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John James Donovan

John James  Donovan

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our father, brother, uncle and friend, John James (Jamesie, Hank, Slim) Donovan. He was the son of the late Theresa Josephine (Turnbull) and William George Donovan.
Jamesie was employed with the former Town of Glace Bay for 42 years. He loved to play guitar and go for walks with his wife to town and Tim Horton’s. He loved to tell stories of his youth and his memories of the past were vivid until his very end. Jamesie was a barber by trade. He was the kindest of men who never complained and was happy with the simplest of things. He had the best sense of humor and loved his family dearly and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jamesie is survived by his daughter, Linda, who was his sole caregiver for the last number of years. He was so proud of his daughter and her accomplishments. Linda was his everything. Also left to mourn is his brother, Andrew (Isabel) who visited him every day and will miss him greatly. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Philomena (David) Kendall, Anita (Billy) MacVicar and Margie (Willie) MacLean, and brother-in-law, Harold Polegato, as well as many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Jamesie.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Polegato); his cherished daughter, Lori, and his son-in-law, David Chislet. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Judy (Leo) MacNeil and Jeanette (Clarence) Slade; brother, Georgie, and nephews, Billy MacNeil and George Slade.
The family of Jamesie would like to give thanks to 3rd and 4th floor staff at the General Hospital in Glace Bay, 4th floor staff at New Waterford Hospital and 4A staff in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital as well as the many doctors who helped to care for him during his time of illness. A special thank you to his nurses Judy Chislett, Paula Chislett and Bernadette Sharpe.
Service will take place Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.


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