ᐅ Massachusetts Death Notices 2009-2024
Donovan, Hazel, Harriet, Harold, Hannah, Gwen, Grace, Gloria...

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▰ Hazel G (Goetz) Donovan

Died July 17, … More Information
Hazel G (Goetz) Donovan went into the presence of the Lord on July 17, 1999 in Reading, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: July 18, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Harriet Donovan

Died March 14, … More Information
Harriet Donovan, age 88 of Abington, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2004.
Obituary published: March 15, 2004 in "Patriot Ledger"

▰ Harold J Donovan

Died January 03, … More Information
Harold J Donovan, born April 11, 1932 joined the Lord January 3, 2015 in Walpole, Massachusetts. Harold was 82. Tags: #Born #South #Massachusetts #Harold #Katherine #Donovan #Sharon #School #While #Fame #United #Marine #Korean #Sergeant #Diane #Nancy #Patty #Steve #Fisher #Department #Detective #Lieutenant #Brockton #Heat #Town #Recreation #Club #Lady #Sorrows #Naples #Florida #Most #Joseph #Stoughton #Maine #Koutouvides #Daki #Katie #Tracey #Lauren #Matthew #Emily #Harriet #Marion #Loyola #Claire #Pauline #Life #James #Common #Walpole #Mass #Christian #Cottage #Interment #Rock
Obituary:
Harold J. “Hap” Donovan, age 82, died in the Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts on , 3, 2015.  Born in South Boston, Massachusetts on 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Harold Stephen and Katherine (Concannon) Donovan.  Hap moved with his family to Sharon, Massachusetts in 1944, where he graduated from Sharon High School with the class of 1949.  While in high school, Hap played basketball and was later inducted into the Sharon High School Hall of Fame.
 
high school, Hap proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  He was honorably discharged in 1954 as a Sergeant. 
 
Upon his return home from the Marine Corps, Hap married the love of his life, Diane on May 7, 1955 and together they raised 3 children, Nancy, Patty, and Steve in Sharon.  they were married, Hap worked various jobs before returning to school at Fisher .



Hap began his career with the Sharon Police Department at the age of 27 in 1959. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1961 and Detective Sergeant in 1985. He served in that capacity until he was promoted to Lieutenant in 1993, and eventually retired after 36 years of dedicated service.  In addition to being a police officer, Hap worked as a delivery driver for Brockton Oil Heat for 20 years. 

 
He was devoted to his Town of Sharon and took pleasure in serving as a member of the Recreation Committee.  Hap was very active in the Recreation Department, volunteering his time to help the children of Sharon.  In addition, he was a member of the Sharon Country Club and was a faithful parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in Sharon.



In his retirement, Hap, along with wife Diane, would spend their winters in Naples, Florida where he developed close relationships with many friends.  Most of all, it was Hap’s grandchildren that brought him the greatest joy.
 
Beloved husband of the late H. Diane (Leary) Donovan.

Loving father of Nancy Buckley and her husband, Joseph, of Stoughton, Patty Donovan of Sharon and Steve Donovan of South Portland, Maine.

Cherished grandfather of Kim Koutouvides and her husband, Daki, and Katie Buckley, Tracey Benner, and Lauren, Matthew and Emily Donovan.

Brother of Harriet Donovan of South Boston, Marion Swain of South Boston, the late Katherine O'Connor, the late Loyola Donovan, the late Claire O'Connell, and the late Pauline Morgan.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
 
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Hap’s Life Celebration on , 7, 2015 from 4-8PM and , 8, 2015 from 9-9:30AM in the James H. Delaney& Son , 48 Common Street, Walpole.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Cottage Street, Sharon on , 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow in Rock Ridge in Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 59 Cottage Street, Sharon, MA 02067.

▰ Hannah T Donovan

Died December 29, … More Information
Hannah T Donovan, age 95 of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully December 29, 2002.
Obituary published: December 30, 2002 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Gwen Donovan

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Tom Robotham, The Staff Of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home

▰ Grace M Miss Donovan

Died December 21, … More Information
Grace M Miss Donovan passed away December 21, 2002 in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: December 22, 2002 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Gloria F Donovan

Died July 22, … More Information
Gloria F Donovan passed away July 22, 2002 in Avon, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: July 23, 2002 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Gladys M (Violette) Donovan

Died January 03, … More Information
Gladys M (Violette) Donovan, age 81 of Massachusetts, born in Maine, entered into eternal rest January 3, 1999.
Obituary published: January 04, 1999 in "Eagle T"

▰ Gertrude G (Gallagher) Donovan

Died August 14, … More Information
Gertrude G (Gallagher) Donovan went into the presence of the Lord on August 14, 1999 in Concord, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: August 15, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Gertrude G (Gallagher) Donovan

