm. Please know we have you and your family in our thoughts. Bruce, Diana and Sam Hamilton
Diana Hamilton
January 06, 2009 | Coventry
Trisha and family,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Cherish the memories you had with your dad and they will help you get through the tough days ahead. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jaime Wales
January 06, 2009 | Lake Havasu City
Dear Pam, Tammy, Teri, and my forever friend Trisha,
Words cannot express the sadness of Kerms passing. As so many others expressed, spending time in the Donovan home was time with my second family. Kerm was a kind, gentle, caring and of course humorous man. Always such a joy to be around. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the good fortune of knowing him and his wonderful family.
The world will be a dimmer place without the warm glow that was the essence of...
Laurie Forbes
January 06, 2009 | Montpelier, VT
Pam, Teri, Tammy, Trisha & Family
Our thoughts are with your whole family at this difficult time. I have such wonderful memories of time spent with you all. Our prayers are with you today and always.
Jamie & Ron Fortin
January 05, 2009 | Wilmington, NC
