Jessie Donovan
Passed on: October 26th, 2016
Jessie Columba Donovan, age 97, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility formerly of Prince Street passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the residence. Born in Iona, she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Elizabeth (MacNeil) MacKinnon. She was a member of St. Theresa’s parish and a longtime member of the parish CWL. Jessie owned and operated Jessie’s Dairy on Upper Prince for several years and also in retail at McCurdy’s Ltd. Family life, entertaining friends at home and in Ingonish were at the core of Jessie’s life. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Marie (Barry) MacDonald, Seaforth, NS; son, Amos, Sydney; sister, Catherine ‘Caddy’ Donovan and daughter-in-law, Jeannie (Murdock) MacNeil of North Sydney. Also surviving are grandchildren, Carla (Brad) Layes, Melanie (Justin), Shannon (Troy), Judith and great grandchildren, Scott, Liam, Rebecca and Lauren and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Jessie was predeceased by her husband, Cecil in 1990; her son, Joseph in 1984; sisters, Kay MacKinnon, Mabel Martin, Florence MacKenzie-Norton and Jean MacKinnon; brother, Murdock and most recently her daughter-in-law, Maureen. There will be no visitation for the late Mrs. Donovan. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Church with Rev. Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
