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.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sydney Memorial Chapel (49 Welton St, Sydney, NS B1P5R3). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph's Church (2735 Trout Brook Rd, Albert Bridge, NS B1K2P0).

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