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Eileen Donovan Obituary
Barre - Eileen Catherine Donovan a long-time resident of Camp Street passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her loving family at her bedside.
Born April 18, 1956 in Montague, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (McQuade) Giguere. She was a National Honor Society-Athlete graduating from Bellows Falls Union High School in 1974 and from the University of Vermont in 1978 where she played varsity basketball and lacrosse. She was a passionate follower the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. Eileen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Barre.
Eileen worked as an accountant for the Vermont State Colleges at the Chancellor's Office for 24 years and as Controller at Vermont Technical College for 14 years before retiring in 2016.
Eileen is survived by her husband of 29 years Bruce Donovan of Barre; her children Jenna Donovan of Colchester and Jack Donovan of Denver, Colorado; her siblings Art Giguere of Summerville, South Carolina and Carol Guild of Bellows Falls, Vermont; nieces and nephews and three aunts.
She was predeceased by her parents.
In lieu of flowers her family requests contributions be made in memory of Eileen to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre is in charge of the arrangements. For a memorial guestbook, visit www.hooker whitcomb.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ginny Brannan
January 18, 2022
Eileen was a very dear and lifelong friend from the time she moved into our neighborhood and joined us in First Grade. Blessings and love to all of her family and know that I treasure her memory and she is always, always in my heart.
Polly Hunt
January 18, 2021
Eileen has always been In my thoughts . She was a wonderful person to work with and she had a great love of her family. She was nice and very fair to everyone and much respected. She always kept us laughing and every Wednesday she started the work day with her Trivia questions. She will always be missed. Brenda, Jamie and myself love to get together with Bruce for lunch. He loved his wife and keeps us updated with his children's lives. He is very entertaining and we love the fond memories of Eileen.
Bruce, Jenna and Jack and families, you are in my thoughts.
Clark & Polly Hunt
April 7, 2018
Eileen was the best boss and a wonderful friend. I enjoyed her company and our talks. She fought a long and hard battle and was so brave and positive.
Bruce, Jenna & Jack, you are in our thoughts and we are so sorry for your loss. At least you will always have your memories.
Rebecca Stygles
January 29, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Eileen and I worked together, and had cancer in common. She was such a wonderful support to me through my battle, and her quiet strength will be something I will always remember.
Ralph Esposito
January 26, 2018
Bruce and Family
My condolences at your loss. I always enjoyed working with Eileen, She was always helpful.
Ralph Esposito
Cyndy Carrier Brown
January 25, 2018
Bruce, I was so very sorry to read of Eileen's passing. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Elizabeth & Gary LaPerle
January 25, 2018
Bruce and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. It was only last week that we were talking about her. It is not easy to lose a loved one but she is in good hands till you meet again. Take care of yourself and let the memories live in your heart forever! Hugs!
January 25, 2018
Duke, Jenna and Jack,
I'm so so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Jane Joslin
Ted Murphy
January 25, 2018
Bruce,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Eileen. You and your family are in our prayers.
Babs Berg
January 25, 2018
I will always treasure our many chit chats that we had at the picnic table in the back of my dad's office, growing up. And our many bike rides with the group in HS. You were always a sweet girl. RIP my friend. ❤
Pam Grimard
January 24, 2018
Bruce so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers sent to you and your family.
Pam Farnham Grimard
Amy St Denis
January 24, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful colleague and such a nice person. I always enjoyed working with her. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time of loss.
Chris Black
January 24, 2018
My deepest sympathies to Bruce, Jenna & Jack. Eileen was a tower of strength, she always had a smile and her sense of humor, in spite of everything she was facing. May her strength uphold you and her memory comfort you.
M C
January 24, 2018
Im Sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Eileen. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
John Nicholls
January 24, 2018
Bruce,
So sorry to see this news. I did not realize that Eileen was ill again. God Bless you an your family.
charlie marceau
January 24, 2018
Bruce,prayers and condolences go out to you and your family
January 24, 2018
Thank you Eileen for your kindness and wonderful personality,
Joe Witt
Jamie Stone
January 24, 2018
I will miss you so very much. You were the best boss and friend anyone could ask for. You taught me so many things, were patient through all of them, and even fixed my mistakes. Bruce, Jenna, and Jack, I am so sorry for your loss.
Norman Grearson
January 24, 2018
Duke, so sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts. Norman Grearson
January 24, 2018
Friends through childhood, friends through life. Our friendships help make us who we are, and I know I am better for having had Eileen in my life. Sending our love to Bruce, Jenna, Jack, Art, Carol Ann and all of her family. We carry her now and always in our hearts.
Ray & Ginny
Faye Tolar
January 24, 2018
I have been missing Eileen since she left VTC two years ago. I will always remember Eileen for her patience, kindness, and support when we met for the budget report. My condolences to the family.
Pamela Mandell
January 24, 2018
I have the fondest memories of Eileen as she was consistently kind, patient and helpful to me here at VTC. Sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
Denise Taff
January 24, 2018
I will miss Eileen's upbeat personality and always helpful manner at VT Tech. She was my go-to gal for help anytime for any problems. Thoughts and prayers for her family that I also shared with her in every email, she was a lovely lady and a very nice person who will be missed by many.
Shelly
January 24, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the family of Eileen for your loss. May God 'bind up the brokenhearted' and 'comfort those who mourn' during this terribly sad and difficult time. - Isaiah 61:1,2
Rosemary Distel
January 24, 2018
I will miss you Eileen. I loved your patience, calmness and wonderful, but subtle sense of humor.
Suzanne Perrault Stoodley
January 24, 2018
Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile again.
BFUHS Class of 1974 is sharing in your sorrow and wishing you strength in the days ahead.
Rob Salvas
January 24, 2018
Bruce and family, sorry for your loss.
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