John D. Donovan's obituary , Passed away on August 14, 2020 in Needham, Massachusetts

John D. Donovan

February 15, 1918 - August 14, 2020 (102 years old)

Needham, Massachusetts

John D. Donovan's obituary , Passed away on August 14, 2020 in Needham, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home

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John D. Donovan

February 15, 1918 - August 14, 2020 (102 years old)

Needham, Massachusetts

John D. Donovan Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 14, 2020 we had to say goodbye to John D. Donovan (Needham, Massachusetts), born in Peabody, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ellen and John A. Donovan of Mayo; his sister Helen O'Keefe; his wife Mary Phipps of Waltham, MA; his daughter Christine Moynihan (Frank); his grandsons, Michael, Brian and Adam Graber; his granddaughters-in-law, Virginia Garcia, Stephanie Graber and Nicole Graber; his great grandchildren, Eleanor, Harlan, Nicolas, Madeleine, Owen and Colin Graber; his son John D. Donovan, Jr. of Wayland; his daughter-in-law Donna Hale; his grandchildren, Caitlin and Molly Donovan; and also Boppa.

Respecting best practices for gatherings during the Covid 19 pandemic, facial coverings must be worn. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a remembrance in John's name supporting scholarship can be made to St. John's Prep Office for Institutional Advancement, 72 Spring Street, Danvers, MA 01923 or to Boston College Office of University Advancement, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home



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1305 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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