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Amy Westhaver
November 4, 2008
To PJ and Family,
Words cannot express. You have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies and prayers. You and your family are part of my history and fond memories. I truly respected, liked, and admired Mr. Donovan. The loss of a father in kind, so sorrowful.
Teddi Butler
November 4, 2008
Dianne and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He truly was my favorite cousin. I'm so glad that I got to see him over the past few years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 4, 2008
To Michael, Susan, Maggie and Thomas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
The Duffley Family
David,Shannon,David jr and Kayla
Ed O'Leary
November 4, 2008
Though I am Jay's cousin, I did not know him well. I was so pleased that he came to the Leary family gathering I pulled together at my sister's home a few years ago, and it was also nice to have been able to visit with him on March 17 in 2006. I offer the entire family my sincerest sympathy.
Kevin F. Leary
November 4, 2008
Dear Dianne & Family
Jay was my favorite Cousin. When my father died he was there for me. I wish we stayed intouch better. I was so happy to see him at the family reunion. My thouths and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss him.
Kevin Leary
PAUL KENNEY
November 3, 2008
Dear Dianne & Family,
Will miss Dunnie at the Sunday brunch,his friendly greeting,his smiling face,happy conversation about Family,friends & old times. Hope there's a Basketball team in Heaven,a great player is coming to the starting line up.
Regretful , Paul Kennney / Old Harbor Village
Terri Pike
November 3, 2008
Kate,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thought and prayers.
Terri Pike
Gina Smyth
November 3, 2008
Mrs. Donovan, Jay's was a long road, but it has brought him home to heaven. You and your fmaily are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Quinn
November 3, 2008
Kate I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love, Carolyn
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