Barbara Louise Donovan Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Louise Donovan of Franklin, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 25, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Louise Donovan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Robert E. Donovan; her parents, George P. King and Esther King (Peabody); her son Mark Donovan; and her sister Janet Bettlestone.

She is survived by: her children, Donna Baker of Bellingham, Roberta Donovan Betts of Morganton, Karen Kelley of Plainville and Kim Burnett of Newport.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Massachusetts ASPCA 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130 or St Labre Indian school , Tongue River Road, Ashland, MT 59003 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Way , Memphis, TN 38105.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ginley Funeral Homes

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January 28, 2022

Mary Louise Bingham wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry for your loss. My father, David Bingham, was a nephew to Barbara. My Grandmother, Mary (Peabody) Bingham was Barbara's aunt. Grammy enjoyed it when her nieces came to visit her in Nashua, NH. Your family is in my prayers. Mary Bingham”

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