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Susan Donovan Obituary
LEBANON, Maine - Susan F. Carter (Pierce) Donovan, 62, of Lebanon, Maine. died on February 24, 2015, at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on December 1, 1952, in Sanford, Maine, daughter of the late Reggie and Jeannine (Lizotte) Carter and was predeceased by her first husband Frank E. Pierce.
She worked at the Rochester Manor for 35 years as the office manager retiring 4 years ago due to failing health. Susan enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved Alan Jackson. Everyone that knew Susan, knew that she was an avid fan of the Patriots having been to many games in Gillette Stadium over the years. She would quickly tell you that she was a fan of the Patriots long before they were a winning team! She loved having family dinner on "OUIE Tuesday" (as long as she did not have to cook). She especially enjoyed taking care of her 2 grandsons, Damon & Carter.
Susan is survived by her husband, Jim, her children, Lynn and her husband Ryan Feineman of Lebanon, Maine. Chad Pierce and his wife Becky of Lebanon, Maine. Her stepson Chris and his wife Jessica of Lebanon, Maine. Her sister Rachel Plante and her husband Richard of East Wakefield, N.H. Her brother, Roger Carter and his wife Beverly of Lebanon, Maine. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; including her special little cousin Gregary.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. with a memorial service following at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 28th at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located at 580 Main Street in Springvale. Interment will be in the spring at Forest Grove Cemetery in Lebanon.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Susan's name may be made to Amy's Treat P.O. Box 2234, Dover, N.H., 03821 their website is http://www.amystreat.org.
A special thank you to Cornerstone VNA for their heartfelt hospice care and support.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Donovan
Melvin
February 20, 2021
Miss you Sue. ❤
Peggy Sue LePage
February 21, 2019
4 years later, we still miss your voice, your smile, your advice, your laugh and your presence at the family dinner table.
GO PATRIOTS!!!!
Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue
March 3, 2015
Miss you Ouie
My world has know changed without you in it .
Jackie Dupont
March 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this difficult time.
Bobbi Smith
March 2, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom Lynn. We are thinking of you ~Bobbi
Dolly Blood
March 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim, Lynn & Ryan, Chad & Becky, Chris & Jess and all of Susan's family. You have always been my family and will miss my best friend so much. I will always be here for all of you as Susan was always there for me. Love you all!
Debi
March 1, 2015
Jim,Lynn,Chad and family.
I have so many good memories of Susan from working with her at The Manor. Sue was a very strong women in her fight with cancer.Jim was the guardian angle sent to help her through the difficult time in her life. Her family gave her strength.God Bless you all.
Edie Douglas
February 28, 2015
Jim,Chad,Lynn and family.I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Susan and I had alot of good times together,she will be missed.
Sandy Lessard
February 28, 2015
Jim, Lynn, Chad and families...I am so saddened to learn of Sue's death and also extend deepest condolences from our dental office. Sue will remain in my heart as one of the most courageous and extraordinary people I've had the pleasure to know over these decades. My heart and prayers are with you. May you know the warmth of God's loving palm as you reflect on the blessing of Sue in your lives. She loved you all so much. My love and hugs...
Gretchen Colpritt
February 27, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Susan was a wonderful woman and always kept us in line at work!! I learned how NOT to do so many things from Susan. God has another angel to add to the family. She will be missed.
Margie & Ron Turner
February 27, 2015
Dear Jim & Family, Rachel, Roger, Lynn, Chad & Families,
We are so saddened at the loss of dear Susan. She was such a special person to so many and will always be in our hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Robin Palumbo Thompson
February 26, 2015
To Ouie's family-I am so very sorry for your loss!! My heart is very heavy after learning of her passing. I am praying for your comfort, peace, and strength during this very difficult time.
Merleine Bailey
February 26, 2015
Prayers to Jim, Lynn, Chad & family. Love Aunt Merleine
Muriel Libby
February 26, 2015
Jim, Lynn, Chad and all Sue's family, our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.. So many great times and memories with Sue.. Love Cousin Chee & Jr
Cousins Susan F. Carter & Margie M. Jones - May 19, 1957
Margie Turner
February 26, 2015
This is a picture Susan gave me recently when we had Cousins Coffee Hour(s) in a beautiful "Cousins" frame. I cherished it then and will cherish it forever. Taken in East Rochester, NH, Sunday, May 19, 1957 at my grandparents Abbie & Clarence Colwell's house. My grandmother wrote "My Two Sweetheart's".
I love you Susan!
pat strickland
February 26, 2015
Sorry to see this Lynn. She will be remembered and your value-added to my prayers.
amanda avery
February 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Becky and Chad please let me know if you need anything. Lots of love.
February 26, 2015
Jim and family,
So sorry for your loss.
With deepest condolences,
Mark Speidel
me and marcellino
lori harmina
February 26, 2015
Prayers for the family. She was a light to many and will be missed but forever in our hearts
Melvin Bailey
February 26, 2015
Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. Melvin Craig April and Naomi Bailey
Norm & Sherry Ferland
February 26, 2015
Lynn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that she is free of all pain.. she will always be with you.
Amy Martineau
February 26, 2015
Susan (Ma) You were a strong feisty woman who will be so greatly missed. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy for Lynn, Chad, Jim and Susan's entire family and friends. With our love and thoughts, Jane and Philip Turcotte, Amy Martineau & Jeremy Brown
Jim Farr
February 26, 2015
Dear Jim and family, My sincere condolences on your loss. Our mutual friend, Dot, has spoken highly of you and your wife several times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at the time of loss and grief.
Cornerstone VNA
February 26, 2015
To the family of Susan Donovan;
All of us at Cornerstone VNA/Hospice express our sincere condolences upon the loss of Susan. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends.
February 26, 2015
Sue,
You will be greatly missed for your upbeat attitude and the smile you have always had for all of us. I still talk about the time we went snowmobiling on one Christmas with Ernie and Roger and you and Ernie hit the tree and then him and Roger blamed me and I was not even driving.
Darlene French Small
Pam Pennell
February 26, 2015
Susan was one of the strongest people I knew. I have so many fond memories of her and shared many laughs with her over the years. She loved her family with all her heart. Jim, you were her guardian angel sent to get her through this difficult time. May her strength carry you all through this difficult time
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