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Dorothy L. Donovan

1918 - 2016

Dorothy L. Donovan obituary, 1918-2016, Quincy, MA

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1918

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2016

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Dorothy Donovan Obituary

Dorothy L. Donovan, 98, of Quincy, passed away Sept. 1. Dorothy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. She enjoyed Nantasket Beach all her life. Devoted mother of John Donovan and his wife Mary of Attleboro, Kathleen Colbath of Quincy and her late husband Donald, William Donovan of Fla., Barbara and Patricia Donovan of Plainville, Thomas and his wife Barbara of Bridgewater, the late Paul Donovan and his wife Julie of Missouri and the late Eugene Donovan and his wife Frances of Walpole. Loving grandmother of 23, great-grandmother of 31, great great-grandmother of 3. She was awaiting the arrival of one more great-grandchild next week and the arrival of great great-grandchild number 4 this fall. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Lydon Chapel, 644 Hancock St., Quincy. Visiting hours Wednesday, 5 - 7 p.m. Burial Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Sep. 6, 2016.

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Gerry O'Keefe Kearns

September 5, 2016

Many years ago Dot was our neighbor and friend.Over the years we have lost touch, but I remember she was the sweetest, kindest, most giving person. She was a great mother who loved her children unconditionally. May you rest in peace, Dot.

Colleen Low-Lank

September 4, 2016

My sister and I only met Mrs Donovan once as friends of her sons Paul and Bill. She was a warm and fun lady.
Our Sympathies to her family we are sure she will be greatly missed.

Colleen & Kathleen (Low)
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Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of Massachusetts

650 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170

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8

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Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of Massachusetts

650 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170

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