DONOVAN, John F. Of West Roxbury, more recently of Woonsocket, RI., passed away on December 15, 2024. Beloved son of the late William and Maude (O’Connor) Donovan. Loving husband of the late Janet (Bauerlein) Donovan. Dear brother of Deborah Donovan of Walpole, William Donovan Jr. of FL., Nancy Peffley and her late husband Jack of SC., Stephen Donovan and his wife Danielle of Quincy, Theresa Kushigian and her late husband Donald of SC., and Geralyn Ryan and her husband John of Canton. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. John also leaves many dear cousins.
John was a devoted husband to the love of his life Janet. A loving brother, and uncle who never forgot a birthday, holiday or milestone for anyone in his family. He could be depended on to have a story for every occasion, some more embellished than others. His big smile, fist pumps, and warm hugs will be greatly missed by all.
A visitation will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday, December 20th from 10-11am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury at 11:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be held in John’s home parish St Joseph’s in Woonsocket Rhode Island early in January at a date and time to be announced.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to Padre Pio Foundation of America 463 Main St. Cromwell Connecticut 06416.