Joanne P. (McDermott) Donovan Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joanne P. (McDermott) Donovan in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 3, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne P. (McDermott) Donovan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Paul F. Donovan; her parents, Thomas McDermott and Anne McDermott (Ross) of Patrick's School; her daughter Christine J. Donovan; and her siblings, Thomas, Robert, Carole McDermott and Anne Fiore.
She is survived by: her pets, Malibu and Kitty; her children, Maryann D. Clifford (Richard) of Marshfield, Jeanmarie Foley (Robert) of Brockton, Paul F. "Chip" Donovan, Jr. (Laura) of West Bridgewater and Karen M. Donovan-Chismer (Robert Chismer) of Brockton; her grandchildren, Abby, Olivia Clifford, Keri, Meghan, Ryan Foley, Alyson, Riley Donovan, Tyler, Emily and Bridget Chismer; and her great grandchildren, Kaedyn and Kinsley.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joanne's memory may be made to Hancock School PTA, 125 Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301.
