Ann (Donovan) O’Donnell
Ann (Donovan) O’Donnell, of Mattapan and Barrington, NH, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 after a stunningly but mercifully brief bout with cancer.
Beloved wife of Philip M. O’Donnell. Loving mother of Kevin D. O’Donnell and Philip M. O’Donnell III. Cherished daughter of Doris (Sullivan) Donovan of Dorchester and the late William Donovan (Ret. Sgt. BPD). Sister of William Donovan and his wife Anne (Cormican) of Bedford NH, Thomas Donovan and his wife Paula (Pleach) of Holbrook, Michael Donovan (Ret. Sgt. BPD) and his wife Beth (Mullin) (Sgt. BPD) of Dorchester, Richard Donovan of Dorchester and the late Mary Parsons and her surviving husband William of Norwell. Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Labbe and her husband David of Dorchester, Judith Casale and her husband Walter of Rockland, Joseph O’Donnell of Dorchester, MaryLou Rundlett and her husband Dana of Milton, Susan Ryan of Fort Myers, FL and Shelly Mazzarella of Weymouth.
Ann was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She considered her circle of friends to be family and was Ann-ma to a host of children from toddlers to young men and women. She was “Auntie Annie” to 22 nieces and nephews and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews. She will be dearly missed.
At Ann’s request, all services are private.
Donations in Ann’s memory may be made to Lifeworks, 789 Clapboard Street, Westwood, MA 02090.
Guestbook Entries
Mike and Tom, and the entire Donovan/O’Donnell family,
Please accept the condolences of my family and me during this very difficult time. We will keep Ann in our thoughts and prayers. Be well.
Kevin.
O’Donnell & Donovan Families-
Carol and I are so sad to hear of Ann’s passing!
So many great memories of times at Bateswell Rd , which Ann was such a part of. Such a great lady -always enjoyed being around her.
With Sympathy-
Bill & Carol Cameron
To the entire Donovan family please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace in God’s loving arms.
Our deepest sympathy to the O’Donnell and Donovan families.
Ann was a wonderful wife and a loving caring Mother. She was always looking for the best for their two sons. She will be watching over her family every moment from heaven.
Love to all,
Marie Rioux and Family
Tom and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of your Mother. Hopefully all the great memories will carry you during these difficult times. With deepest sympathy, Eddie & Kathy O’Brien
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for the O’Donnell and Donovan families.