James William "Bill" Donovan
James William "Bill" Donovan 1936 ~ 2005 With sadness the family announces the passing of Bill Donovan 69, of Moncton, which occurred at the Moncton Hospital on Thursday, November 3, 2005. Born in Humphreys, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (McQuade) Donovan. Bill is best remembered for his passion for horses and his reputation for providing the best steaks in the city during his many years at Deware's. Bill will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Joan (Deware) Donovan; sons, Tim and Larry (Jane), Moncton, Kevin, Montreal; daughter, Susan Donovan - Brown (Lee), Dartmouth, NS; grandchildren, Kelly, Courtney, Mark, Kyle and Erin; great granddaughter, Lauryn; brothers, Michael (Nora), London, ON, Terry (Sherry), Mississauga, ON, Joe (Cathy), Riverview; sister, Dorothy Donovan, Moncton; several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel Monday, November 7, 1pm. Rev. Allison Carroll and Rev. Gordon Poley officiating. Refreshments following the service. In Bill's memory, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or memorial of choice would be appreciated. The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Kim Deware, Dr. Sylvie LeBlanc, Dr. Peter Lightfoot and the Extra-Mural Program. www.fergusonknowlesfh.com


