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Grace Donovan Obituary

Of Scituate, November 28, 2007, age 82. Loving wife of Leo W. Donovan. Beloved mother of Paul and his wife Judith of Harvard, Anne and her husband John Basilesco of E. Hampstead, NH, Dr. Leo and his wife Patricia of Scituate, Grace and her husband Brian Barnard of Scituate, Maura and her husband Christopher Sullivan of Hingham, Stephen and his wife Lisa of Scituate, Jane (Donovan) Hoffman of Hingham and Brian and his wife Joy of Nashua, NH. Sister of Claire Kessinger of Scituate, Marie Murphy of Milton and the late Wilfred Gaudreau, Jr. and George Gaudreau. Also survived by twenty-two grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 3rd in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, Scituate at 10 AM followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Scituate. Visiting hours Sunday from 2-6 PM at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, SCITUATE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Grace to the American Diabetes Assoc., 1 Bromfield St., Boston, MA 02108, Pine Street Inn Development Office, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home (781) 545-0196

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 30, 2007.

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Felicia & Michael Tashoff

January 12, 2008

Dearest Leo, Dr. Donovan and family, I learned late of the passing of Grace. She was such a wonderful, caring and beautiful woman. Altho I came to put lunch & supper together for her and Leo for several months, Grace shared some of her receipes on "how to" cook pork chops (with the orange juice & ginger), and every time I made them that way for others, I ALWAYS got a warm feeling in my heart thinking about Grace. I guess God "needed another Angel" in Heaven, and so He took Grace. Her love and compassion will ALWAYS be etched in my heart. God bless her and your family always. Love and Prayers, Felicia & Michael. XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Cheryl Casciola

December 3, 2007

Dear Stephen and family,

My mother (Angela Rauch) told me about the passing of Grace, and I want to extend my condolences to you and your family. Although many years have passed since I have seen the Donovan family, I still remember you all fondly.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Warm regards,

Cheryl (Rauch) Casciola

Craig Beach

December 3, 2007

I offer my sincere condolences and sympathy to the Donovan family at the passing of Mrs. Donovan. I apologize for not being able to attend the wake or the funeral but you will all be in my prayers. I have lots of great memories of being at the Donovan house with Grace, Leo and Maura back in the early 1970s. May you all cherish your memories and trust in God during these difficult times. My love to all of you...

Liz Fredericks

December 1, 2007

Dear Mr. Donovan, Anne and family,

I hope that the love that you all share will help to ease your pain at this sad time.

I will cherish my memories of Mrs. Donovan for the rest of my life.

She is an inspiration to all of us.

My love and sympathy,

Lizzo

Holly Cowie

December 1, 2007

Dear Jane & Family-I'm so sad to hear about Grace. She truly was a remarkable women and I'm glad to have known her. I can still remember the delicious banana bread/cream cheese sandwiches she used to make for Jane and me to eat on our car ride back to NU after a visit in scituate. My thoughts are with you. Holly

Paul Hamacher

December 1, 2007

Grant Grace Eternal Rest O Lord and May Your Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her. Amen.

May all the Donovans, Family and Friends, have trust in God's mercy and continue to find strength in His consolation.
The Paul Hamacher Family

Carolyn MacDonald

November 30, 2007

Aunt Grace- I am going to miss you so much. You were the best Aunt in the entire world. I will miss you and love you forever. Love Carolyn (Scott, John and Sarah)

Jack McElaney

November 30, 2007

Leo and family: We were very saddened to hear about Grace's death. Our deepest sympathies go out to everyone. Grace and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Grace's spirit will survive and flourish in all of you.

Love,
Jack, Nancy, Patrick, Sean, and Liam McElaney

julie johnson

November 30, 2007

May god bless the Donovan family at this sad time-mrs. Donovan was a beautiful and kind woman and what a wonderful legacy she has left behind among her 8 chidren! my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

November 30, 2007

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