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Leah Donovan Obituary
Leah G. "Lee" Donovan
99, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012. Leah was widowed to Bert F. Donovan who died on February 16, 1964 and was the owner of Hoosier Cadillac. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 1913 to the late Leo Francis and Anne (Lorraine) Tremel. She was a member of St. Augustine Guild, St. Vincent Hospital Guild, Our Discussion Club, Meridian Hills Country Club, Highland Country Club, Woman's 9 Hole Golf Group, and Columbia Club. Leah is survived by her son, Terrance P. (Judy) Donovan and was preceded in death by her other son, James M. Donovan. She is also survived by her daughter in law, Pam Donovan, her grandchildren: Sharon Odle (Stuart), Susan Donovan, Sally Lehane (Dennis), Shawn Donovan, Bert Donovan (Lindsay) and by her great grandchildren: Matthew and Nicholas Odle and Kelly Lehane. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Luke Catholic Church, of which she was a member. You are invited to visit http://www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Leah, sign the guest book, or in lieu of flowers, make a memorial contribution to St. Augustine Home for the Aged and/or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leah Donovan
Chuck Lebo
September 1, 2012
Terry: A blessed life - well lived. Your mother will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Pam Taylor
August 31, 2012
Susan, so sorry to hear of Nana's passing but know your memories will always keep her with you.
Christmas with Nana 2011
Bert Donovan
August 30, 2012
Nana's 98th Birthday with the family
August 30, 2012
Annette Henderson
August 30, 2012
Susan, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Nana. She is resting in peace now. It is my hope that your precious memories of all the wonderful times you shared with her will help you deal with this loss. My condolences to you and all the family.
August 29, 2012
Terry,
Your mother was a lovely lady whom I feel fortunate to have known during the better days of her life. May peace be with you and Judy.
Sincerely,
Russ James
Bill Hasbrook
August 29, 2012
Terry,
For four years ending in 1962, I delivered the daily and Sunday Indianapolis Times to your Mother and Dad's milkbox at the top of the hill at their house at 5565 N. Delaware. Your Mom was always most appreciative and kind to me, giving me a hand-stitched cowboy wallet with a crisp new $5 bill in it for my 1961 Christmas tip. But who would remember a kindness like that over 50 years later? Answer: Someone who was impressed by what a thoughtful, generous lady your mother was. May she rest in peace, along with your Dad and Jimmy.
David Maloney
August 29, 2012
Terry, losing a Mother is very difficult,you have my prayers for you and her...God Rest her Soul
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