Died August 13, … More Information
Gertrude G (Gallagher) Donovan passed away August 13, 1999 in Concord, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: August 14, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Geraldine M (Leahy) Donovan

Died May 05, … More Information
Geraldine M (Leahy) Donovan, of Medford, Massachusetts, joined the Lord May 5, 2004. Geraldine was 61.
Obituary published: May 06, 2004 in "Medford Trans"

▰ Gerald F Donovan

Died March 27, … More Information
Gerald F Donovan died unexpectedly on March 27, 1999 at the age of 65 in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: March 28, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Gerald F Donovan

Died October 06, … More Information
Gerald F Donovan passed away October 6, 2000 in Needham, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: October 07, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Gerald F Donovan

Died October 07, … More Information
Gerald F Donovan went into the presence of the Lord on October 7, 2000 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: October 08, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ George D Donovan

Died February 28, … More Information
George D Donovan, 79, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 1997 in Fiskdale, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: March 01, 1997 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ George C Donovan

Died November 11, … More Information
George C Donovan, 84, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 1996 in Easthampton, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: November 12, 1996 in "Spfld U-N"

▰ George E Donovan, Esq

Died November 04, … More Information
George E Donovan, Esq , born March 29, 1933 entered Heaven's gates on November 4, 2011 in Massachusetts. George was 78.

▰ Geneva (Hunt) Donovan

Died October 15, … More Information
Geneva (Hunt) Donovan passed away October 15, 1999 in Abington, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: October 16, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Geneva Donovan

Died October 20, … More Information
Geneva Donovan, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, entered Heaven's gates on October 20, 1999. Geneva was 87.
Obituary published: October 21, 1999 in "Abington Mariner"

▰ Gabrielle (Roy) Donovan

Died August 14, … More Information
On August 14, 2000, Gabrielle (Roy) Donovan, 89 of Fall River, Massachusetts passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: August 15, 2000 in "Prov Journal (RI)"

▰ Gabrielle (Roy) Donovan

Died August 13, … More Information
Gabrielle (Roy) Donovan left this earth on August 13, 2000 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: August 14, 2000 in "Standard-Times"

▰ G Peter Donovan

Died February 07, … More Information
G Peter Donovan, born October 10, 1941 departed this life Sunday February 7, 2015 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Donovan was 73. Tags: #Donovan #Walthams #Human #Agency #Brigham #Womens #Boston #Waltham #George #Claire #Saint #School #Newton #Vietnam #United #Navy #Federal #Administration #University #Massachusetts #Rutgers #Alcoholic #Hospital #Belmont #Marlborough #Hurley #Bristol #Community #Meadowhouse #Middlesex #Service #Youth #Using #Girls #Nurses #Access #Wayland #Club #Northeast #Director #Department #Public #Janice #Kari #Kurtis #Mark #Texas #Olivia #Jarred #Regina #Richard #Marie #Holliston #Sheila #Colorado #Robert #Peters #Joyce #Main #Lady #Afflicted #Trapelo #Mass #Mount #Prospect
Obituary: Waltham – Mr. G. Peter Donovan, the longtime head of Walthams Middlesex Human Service Agency, died , 7, 2015 at Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston. He was 73. Peter was born in Waltham on 10, 1941, a son of the late George and Claire (Jordan) Donovan, and had been a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Saint Sebastians School, then in Newton, where he was a standout goalie on the hockey team. During the Vietnam War he served as an air traffic controller with the United States Navy, an occupation he took with him into civilian life where he worked for the Federal Aviation Administration from 1967 to 1978. that he entered the human services field earning a degree from the University of Massachusetts and several certificates from Boston State and Rutgers University in Alcoholic Studies and Human Service Administration. He gained extensive experience and expertise in the fields of substance abuse, homelessness and mental health. His career began as a counselor at McLean Hospital in Belmont and at Marlborough Hospital where he supervised two halfway houses. In Waltham he became assistant director at Hurley House and later held leadership positions at Bristol Lodge, Community Connections and Meadowhouse, eventually merging the agencies with Middlesex Human Service Agency, one of the largest providers of services in Massachusetts. Peter had served on the boards of several local groups including Youth Opposed to Using, Waltham Partnership for Youth, Waltham Boys & Girls Club, Waltham Visiting Nurses Association, Hurley House and Waltham Cable Access. He also belonged to Wayland Country Club where he indulged his passion for golf and was the Northeast Training Director for the Department of Public . More impressive than all the degrees that he earned, the accolades he received and positions of authority that he held was the fact that he never passed on an opportunity to help lift up the spirit and the life of the most vulnerable and in need. His gentle soul and genuine humility will long be remembered by the communities that he was so much a part of. He leaves his beloved wife, Janice M. (Cosgrove) Donovan; his children, Kari A. George and her husband, Kurtis, of Waltham and Mark Donovan of Texas; his grandchildren, Olivia and Jarred George; his sister, Regina Cacciatore and her husband, Richard, of Waltham; his sisters-in-law, Ann Marie Donovan of Holliston and Sheila Ryder of Colorado and many nieces and nephews and their families. Peter was also the brother of the late Claire Haffey and Robert Donovan. Family and friends will honor and remember Peters life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce , 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on , 13th from 3 to 8 p.m. and again at 10 a.m. on morning before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham where his Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Feake , Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to Middlesex Human Service Agency, 50 Prospect Street, Waltham, MA 02453.

