DONOVAN (HOUGH), Loretta D. (Abbis) Of Quincy formerly of Jamaica Plain, February 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Donovan. Devoted mother of Linda Ambroseno and her late husband Jack of Quincy, Beverly Gill and her husband Jack of Hyannis, Joseph Hough Sr. and his wife Theresa of Avon, James Hough Jr. of Norwood, Mary Forkin and her husband Joe of Easton, Helen Donovan of Puerto Rico, Teresa Cook of Billerica, Loretta Strachan of SC, James Mayo Jr. of Quincy, and the late John Hough. Sister of Betty Steele of Newton Lower Falls, Joseph P. Abbis of Northboro, and the late John, Dominic, Arthur, and Anthony Abbis. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, Mar. 3 from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass at St. Theresa Church, West Roxbury, Wednesday, Mar. 4 at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Loretta’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.