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Michael Donovan Obituary
He will be greatly missed by his mother and father, Debra and Louis Donovan, both of East Windsor; his brother, Derrick Donovan; his sister, Kelly Donovan; his maternal grandmothers, Joyce Littlefield and Marian Lagel; his two sons, Camron and Jameson Donovan; and his nieces and nephews, Zackary and Alayna Donovan and Jaden and Brooklyn Pouncey.
Michael was born on June 6, 1982, in Hartford, and attended school in East Windsor. He was a licensed fire sprinkler fitter for the Union Local 669. He loved his family deeply and took pride in coaching his sons' basketball, baseball, and football teams. He loved watching his favorite sports teams, the Washington Redskins and the New York Yankees. He enjoyed renting boxing matches and getting takeout food with the kids. Michael had the most amazing smile; it was surely contagious. He also had a heart of gold to match - he was always joking and making others laugh. He loved music and sports, but mostly spending time with his children. We are devastated by this loss but are so grateful for every moment to have spent with him.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home, 37 Gardner St., East Windsor, CT 06088.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Church, Broad Brook. Burial will follow at St Catherine Cemetery. Family and friends are welcomed to join us after at the German Club in Broad Brook to share any memories of Michael and to help celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the GoFundMe account set up for his sons or to a local addiction service of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Donovan
Cherie Beebe
March 7, 2019
Louie and Deb. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May GOD bless and heal your family at this time of sorrow
Gail Berube
March 6, 2019
Deb and Louie so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your family you are in my thoughts and prayers
March 6, 2019
Deb Lou and family,I am so sorry about your beautiful son Micheal.This is so tragic and epidemic..My family struggles with addiction..praying for you all..Beth
Donna Harmon
March 4, 2019
Deb, please accept my condolences at this difficult time. When running into you all those times, I never would have imagined the pain you were carrying. Michael is at peace now and God has made him an angel. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Ciechowski
March 4, 2019
Debbie and Lou,
Words aren't enough to express my sympathy for the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts.
Michael Price
March 3, 2019
I spent 3 weeks with Michael as his roommate at High Watch. He made me feel welcome at a time when I felt alone and vulnerable. We bonded instantly, 2 Mikes, both Redskins fans, both also huge Sean Taylor fans. We spent some time talking in our room. He always was willing to listen when I was having a problem. He shared his jolly ranchers and werthers with me. Every time he saw me he smiled that Mike smile and said whats up Mikey? He made me and the other guys in the dorm laugh so much. He was proud of his sons and his step daughter, even showing off a cheerleading medal that she won. When I tried calling him Saturday to check on him, I received the awful news. Although we only spent a short time together, I considered him a friend. Prayers to his family, know that he will be missed and I will never forget him.
March 2, 2019
I want to send my deepest sympathies to Michael's family. When I think of him, I think of the days when I was his school bus driver and he'd get on with a big smile, he was so adorable with his freckles and great attitude. I'm so sad for all those who love him, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Hill
Rick Fague
March 2, 2019
Lou and Debbie, my deepest condolences, losing a loved one is never easy, especially to addiction. Talk to him even though he's passed, say all the things you'd say if you had the chance, keep him alive in your hearts and minds.
Tanisha
March 2, 2019
Makes me so sad to hear this! You will be missed so much by so many people!!!♥ your smile will shine forever!!!
Jane Beaulieu
March 2, 2019
Prayers of love, comfort. support and healing
are sent your way to all of Mikes family so very sorry for your loss
Jessica's parents , Jane and Buddy
vivian johnson
March 2, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Our prayers are with you. George and Vivian Johnson
Rita Green
March 2, 2019
Debbie,Lou, Derrick and Kelly so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful kid and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Kevin, Rita, Melissa and Bridget.
Andy and Marie Morgan
March 2, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Mike was a great guy and will truly be missed.
BRETT AND JOCELYN WOODARD
March 2, 2019
DEB,LOU AND FAMILY; SO SORRY TO HER OF MICHEAL'S PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENSES TO ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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