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Maurice Donovan Obituary

Of Milton, formerly of Dorchester, August 20, 2007, beloved husband of Maureen T. (Drew) Donovan. Loving father of Maurice J., Jr. of Milton, Siobhan and her husband Michael Haughey of Weymouth, Matthew J. and his wife Kate of Dorchester and the late John M. Donovan. Grandfather of Mairead and Patrick Haughey. Brother of Hughie of Ireland, Matthew of Milton, Ellen Kelleher of Dorchester, John and Neil of Ireland and the late Humphrey and Jerry Donovan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mark's Church, Dorchester, on Friday, August 24 at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS on Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 4-8PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sonny's memory to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. For information and directions: www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2007.

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Niall O'Regan

December 5, 2007

Maureen,at this Christmas time,Clare and I will be thinking of you with much fondness and affection and my great memories of the two of you with Cork hurlers in Boston.

Delores Ellison

September 2, 2007

My Prayers are with you and your family

Simon and Christy O'Donovan

September 1, 2007

Condolences to the O'Donovan family, from your cousins back in Ireland. Although we never met enough, we were always so proud of Sonny. He is now with all the other O'Donovan Gaels that have gone before us.

Kate and Phil Leonard

August 29, 2007

To Matt and Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

tony burke

August 27, 2007

maureen and family, so sorry to hear of sonny's passing, i just found out yesterday, regret not knowing of wake or funeral, will pray for you, sincere sorrow, tony and karen burke.

Tim Carroll

August 24, 2007

Matt and Family:
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Lynch

August 24, 2007

Dear Maureen and Family:

After the Good Lord had made Sonny, he threw away the key. Sonny was one of the kindest persons that I have ever met. He had an open door always for all the lads from Ireland. Your home was a "home away from home" for everyone.
He will be sadly missed.

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Mary T. Lynch
Savin Hill, Boston

Patsy Hurley

August 23, 2007

To Maureen and family
I am so sorry to hear that Sonny passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He was a funny guy and I have great memories going way back.

Kara Rennie

August 23, 2007

Matt, Kate and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts in prayers.
Love, Kara and Max

Michael Feeney

August 23, 2007

Hello Maureen, Maurice, Siobhan and Matthew
Sorry to here about Sonny
My Prayers are with you all

Jennifer Owerka

August 23, 2007

Maureen,,Matt,Siobhan&Morris
What can I say except that Sonny was one of the most friendly and caring individuals I have ever met. Sonny always made things brighter for everyone! I remember fondly one day on St marks after the birth of my first child sonnny just smiled then laughed as I slowly tried to make it up the stairs..."oh Jesus he said let me give you a hand you are not looking to good"...he.he.he! He was always there for us! We will never forget all the laughs & happy times! Our love to all of you!

Susan Toto

August 22, 2007

Dear Siobhan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
Love,
Susan, Joseph and Katie Toto

nancy feeney feeney

August 22, 2007

hi maureen ,maurice,siobhan and matthew i was so sorry to hear about sonny passing and i remember
all the good time on st. mark's road sonny was loved by all and i am sure god was waiting at the gate for him with open arms

nancy feeny

Nellie Mannion

August 22, 2007

Dear Maureen and Family.
Sorry to hear about Sonny he will be greatly missed, our prayers are with you all.
God Bless Nellie and Paddy ( Rosmuc)

Packie Kelleher

August 22, 2007

Dear Maureen and Family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of Sonny. I remember him with great fondness and all the good times we had with him in Boston.
He will be missed and thought of often.

Jennifer Carolan

August 22, 2007

Maureen, Maurice, Siobhan, and Matt,
I will never forget our trip to Ireland and England in 97'. He was such an amazing person. I feel blessed that he was a part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You are a family that I cherish. Love, Jenn

Monica & Andy Healy

August 22, 2007

To Maureen and Family
Sorry to hear of Sonny's death I will always remember the good laughs we had. Thinking of you.

Jim Murray

August 22, 2007

Dear Maureen, I was saddened to hear about Sonny's passing.I am one of many he helped .I clearly remember Sonny at Logan airport ,picking me up the first time I set foot in America,.the iron handshake big smile and grabbing the hurleys.He was a true Gael with a Hurlers heart,open and fearless.He will be missed on both sides of the Atlantic.

James O Donovan

August 22, 2007

To Maureen and Family,
So sad to hear of Sonnys Death. We had very happy times with Sonny back in 1981 while playing Hurling with Cork of Boston.Our deepest sympathy.From James(Jamesy) O Donovan and all the Clonakilty Boys.We re thinking of you at this sad time.

The Sampsons

August 22, 2007

Matt, Kate and Family,

Our condolences on the loss of your Dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Al, Jen & Kaitlyn Sampson

Virginia (Ginny) Miscioscia

August 22, 2007

Dear Maureen,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband. He is now in a better place. My condolences to you and your family.

Flaherty Family

August 22, 2007

Please know that the entire Donovan family are in all our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad & Grandfather was a wonderful man and friend of our entire family. God Bless.

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