Joseph W. Donovan Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph W. Donovan of Dorchester, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on May 23, 2026 at the age of 86, 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 Joseph W. Donovan to show support.
As Joseph departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joseph may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joseph leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his son Patrick Donovan; and his siblings, Edward, Peggy and Gladys. He is survived by: his wife Marjorie E. Donovan (Lyons); and his sons, Michael Donovan and Edward Donovan (Kristina). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Brendan's Church (589 Gallivan Blvd, Boston, MA 02124).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Friends of Saint Brendan at friendsofsaintbrendan.org.
