Melvin T. Donovan
1944-2022
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
19442022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Melvin T Donovan 19442022..
Décès pour la Ville: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick