Edward P. Donovan

Edward P. Donovan, 76, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, (November 6, 2003) at Haven Healthcare Center in Waterford. He was a resident of Niantic for past 19 years formerly living in East Hartford. He was born July 6, 1927 in Hartford the son of the late John J. and Theresa Quinn Donovan Sr. He married Elisabeth A. Belden who passed away May 23, 1994. Mr. Donovan was a graduate of Hartford High School class of 1945 and served in the US Navy during the closing stages of World War II. Upon the end of the war, he attended Trinity College, graduating in 1950. One of his favorite passions was playing a clown during holiday parties at the Knights of Columbus in East Hartford and Pratt & Whitney in Middletown. He was a former Cub Master of Pack 60 in East Hartford and past president of the PTA of the former Edward B. Stevens School in East Hartford. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and UCONN basketball teams. Prior to retiring in 1991, he worked as a salesman for Levitz Furniture. He is survived by seven children: Sean and his wife, Cynthia Donovan of Suffield, Eileen and her husband, Michael Baldassario, Brian Donovan, Nancy Donovan, Terence Donovan, Brendan and his wife, Paige Donovan all of Niantic. and Elizabeth Donovan of Wethersfield; seven grandchildren: Ashlee, Katie, Ryan, Cullen, Jack and twins Eddie and Eric; two brothers: John J. and his wife, Gladys Donovan Jr. of West Hartford and Robert and his wife, Betty Donovan of East Hartford. Several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral will assemble on Monday at 9:15 at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic to a 10 O'clock Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church Haigh Street Niantic. Entombment will be private in St. Mary Mausoleum. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to East Lyme Ambulance Fund, 8 Grand Street, Niantic, CT. 06357.