Melvin Thomas DONOVAN

1944 - 2022  (78 years)

• Name	Melvin Thomas DONOVAN
  Birth	24 Jan 1944	Aroostook Junction, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Death	17 Jun 2022	Waterville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
  Burial	21 Jun 2023	Good Corner Cemetery, Good Corner, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
  Person ID	I17775	Glassville

  
  

  Father	Guy Arthur DONOVAN           b. Abt 1922, Gordonsville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Leola Mabel DONOVAN           b. May 1909, California Settlement, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 1999 (Age ~ 89 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	22 Oct 1925	Andover, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada
  Family ID	F9819	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Juanita Bernice BLACK           b. 18 May 1947, Millville, York, New Brunswick, Canada           d. 24 May 2022, Waterville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada (Age 75 years)
  Family ID	F9816	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 24 Jan 1944 - Aroostook Junction, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada Death - 17 Jun 2022 - Waterville, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada Burial - 21 Jun 2023 - Good Corner Cemetery, Good Corner, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary: The death of Melvin Thomas Donovan of Long Settlement occurred on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville. Born January 24, 1944 in Aroostook Junction, NB he was the son of the late Guy and Leola Donovan. Melvin was predeceased by his beloved wife, Juanita; 1 daughter, Kelly Lynne Berry; 1 brother, Arthur Donovan; 2 sisters, Janet Donovan and Anna Thomas. Our dad enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved his family and his sweetheart of 54 years, Juanita. He took great pleasure in gardening and loved the first cukes of the season. He liked farming and enjoyed the peace of a warm barn and well fed animals. Our dad also like to hunt and fish and appreciated a good old hunting story. One of dad‘s greatest joys was his camp in Kenneth. It was truly his happy place. It was his solace and his oasis. It was his place to make a stew, have a drink and think things over. Dad also had a great friend and neighbour to share life with at The Camp. Dale was his hunting buddy, his drinking partner and they shared a great many long chats. We will miss our dad for many reasons. His grandchildren will miss Papa but we all hope he and Mom are together again, living their best life. Melvin is survived by his 5 children, Debbi Donovan (Keith), Vicki Carter (Owen), Heidi Thomas, Guy Donovan (Laura) and Grant Donovan (Nikki); son in law, Larry Berry; 9 grandchildren, Robert Berry (Ashley), Jordan Berry, Jessica Berry (Logan), Connor McFarlane (Rae), Michael Carter (Hannah), Mitchell Carter (Brooke), Claire, Liam and Griffin Donovan; 1 great grandson, Sawyer; 2 brothers, Aubrey and Marvin Donovan; 1 sister in law, Mavis Donovan as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol on Monday, June 20, 2022 from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. The interment will be in the Good Corner Cemetery. Donations made to the Good Corner Cemetery or the River Valley Cancer Support Group would be appreciated. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115. https://www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca/obituaries/162937