▰ Frederick J Donovan

Died May 24, … More Information
Frederick J Donovan left this earth on May 24, 2005 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Winchester, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: May 25, 2005 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Frank T Donovan

Died April 01, … More Information
Frank T Donovan passed away April 1, 2002 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: April 02, 2002 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Francis X Sr Donovan

Died June 01, … More Information
Francis X Sr Donovan passed away June 1, 1999 in South Boston, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: June 02, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Francis X Sr Donovan

Died May 31, … More Information
Francis X Sr Donovan went into the presence of the Lord on May 31, 1999 in South Boston, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: June 01, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Francis W Donovan

Died October 11, … More Information
Francis W Donovan, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, departed this life Sunday October 11, 1998. Francis was 84.
Obituary published: October 12, 1998 in "Eagle T"

▰ Francis M Donovan

Died September 15, … More Information
Francis M Donovan, age 88 of Haverhill, Massachusetts, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 15, 1996.
Obituary published: September 16, 1996 in "Lawrence T"

▰ Francis M Donovan

Died September 16, … More Information
Francis M Donovan, of Bradford, Massachusetts, went into the presence of the Lord on September 16, 1996. Francis was 88.
Obituary published: September 17, 1996 in "Lowell Sun"

▰ Francis M Donovan

Died September 15, … More Information
Francis M Donovan, age 88 of Bradford, Massachusetts, joined the Lord September 15, 1996.
Obituary published: September 16, 1996 in "Lowell Sun"

▰ Francis J Jr "Frank" Donovan

Died January 08, … More Information
Francis J Jr "Frank" Donovan, age 54 of Hudson, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 1996.
Obituary published: January 09, 1996 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ Francis J "Frank" Donovan

Died January 08, … More Information
Francis J "Frank" Donovan, of Hudson, Massachusetts, entered eternal life January 8, 1996. Francis was 54.
Obituary published: January 09, 1996 in "Middlesex N"

▰ Francis J Donovan

Died November 24, … More Information
Francis J Donovan passed away November 24, 2002 in S Boston, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: November 25, 2002 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Francis J Donovan

Died November 23, … More Information
Francis J Donovan went into the presence of the Lord on November 23, 2002 in S Boston, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: November 24, 2002 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Francis M Donovan

Died November 26, … More Information
Francis M Donovan, born December 17, 1921 entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 26, 2010 in Norwood, Massachusetts. Francis was 88.

▰ Frances Marie Donovan

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Frances M Donovan

Died April 12, … More Information
Frances M Donovan, born May 15, 1931 passed from this world into the next April 12, 2016 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Frances was 84. Tags: #Brookline #Frances #Charles #Mary #Khoshabjian #Billerica #Registrar #School #Post #Dorchester #Francis #Martina #Andersen #Lexington #Virginia #Seaver #Quincy #Joseph #Duxbury #Pamela #Lynn #Judith #Catherine #James #Hingham #Bell- #Washington #Mass #Assumption #American #Assoc #Society
Obituary: DONOVAN, Frances M. (McInnis), 84 of Chelmsford died peacefully on 12, 2016. Formerly of Brookline, Frances was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Donovan and the loving mother of the late Mary E. (Donovan) Khoshabjian of Billerica. Frances was the former Registrar of Brookline High School and a retired employee of the US Post Office. She was involved in many activities including golf, pool, bowling, line dancing, bridge, and also loved to travel. Frances grew up in Dorchester, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Lawton) McInnis. She is survived by her sisters Martina (McInnis) Andersen of Lexington and Virginia (McInnis) Seaver of Quincy, her brother Joseph McInnis of Duxbury, many devoted nieces and nephews and her beloved other M&D daughters , Pamela McIntyre, Lynn Grilli, and Judith Lewis. She was preceded in death by her sister Catherine A. Campbell of Quincy and her brother James F. McInnis of Hingham. Frances was a friend to many and will be dearly missed by all. Visitation will be held on morning in the Bell-ODea , 376 Washington St., Brookline from 9:00 – 10:30 followed by a Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Brookline at 11:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the American Heart Assoc. www.heart.org or the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

