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1936
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2024
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Joanne Donovan Obituary
She is survived by one daughter, Eileen T. Vogler and her husband William and one son, Paul J. Donovan and his wife Barbara; and grandchildren, Jason Donovan, Briana (Brian) Edmonson, Jacqueline (Andrew) Brown, Jacob (Olivia) Donovan, Michaela (Eli) Yandow, Matthew Donovan and fiancé Carli D'Antonio, Thomas (Joelle) Donovan, Peter Donovan, and John-Paul Donovan; eight great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Cecilia, Penny, Theodore, Abigail, Clara, Natalie, William and Remiel as well as extended family. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Mahlon W "Spud" Donovan in 2008.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 5 -7 pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday December 18th at 1:30 pm in Saint Anne Parish, 26 Emerson Avenue, Hampstead, NH. Burial will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Inn At Deerfield (a memory care home) at 34 Ridge Road, Deerfield, NH. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Tiffany Randall
December 20, 2024
I will never forget your Kindness and love. You opened your home and heart to my family so many times. Some of my favorite childhood memories are with you and your family, who also became family to us. Vacations, car rides, trips to the mountains, church and my confirmation. All of which were celebrated with you.
To Joanne's family. I am sorry for your heart ache and loss. She lived a beautiful, full and well loved life.
Sincerely, Tiffany Randall
Joanne (and Tom) Langlais
December 16, 2024
We were greatly inspired by Joanne´s courage in aging so gracefully and by the care that her family so lovingly provided over the years. I felt a bond with her, partly because we shared the same first name but also because she was always happy to see me. We will miss seeing her but will keep her and her family in our prayers.
Pat Williams
December 15, 2024
Joanne was part of our weekly game night. There were seven of us Connie Catherine Myself (Pat) the next four are deceased Peg Marilyn Marie and Joanne . Weekly one member sponsored game nite we had cocktails appetizers. A dinner, dessert then play a game cards, dominoes or several other games. It was the Host choice what we played . We had some great memories.
Rick Voutour
December 15, 2024
We are saddened to learn of Joanne´s passing. We enjoyed spending time with her and Spud over the years through our friendship that began at Holy Cross Parish. She was a devoted parishioner, Eucharistic Minister, and contributed much of herself to various committees and activities at Holy Cross. We miss Spud, and will miss her, too. Rest in Peace, Joanne.
Love, AnneMarie and Rick Voutour
- Photos from Notte Italiana at Holy Cross, 2006
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