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Michael Donovan Obituary

MICHAEL DONOVAN AGE: 88 MURRELLS INLET, SC Michael Donovan, 88, passed away peacefully August 13, 2009 at Myrtle Beach Estates Assisted Living Memory Care Unit, under Regency Hospice Care. Mr. Donovan was born in Cork Ireland and immigrated to America in 1950. He worked for Warner Lambert in Morris Plains New Jersey for 25 years. He retired in 1983 and moved to Myrtle Beach. He was and avid golfer. He was a founder and president of a local British Isles Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Eileen, of Murrells Inlet; his son Neil Donovan and his wife Maureen of Murrells Inlet; son Denis Donovan and his wife Adrienne and their daughters Kelli and Kaila Donovan, of Hillsborough, New Jersey. A private service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, A Memorial may be made to Regency Hospice, 11943 Grand Haven Dr - Suite A, Garden City, SC 29576. Sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge.

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Published by Daily Record on Aug. 16, 2009.

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Lorraine & Frank Yelinko

September 10, 2009

Dear Eileen and Family, Frank and I were shocked to hear of Mikes passing . We only heard last eve at the Homeowners meeting, We are so sorry! God Bless you and your family, May all the Good Times shine through. Mike and Eileen are loved in our little Deerfield neighborhood, and we will always hold found memories in our hearts. Please call on us if we can be of help. Love Lorraine & Frank

Jo Ann Strowbridge-Dover

August 22, 2009

Denis and family. My mom shared the sad news about your dad and I just wanted to tell you that thoughts and prayers go out to you, your mom and family.

August 17, 2009

Eileen and family. I am so sad to read this, Mike was a really nice man, I remember him well working with him at Warner-Chilcott many years ago and seeing you both several years ago. If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to call.
Nancy (Shershonovich)Rabel from Maintenance [email protected]

George & Celia Garrant

August 17, 2009

We are sorry to hear of Mike's passing.
He was a great guy and good guy to play golf with.
We'll miss him when we take our walks at the Inlet Square Mall.
Eileen, you have our deepest sympathy.

August 17, 2009

Mike was joy to know - he was loved by his family and enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him - he will be sorely missed but happliy remembered -

Patty Williams, Knowlton Township, NJ

Bill and Gae Riddleberger

August 16, 2009

Eileeen and Family-- Mike was such a joy to golf with and share his humor with all his fiends in Deertrack. We enjoyed his danceing, gaelic limericks and his singing. He will be missed by all in the neighborhood. Our prayers will be with you and your family.

Tony & Joan Grecco

August 16, 2009

Eileen & family -- Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. Mike was a fixture in our neighborhood -- he will be missed.

norma esposito

August 16, 2009

i am so sorry for your loss, i noticed a relative by the name of maureen, i am wondering if that is maureen donovan that was a nurse at st. clares hospital in denvile, i worked there with her, and we lost touch.

My name was norma esposito, if so i can be rached at [email protected] or 973-366-6032

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