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His family also includes, Desiree Mullet, the mother of their son, James Thomas Donovan; his grandparents, Patricia L. Simes and Col. and Mrs. Robert Donovan; his aunts and uncles, Thomas P. Simes (and Marielena), Brian J. Simes (and Barbara), David Simes, William Donovan (and Lisa), Jenny Kuhn (and Toby); and cousins: Peter, Michele, Anastasia, Hunter and Annelise. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Col. Thomas A. Simes.
Nicholas' kind, simple, gentle soul was born into this life on Aug. 24, 1984, in Carlisle. His early years were spent in Charleston, S.C., where he attended the Nativity School on James Island, S.C. In his free time, he enjoyed playing soccer for James Island, surfing at Folly Beach and swimming in his grandparents' pool with friends.
Nicholas moved back to Carlisle, in the summer of 1993 where he attended Carlisle High School. He graduated in 2003. Nicholas was a free-spirited soul who would melt your heart with his smile. His kindness and sweetness could be felt with just his presence. He enjoyed movies, music, being with his friends and playing "WOW" on the Internet. Nicholas was a master gamer. Family was the world to Nicholas and he embraced being a tender loving father to his 2-year-old son, James.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, with a wake service beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, 150 Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in The Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the James Thomas Donovan Fund at Wachovia Bank, 604 E. High St., Carlisle, PA 17013.
On-line condolences may be sent via www.mcalister-smith.com
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for Nicholas Donovan
Josh Boughner
February 9, 2007
Nick,
I was so overwhelmed with emotions to hear the news of your death that it can't easily be put into words....
You were one of the most friendly, honest, kind people I have ever met. You will truely be missed. Your family and a friend and will always remain that way.
It hurts me terribly to know how much Des and James will miss you. I hear about people dying all the time, it seems like it always happens, yet I rarely shed a tear...for you I cried. You meant a lot to a lot of people, I will never forget the times we had together..like waiting in line for the wii, watching the superbowl, being forced to go to family reuinions =P, playing wow etc etc
I love you man,
Rest in peace.....
~Josh
Jessie Hoon
February 8, 2007
Nicholas was a friend of my sisters and i met him once. He was very kind. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends. He will surley be missed.
Larry Lewis
February 8, 2007
I was sad to here about Nicholas.I worked with him at Wiremold in Carlisle.He was a good worker and a good friend.Everyone was sad to here about Nicholas.
Little Nicky you will be missed..
Kitty Bowers
February 8, 2007
You will definitely be missed, you sure meant a lot to me. Always on my mind
Samantha Bennett
February 7, 2007
I cannot believe that Nick is gone, and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. Nick was such a wonderful friend to me in high school and he will be forever missed.
Norma Meredith
February 7, 2007
We will miss you!
Bill Meredith
February 7, 2007
We will miss you!
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