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THOMAS DONOVAN Obituary

DONOVAN, Thomas Joseph Of Peabody, Massachusetts, passed away on June 6, 2025 at the age of 86.  The beloved brother of Helen Wythe of Tewksbury and Patsy Lydon of Marshfield. He was predeceased by his brother Jim Donovan; and three sisters, Mary Abbisso, Anne McIntyre and Sheila McGrath. He also leaves behind his 2 brothers-in-law, Lenny Abbisso and Leo McGrath; and his sister-in-law Margaret (Donovan) Cataldo. The fifth of seven children of Anna and Andy Donovan, originally from Ireland. Tommy was an Army veteran, a quiet, gentle man and lovingly remembered by his 25 nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are private. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., DANVERS. To share a message of sympathy with Tommy's family, please visit wwww.LyonsFuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 7 to Jun. 9, 2025.

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Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

June 8, 2025

Til Valhalla!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

June 8, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

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