Nancy J. Donovan

Nancy J. (Kelley) Donovan 69, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, Sunday February 8, 2026 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Donovan, Jr., who died in 2019.

Born June 7, 1956, in Boston, a daughter of then late Stanton R. And Sally J. (Johnson) Kelley, she was a former resident of Millis before moving to Franklin over 40 years ago.

She was raised and educated in Millis where she was a graduate of Millis High School Class of 1975.

Nancy was devoted to her family and children. She enjoyed cooking, baking golfing, and spending time at Marco Island, Florida.

She is survived by her daughters; Shannon C. O'Neil and her husband Todd of Blackstone & Kelley A. Donovan and her companion Justin Porzio of Franklin, sisters; Candy Griffin of Millis and Carole Kelley-Day of Mansfield.

Also surviving are her cherished grandchildren, Preston & Laina Porzio.

She was the sister of the late Linda Salisbury, Christine Domenicucci and Sharon Connors.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours Monday February 16th, in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. from 4-7PM.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donation in her memory may be sent to the American Liver Foundation New England 188 Needham Street Newton, MA 02464.

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