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James Donovan Obituary

DONOVAN, James D. Of Arlington, May 13, 2011. Beloved husband of Camelia "Cookie" (Parenti). Loving father of Kim Millette and her husband Michael of Woburn and James J. Donovan and his wife Kathryn of Wilmington. Dear grandfather of Jenna and Andrew Millette, and Caroline Donovan. Relatives and Friends invited to visit at DeVito Funeral Homes, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, on Monday 4-8 p.m. and to Funeral Services commencing on Tuesday at 9 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Eulalia Church. Interment: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society. devitofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 14 to May 15, 2011.

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Bob & Rose Lake

May 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tara & Ed Stadolnik

May 15, 2011

We are so truly sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are sending our thoughts and prayers from California. With love- Ed, Tara, Emma & Brady Stadolnik

Donna Green

May 15, 2011

Cookie,
John and I just learned of Jim's death. I can't tell you how sorry we are. Please know that you are in our prayers.
John and Donna
A Street York, Maine

Lisa Lancellotta

May 15, 2011

Kim- we are truly sorry for your loss.

Marsha Magliozzi

May 15, 2011

Cookie,
Jimmy always kept us laughing. We will all miss him. My thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.

May 15, 2011

Kim, Mike, Jenna, and Andrew . . . my heart breaks for you. I know just how tragic this is and am sending you lots of prayers, strangth, and love.

May 15, 2011

Cookie
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Jimmy's recent passing. I had no idea he was sick. I am so sorry for you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy.
Diane Plunkett

Glorianne Lowe

May 14, 2011

Cookie, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was such a kind and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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