DONOVAN, Thomas J. “Tanka” Jr. of Winthrop, February 28, 2013. Cherished son of Jean A. (Howard) McNeish of Winthrop and the late Thomas J. Donovan Sr. Devoted father of Paul P. Donovan of East Boston and Jennifer J. Donovan of Peabody. Loving companion and best friend of Tammy Burditt of Winthrop. Step-father to Robert Trainor of East Boston and Marie Trainor of Winthrop. Dear brother of Trudy Serino of Revere, Stephen Donovan of Portland, ME, Brian Donovan and Christine MacNeil both of Winthrop. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Mon, March 4, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will be held in Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sun only from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House 78 Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923. Tanka was a life member of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club and a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.
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