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John 'Rollie' Donovan

John 'Rollie' Donovan

Born In: Ingonish Beach
Born: March 25th, 1943

Passed in: North Sydney
Passed on: April 13th, 2014

John Roland 'Rollie' Donovan passed from this life at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2014, with his family by his side.
Rollie was born in Ingonish Beach on March 25, 1943, to Walter and Margaret (Williams) Donovan.
Rollie was an avid golfer and golf pro at Highlands Links during the mid 1960s. Rollie could often be found in the North Sydney Mall selling tickets to help raise funds for many charities. His grandchildren were the light of his life. Rollie’s teasing and joking will always be remembered by all who knew him.
Rollie is survived by his longtime loving companion, Mary MacIntyre; daughters, Gloria (Davie), Tacha; sons, John (Paulette), Richard (Nancy), Eddy, Alvin (Lisa); sisters, Rosemary LaRusic (John), Paula Mayich (John), Ann Hussey (Keith); brothers, Bill (Jan), Kenny (Rose); stepsisters, Betty Mclnnis, Sylvia Lowes (Larry), Cecilia Shoniker (John), Bernadette Joseph (Bobby), Anna Radzikowski (Vince); stepbrothers, Curtis Whalen, Leonard Whalen (Barbara); grandchildren, Alicia (Mark), Shaun (Jen), Paige, Jonathan, Conley, Brydon, Kevin, Jenna, Brendon, Kirkland, Arron; great–grandchildren, Riley, Carter, Riley, Brookland, the mother of his children, Jessie Donovan and brother-in-law, Fred Williams.
Rollie was predeceased by his parents and sister, Sharon Williams.
Visitation will take place at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home in Sydney Mines on Tuesday, April 15, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., resuming at 11a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, Ingonish Beach. Rollie’s life will be celebrated in a service held at St. Peter's Parish Church, Ingonish Beach, on Wednesday, April 16 at 1 p.m. Fr. Jake Andrea officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association, or a charity of choice.
A special thank you to the medical staff of the CB Regional Hospital ICU for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Rollie.
Online condolences may be sent to www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.


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