Obituary of John Leonard Donovan

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'Entremont, Quispamsis, N.B., and Jennifer (Scott) Murray, Saint John, N.B.; his brother-in-law, Harold Noble, Saint John, N.B. along with 7 cousins, 4 great nieces and 2 great nephews. At John's request, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. A memorial service conducted by Reverend C.J. Scott will be held at Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St., London on Wednesday, August 17th, 2005 at 2 p.m. 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. Online condolences www.loganfh.ca Services: