Mary Frances Donovan's obituary , Passed away on October 28, 2025 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Mary Frances Donovan

October 21, 1932 - October 28, 2025 (93 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Mary Frances Donovan's obituary , Passed away on October 28, 2025 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sydney Memorial Chapel

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Mary Frances Donovan

October 21, 1932 - October 28, 2025 (93 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Mary Frances Donovan Obituary

The world bids farewell to Mary Frances Donovan (Sydney, Nova Scotia), born in Ingonish, Nova Scotia, departing on October 28, 2025 at the age of 93. Mary Frances leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Frances Donovan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Williams and Theresa Mary Williams (Whitty); her husband Wilfred; and her siblings, Susan MacIntyre, Jean MacLean, Arnold and Walter.

She is survived by: her children, Terry Murphy (late Greg), Sydney, Debbie Dixon (Roy), Westmount and Wilfred Jr.; and her goddaughter Mary Agnes MacDonald. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Centre at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sydney Memorial Chapel



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Nov 03

Visitation

Sydney Memorial Chapel
49 Welton St, Sydney, NS B1P5R3

Tue

Nov 04

Funeral service

St. Joseph's Church
2735 Trout Brook Rd, Albert Bridge, NS B1K2P0

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