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Helen Donovan Obituary
BEDFORD -- Helen J. (McGrath) Donovan, 88, died Nov. 1, 2008.
She resided in Bedford for the past 11 years. She was a Gold Star Mother, enjoyed winters in Pompano Beach, Fla., loved her friends at Briston Manor, Bedford, and especially loved and enjoyed her children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by her husband. Timothy R. Donovan. and a son, Kevin Donovan.
Family members include a son, Timothy R. Donovan Jr. of Arlington, Mass.; two daughters, Mary D. Kiernan and Paula Donovan Olsen, both of Bedford; and five grandchildren.
SERVICES: A funeral Mass will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, East Cambridge, Mass. Calling hours are Thursday at 10 a.m. at John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge, Mass. A memorial service will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Bedford Presbyterian Church, Bedford. Interment will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass.
For more information, go to www.burnsfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Donovan
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Joanne Williams
November 6, 2008
To Paula and family,
I would like to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mother. As traffic supervisors we had
many good times together. I know
she will be missed greatly.
Sincerely,
Joanne Williams
Helen Gannon
November 5, 2008
To The Donovan Family The McGrath Family, The Bolles Family:
I (Helen Gannon) Theresa and Frank Gannon's Daughter, would like to extend my most Sincere Condolences
on the passing of Helen, your Dear Mother and Friend of many.
I remember going to Helen's and Margaret's Mother's (Aunt Maggie) as we knew her, for lunch during attending the Sacred Heart Grammar School. Always soup and sandwich, which we were so grateful and excited to know she was my Mother's Aunt. My Mother's Mother and Helen's Father were Sister and Brother. Mary McGrath was my Mother's Mother. WOW, such memories and so many wonderful times.
Margaret Bolles was my Godmother. In fact, I think the last time I saw family was at Margaret's wake.
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. I do remember visiting the Donovan's home, when you all lived in Belmont. Many years ago.
Regards to Edward and Jane and all the Families related in the Book of Relatives.
Most Respectful and God Bless You All,
Helen Gannon (Needham, MA)
Irene Larkin
November 5, 2008
So sorry to hear the sad news! Helen,was allways full of life & laughter, always had a joke or two. My condolences to her Family.
A friend.
Mary Jordan
November 4, 2008
Helen was always so joyful, pleasant and full of fun when we would meet at family events such as weddings, showers and anniversaries. Our deepest sympathy to her family. She will be missed. Helen's Mother and my Father were brother and sister.
JAMES C. BOYLE
November 4, 2008
HELEN DONOVAN WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.... .MY MOTHER'S BEST LIFELONG FRIEND ( MARY A. BOYLE/CAMBRIDGE, MA/CONCORD, NH) TO THE DONOVAN FAMILY: I AM VERY SORRY TO HERE THIS NEWS ABOUT HELEN. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL ..JAMES C. BOYLE
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