Shirley D. Donovan Obituary
The world bids farewell to Shirley D. Donovan of Somerville, Massachusetts, born in Millinocket, Maine, departing on June 17, 2025 at the age of 89. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley D. Donovan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ronald Goodwin and Cora Bouchard Goodwin; her husband Walter; her sister Mary Thompson; her nephew Andrew Thompson; and her grandmother Mott Blakely Goodwin.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Oliverio and Patricia Lapolla; her grandchildren, Ronald Abbott, Melissa Abbott, Amanda Oliverio, Michelle Oliverio, Mikaela Oliverio, Alexis Lapolla and Ryan Lapolla; her great grandchild Brea Robinson; her sister Sarah Goodwin; her brother-in-law Ross Thompson; her nephews, John Brunette, Ronald Brunette and Adam Thompson; and her cousin Sharon Hallett.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the George L Doherty Funeral Service (855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM at the Woodlawn Cemetery (302 Elm St, Everett, MA 02149).
