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Stacey Donovan Obituary
Glenwood - Stacey A. Donovan, of Glenwood NJ, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband by her side along with her family, October 31st, 2019 at the young age of 55.
Born in Brooklyn NY to the late John and Lois (Lightfoot) Young, Stacey grew up in Teaneck NJ, eventually after many adventures her husband and her were drawn to scenic Glenwood NJ ten years ago to put down roots in this charming hometown.
Stacey was an avid reader, gardener, an experience boater with a deep love for ocean sailing, the outdoors and an artistic talent for creating hand crafts and making holiday villages magical. She was a loving and devoted wife for 39 years they were together since the age of 16, first loves to the end. Stacey at times was a force to be reckoned with, yet not one family member can say she didn't at one time or another lend them a hand during a time of need. She carried family memories, history and would have you laughing at the silliest of things. She was an old soul with a sharp mind and quick whit. Always gave thoughtful gifts and knew each and every one of us better than we knew ourselves. Studied life and people. Was highly intelligent and well-read, in a way she was like her mother, and she even had her mother's beautiful eyes. Magical in her own special way we will forever carry a piece of her in our hearts and her our souls. Fly free into the wind hoist the sails, until we meet again we know you're watching over us now.
Predeceased by her parents, and a brother-in-law, Michael Donovan, Stacey is survived by her loving husband, James Donovan; siblings Liza (Young) Gardner and her husband Ty Gardner of Bradenton, FL, Jessica (Young) Knaust of Mt. Laurel, and John Michael Young of Clifton; mother and father-in-law Patricia and Michael Donovan; in-laws Kathy and Keenan Murphy and Susan and Vince Vargas, all of Brick; and nieces and nephews Corey, Katie, Lindsey, Alec, Bryan, Ronnie, Mallory, Katrina, Keri, Bailey, Samantha, Jordan, Vincent, Jessica, and Samantha.
Visitation for Stacey will be held on Monday, November 4th, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Ferguson—Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94 (One Vanderhoof Court for GPS), Vernon, NJ 07462. Online condolences may be offered at www.fergusonfuneralhomesnj.com
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Donna & Tim Coyle
November 11, 2019
Jim,
Our Sincere Deepest Condolences of the loss of your Wife Staci. She was a Wonderful, Caring, Beautiful Woman. She always went out of her way to talk to us. I will Always Treasure Our Last Meeting & Conversation . It was at Jessica & Nelson's Baby Shower. She Sat Next to Me & We (as usual) Had A Great Conversation. We Laughed & Shared Some Juicy
Family Conversations. She Said She Was Tired, But Wanted To Come. There Is So Very Little That We Can Say To You To Ease Your Pain, But Please Know She Touched So Many Lives & We ALL Are So Very Blessed For That.
What A Character She Was!
Cheers To You Staci
Until We Meet All Again❤
Dennis Wiemer
November 8, 2019
Jim, May God bring comfort and peace to you and your family during this time of grief. Kim and I were saddened by the news.
Blessings.
Sailing free on the sea
Jim Donovan
November 7, 2019
Mary ELLEN Lepore
November 3, 2019
May you Rest In Peace. You always put a smile on my face at your office visits. Will miss you. My condolences go out to jimmy and the entire family. Regards. MaryEllen - Dr Raos nurse.
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Liza Gardner
November 3, 2019
If roses grow in Heaven Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Sister's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her
and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I will do it every day.
But there is an ache within
my heart that will never go away.
stacey and her husband Jimmy
Liza McKeever Gardner
November 3, 2019
Stacey and Jimmy in the Everglades
Liza McKeever Gardner
November 3, 2019
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