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James Donovan Obituary
James T. Donovan, Jr., a man devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren passed away at Amorem Hospice in Hudson, North Carolina on Saturday, January 20, 2024. His passing came just six days' shy of the 44th anniversary to his wife Dawn. He was 80 years old.
James (Jim) was born June 19, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to the late James T. Donovan, Sr. and Mary Coffey. He grew up and was educated in Bay Ridge, New York.
James was in textile management and a long time employee at Joan Fabrics in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Hickory, North Carolina. Later James and his wife moved to New Jersey where he worked as Vice President at Absecon Mills, Cologne, New Jersey until he retired and moved to Hawaii.
James was the beloved husband of Dawn Donovan of Lowell, Massachusetts. He was the loving father to his son, Ross Widtfeldt and wife Shelly of Granite Falls, North Carolina and his stepdaughter, April Drummey and husband John of Marlborough, Massachusetts. He was the grandfather of Kristy, Ryan, Jessica, and Rachel.
The family asks for privacy at this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers donations in Jim's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com.
Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Donovan family.
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Tammy Butler
January 25, 2024
I worked for Jim and Dawn At Joan Fabrics. Jim was a very kind person. He was a good person to work for. To his wife Dawn please know you are in my prayers. May Gods peace and comfort be with you now and in the days ahead.
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