Maureen P. “Molly” (Brophy) Donovan, age 79, of Brockton, died February 16, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Stoughton following a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late John P. Donovan. Maureen was born in Brockton and raised in Easton, daughter of the late Dennis and Kathleen (Walsh) Brophy. She had been a resident of Brockton for over 50 years and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, class of 1950; a longtime communicant of St. Margaret’s Church and St. Ann’s Church in West Bridgewater. She worked for various local businesses in Brockton and for over 20 years had been employed by the Law Offices of Bernard Cohen. Maureen enjoyed time spent with her family, particularly her grandchildren, trips to the casinos, and playing Bingo. She also enjoyed time spent at her summer cottage in Onset, relaxing with family and friends, fishing and shellfishing.
Maureen is survived by her children Timothy P. Donovan and his wife Danielle of Berkley, Tara Donovan of Bridgewater, Ty Donovan and his partner Jack Veiga of Plymouth and Ted Donovan and his wife Katie of Raynham; seven grandchildren Bryan, Erin and Andrew Cohoon; Jonathan Donovan, Davon Veiga-Donovan; and Ashley and Shane Donovan and many, many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Monday 4-8pm. A Funeral Procession will form at the funeral home on Tuesday at 8am for a funeral mass in St. Ann’s Church, West Bridgewater at 9am. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 11:15am. Donations in Maureen’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, for online donations click here