Joan E. Donovan Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan E. Donovan of Punta Gorda, Florida, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan left this world on April 9, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan E. Donovan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Kilpatrick and Margaret Kilpatrick; her husband Kenneth Donovan; her son Robert Donovan; and her sister Barbara Lawson.
She is survived by: her children, Gail McCarthy (Steve), Kendra Arocho (Rocky), Peter, David (Sheila) and Paul (Janine). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joan may be made to Empath/Tidewell Hospice Foundation, 3550 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239 / tidewellfoundation.org.
