Passed peacefully away following a lengthy struggle with cancer on Saturday, April 11, 2009, age 71 years. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Jessica Donovan. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, his wife of 43 years, Mary (Power); children Melony Stagg, Brian (Lori), Karen (Herb Ivany); grandchildren Spencer and Madison; brothers Michael (Nina), Edward (Betty), Margaret Ryan (Mike), Barbara Tapper (Kevin), Toronto; special cousins Irene and Frank, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other close relatives and many life-long friends. Our heartfelt thanks to many close friends for their support and generosity during this trying time. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Centre, Dr. Patrick O'Shea, and Bernice Collins (Community Health). Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday and Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Funeral mass to take place at St. Theresa's Church, Mundy Pond Road on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre. To send a message of condolence, or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.