WORCESTER: Barbara A. Donovan, 59, of 6 Mountainshire Drive, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a brief illness.
She leaves her sister-in-law, Susan M. Donovan of Brookfield; a nephew, John F. Donovan, II and his wife Deryn J. of Worcester; two nieces Maryan D. Ryan and her husband Christopher J. of Holden, Theary Jyringi and her husband Nathan of Worcester; four great nephews and one great niece, Patrick R., Nolan W. and Owen C. Ryan all of Holden, Haley J. Landry and Jake R. Donovan both of Worcester.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late John F. and Mary A. (Manfield) Donovan. Barbara was also predeceased by her brother, Robert J. Donovan. She graduated from Marian High School, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester State College, and was a life long resident of Worcester.
Barbara worked for the last eight years in the Northboro/Southboro School System as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Curriculum and to the Director of Technology.
She was a member of St. Christopher's Church. She enjoyed traveling and visiting Cape Cod during the summer. She loved spending time with her nephew, nieces, great niece and great nephews, whom she adored.
CALLING HOURS will be from 4 to 7 p.m., MONDAY, JUNE. 30, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 11 a.m. TUESDAY, JULY 1, in ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH, 950 West Boylston St., followed by burial in St. John's Cemetery.
The family suggests donations in memory of Barbara be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, c/o the Development Office, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.
Directions and condolence book available at www.kellyfuneralhome.com