Joseph P. Donovan age 87 of Foxboro, formerly of Milton passed away at the Maples Nursing Home in Wrentham November 22nd. Born in Dorchester, he attended St. peter’s School in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School Class of 1941. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II. He worked as a Mechanic for Esso & Exxon/Mobile for several years before retiring. After retiring he worked in Maintenance for the Milton & Glover Hospitals. Brother of Mary Silva of Wrentham, Margaret Tucker of Groveland & Catherine Burgoyne formerly of Canton of Foxboro. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Wednesday morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday morning prior to the mass from 8:30 – 9:30. Interment VA National Cemetery, Bourne Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Navy Veteran WW II.