Bernard J. "Bernie" Donovan Obituary (1958 - 2020)

Bernard J. Donovan, 62, a resident of Dracut, passed away on November 27, 2020 of extensive stage lung cancer. He was the beloved husband of Karen L. Donovan with whom he shared 44 years of marriage, 3 beautiful children and 2 grandchildren. He is survived by his children Katie L. Donovan of Amesbury and Sean M. Donovan of Nashua, NH and his grandchildren Devin P. Donovan and Cora L. Donovan. He is predeceased by his son Patrick B. Donovan. He was born in Somerville to the late James and Elizabeth Donovan. He is survived by his sister Heidi Ayers, brothers Daniel Donovan and Timothy Donovan and predeceased by his sibling James T. Donovan. Bernard was known by his family as the best dad and papa in the whole wide world. He was known by his friends and coworkers as Bernie Donovan, Iron worker extraordinaire. He was a lifelong Local 7 iron worker with a love and passion for the ocean, surfing, drums and most of all his wife and family. He was loved by all and will be missed by many. His blue eyes were as kind as his heart and his long hair was as crazy as his personality. He always said, Im the luckiest man in the world because of my beautiful family. Due to gathering limitations, Funeral Services and Interment will be held privately. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date by the ocean that he adored. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernards memory may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.