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Leonora Donovan Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Leonora "Lee" Donovan, 79, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 11, 2022. She was the wife of the late John Donovan. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Aldina (Mello) Pita. Lee was a credit analyst for the former Fram Corporation for many years before retiring.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Burtan and her husband Rupert, her grandchildren, Donovan Burtan and Madison Burtan and her daughter-in-law Carol Donovan. She also leaves her brother, John Pita. She was the mother of the late Gary Donovan and sister of the late Joseph Mello, Barney Pita, Manuel Pita, and Gloria Andrade.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 16th at 10 AM in Saint Teresa Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket.

Burial will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pawtucket Animal Shelter, in memory of Lee, would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Aug. 15 to Aug. 30, 2022.

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James Kenney

August 17, 2022

You were such a special person and i will always remember you in my mind and in my heart. I will never forget the beautiful letter you sent me when i was in Edgehill. I also remember a funny store you told me about something that happened when i was an infant just a few weeks old. I pray you are up in heaven with God and those you love who are already their. God surely has another Angel by his side. ❤

Linda Pichette

August 16, 2022

Rest in peace Lee, I have missed your smile in church and think of you often...
My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time of loss.

Maria Abreu

August 14, 2022

Lee was a special person and friend ,she lives behine a great sentimente of friendship .Lee is in God's Care NOw .Condolences to the Family .!!

Cheryl Fratus

August 13, 2022

Lisa and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. I worked with Lee for 23 years at Fram we were great friends and had many laughs together. She has a special place in my heart.

Barbara Palombo Cilli

August 13, 2022

Lee was always smiling and always laughing. Her sense of humor always prevailed. My condolences to her family.

Melissa Campbell

August 13, 2022

Dear Lisa and family- sending my deepest condolences to you all. May happy memories keep her spirit alive. All the best.

karen menard

August 13, 2022

Lisa and family,
Lee was a remarkable woman. She began her mornings at Bally's with a smile and she always would share stories of her family with us. Lee was very proud of all of you! I'm happy to have had her as a friend.
Karen Menard

Cindy Sloane

August 12, 2022

Lisa and family,
I do not have the words to express how sorry I am to hear about your mom.
Lee and I were such great friends at Fram.
We were still close for a long time after.
So many many fond memories I will always treasure. Lee, may you finally be at peace. God Bless my friend.

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