DONOVAN, JOHN LEONARD - Unexpectedly, at his residence in London on Thursday, August 11, 2005 John Leonard Donovan in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Marianne (Allen) Donovan since August 5, 1961. Predeceased by his only son, Paul Anthony Donovan (January 28, 2003) and his sister Doreen Alice Noble (2002). John was born on September 28, 1940 in Barkers Point, N.B. to the late Ronald and Thelma (Clark) Donovan. John served with The Royal Canadian Regiment between 1958 and 1964. He then attended the Ontario Vocational College (now Fanshawe College) and worked as a machinist for nearly 30 years at General Motors Diesel, retiring at the end of 1995 as a chief inspector. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Duchess of Kent Branch and the RCR Association. John is survived by his wife and two grandchildren Julian and Joshua Donovan of London; nephew James (Beatrice) Noble, Toronto, ON; nieces Sandra (Greg) d'Etremont, Quispamsis, N.B., and Jennifer (Scott) Murray, Saint John, N.B.; his brother-in-law, Harold Noble, Saint John, N.B., along with seven cousins, four great nieces and two great nephews. At John's request, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. A memorial service conducted by Rev. C.J. Scott will be held at Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St., London, ON., 519-433-6181. Arrangements presently incomplete. John will join Paul at Sunnybank Cemetery, Fredericton, New Brunswick at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to The RCR Museum or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences www.loganfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to John.