▰ Fr Robert C Donovan

Died December 30, … More Information
Fr Robert C Donovan, born November 19, 1942 entered Heaven's gates on December 30, 2016 in Bourne, Massachusetts. Fr was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Gloria Walsh, Paul L'heureux, Anne Carroll, The Staff Of Nickerson-bourne Funeral Home, John And Barbara Foley, Angela Timo Pennell, Kelly Stenberg, Mike And Lori Marquez, Deborah Aguiar, Ellen Johnson, .maureen Carroll & Family, Deacon Robert Faria, Steve Mccarthy, Christine Glynn, Jennie

▰ Evannah Lee (O'Brien) Donovan

Died February 28, … More Information
Evannah Lee (O'Brien) Donovan, of Lenox, Massachusetts, entered eternal life February 28, 2002. Evannah was 96.
Obituary published: March 01, 2002 in "Berkshire Eagle"

▰ Eunice Irene (Ryan) Donovan

Died October 15, … More Information
Eunice Irene (Ryan) Donovan, 83, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 15, 1995.
Obituary published: October 16, 1995 in "R Greenfield"

▰ Eugene W Donovan

Died September 25, … More Information
Eugene W Donovan passed away September 25, 1999 in North Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: September 26, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Eugene W Donovan

Died September 24, … More Information
Eugene W Donovan passed away September 24, 1999 in North Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: September 25, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Eugene W Donovan

Died September 23, … More Information
Eugene W Donovan went into the presence of the Lord on September 23, 1999 in North Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: September 24, 1999 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Eugene T Donovan

Died August 31, … More Information
Eugene T Donovan, born May 15, 1947 departed this life Sunday August 31, 2015 in Watertown, Massachusetts. Eugene was 68.

▰ Eugene D Donovan

Died July 17, … More Information
Eugene D Donovan, born February 1, 1947 went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2014 in Walpole, Massachusetts. Eugene was 67. Tags: #Frances #Donovan #Walpole #Cumberland #Seanna #Chmura #Danvers #Harrison #Audrey #Kathleen #Quincy #Donald #Barbara #Patricia #Foxboro #John #Mary #Attleboro #William #Florida #Thomas #Bridgewater #Paul #Julie #Missouri #Carol #Zagrodny #Lincoln #Marine #Vietnam #Purple #Bronze #Polaroid #Gillooly #Massachusetts #Bourne #Genes #Jimmy #Dana- #Cancer #Boston
Obituary: Eugene Daniel Donovan, 67, of Walpole, formerly of Mission Hill and Dorchester, , 17, 2014. Born in Boston, 1, 1947, he was the loving son of Dorothy (Kelley) Donovan of Quincy and the late John J. Donovan. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Swiski) Donovan of Walpole, formerly of Cumberland, RI; the loving father of Seanna and her husband, Jon Chmura of Danvers; the cherished grandfather of Harrison and Audrey Chmura; the dear brother of Kathleen Colbath of Quincy and her late husband Donald Colbath, Barbara and Patricia Donovan of Foxboro, John Donovan and his wife, Mary of Attleboro, William Donovan of Florida, Thomas Donovan and his wife, Barbara of Bridgewater, the late Paul Donovan and the brother-in-law of his wife Julie Donovan of Missouri and Carol (Swiski) and her husband, Bob Zagrodny of Lincoln, RI; and the uncle of several nieces and nephews. Gene served in the US Marine Corps in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star with combat V. (Valor). He worked at Polaroid for over 40 years and was an avid Red Sox fan. Genes services will be held on , 22, at 10:00 AM at the Gillooly , 126 Walpole St., NORWOOD. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National in Bourne at 1:15 PM. Visiting hours will be held on , 21, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Genes memory to the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org.

▰ Eugene D Donovan

Died July 17, … More Information
Eugene D Donovan, born February 1, 1947 died July 17, 2014 in Norwood, Massachusetts. Eugene was 67.
Family members and close friends: , Michelle Rogers, Kathy Macdonald, Sandra Ruscio, Taaaaaam, Daniel Donovan, Joanne Bradley, Kimberly Connell, Brenda Jenks, Carol Ketner, Kathy Radley, Tony Venuto, Kathy Colbath, Collette Gagnon, Artie Roderick, Steve And Raffaella Feinstein, Pj Donovan, Brenda Vieira, Tom Donovan, Bob Peredna

▰ Ethel V Donovan

Died June 09, … More Information
Ethel V Donovan went into the presence of the Lord on June 9, 1995 in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: June 10, 1995 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Esther M (Bender) Donovan

Died November 28, … More Information
Esther M (Bender) Donovan passed away November 28, 2000 in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: November 29, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Esther M (Bender) Donovan

Died November 27, … More Information
Esther M (Bender) Donovan passed away November 27, 2000 in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: November 28, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Estelle L "Sister Marie Charles" Donovan

Died December 19, … More Information
Estelle L "Sister Marie Charles" Donovan, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, entered eternal life December 19, 2000. Estelle was 93.
Obituary published: December 20, 2000 in "Holyoke H-H"
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