Joan J. Donovan Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan J. Donovan of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 87, on March 3, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan J. Donovan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph D. Donovan; her parents, Clarence H. Johnson and Sophie L. Johnson (Podlecka); and her daughter-in-law Laurie Donovan. She is survived by: her sons, Sean Donovan (Deirdre) of Lynnfield, Paul Donovan (Patti) of Salem, Brian Donovan (Sharon) of Hamilton and Michael Donovan (Lee Trahant) of Lynn; her grandchildren, Andrew, Christopher, Colleen, Conor, Heather, Robert, Alexis, Sarah, Joseph, Maeve, Nora Donovan, Richard Kee (Brittany) and Danielle Calos; her great grandchildren, Amelia and Dylan; and her sister-in-law Elaine Donovan of Lynn.
Donations in Joan's memory may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Libert St., Danvers, MA 01923. Keep Joan's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
