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Marguerite W. Donovan

Marguerite W. Donovan

  • March 27, 1933 - February 7, 2012
  • Melrose, Massachusetts
  • Camp Sunshine
    35 Acadia Rd.
    Casco, ME 04015
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“Paul and I offer your family our sympathy. Your Mom was a charming person and a lovely lady. Sincerely, Sheila ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Sheila Tighe - Melrose, MA

“I first met Marguerite at her home when neighbors began to organize after the sale of the NEMH. Her enthusiam and energy were critical in moving the...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Adele Dean - Melrose, MA - friend

“Jane, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Even though I didn't know your mom, I enjoyed looking through her photographs. What a lady! I think of you...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Julie Babson - Winchester, MA

“As you may remember we lived next door on Glen St., your mom (and dad) were great neighbors, we're so sorry to hear of your loss. Mark, Kevin and...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: The Driscoll Family - Melrose

“Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a wounderful person.Ihave a daughter MIMi too.Never will forget when we were all little....Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Joe and Christine Fern - chelsea, MA

“We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I can remember when my mother Rita use to be like your nanny when we all lived on Washington...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Jackie Rich Fazio (Miss Jackie) - MA

“Katie, I don't know if you remember me, we went to St. Rose together. I just saw your mothers obituary in the "Chelsea Record" and wanted to send my...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Trisha (Mulkern) Tabbut - Chelsea, MA

“So many wonderful happy memories of "Marg: She was my oldest friend and I will miss her. We met when we were 13 the first day at Notre Dame Acad....Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Clare Flanagan - Needham, MA

“we loved YOUR MOTHER so very much....SHE was a beautiful person ......SHE trusted me (once) to baby care for you guys on washington street..........Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: elaine and george sacco - medford, MA

“Marguerite was such a wonderful person. I have great memories of both her and John. I will miss her telephone calls at work - they were always a...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Elaine Steward - Boston, MA

“So many wonderful memories of Marguerite and the Donovan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Susan Tellier - Kingston, MA

“So many wonderful memories of Marguerite and the Donovan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Susan Tellier - Kingston, MA

“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your whole family. ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Linda Whitney - Amesbury, MA

“I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's passing, Mimi. Our thoughts are with you and your family. ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Deanne Taylor and James Robinson - NJ

“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: John W. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew



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Marguerite (Walsh) Donovan, of Melrose, formerly of Chelsea and Bass River, died in Melrose on Feb. 7, 2012 at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family. Marguerite was born & raised in the West End of Boston and a graduate of St. Joseph's Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy in Boston, Class of 1950. She went on to earn her degree from the Boston Teachers College in Boston, Class of 1954. She taught at the Prattville Elementary School in Chelsea. Marguerite and her husband raised their children in Chelsea and moved to Melrose in 1987. She was also a real estate broker, working in both Chelsea and Melrose. She is a former Trustee of the Chelsea Memorial Hospital. Marguerite was the beloved wife of the late John F. Donovan, Jr. for 35 years (former State Representative for Chelsea, former Chief Counsel Massachusetts House of Representatives and former Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, Boston Red Sox). Devoted daughter of the late Thomas J. & the late Catherine (Cuddy) Walsh. Loving mother of Jane D. Harney & her husband James of Melrose, John F. Donovan, III & his wife Laura Cella Donovan of Winchester, Catherine C. Donovan of Medford and Maryann D. Lynch & her husband John of Melrose. Cherished grandmother of Annie, Jimmy, Alyssa, Caroline, Abby, Jack and Tim. Caring sister of Kathleen (Walsh) Leary & her husband George of Milton. Sister in law of Robert F. Donovan of Chelsea and the late Richard C. Donovan & his wife Kathleen of Arlington. Also survived by six nieces & one nephew. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Friday Feb. 10th at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8PM. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Donations may be made in Marguerite's name to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd., Casco, ME 04015 or www.campsunshine.org.