DONOVAN, Joseph W. (BFD) Of Dedham, formerly of Canton, March 15. Beloved husband of Dorothy A. (Damato) Donovan. Devoted father of Karen F. Donovan of Brooklyn, NY, Paul B. Donovan and his wife Molly of Valrico, FL. Grandfather of Brian and Matthew Donovan. Brother of Mary Enrici of West Roxbury, Sr. Cathryn Donovan of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and the late Thomas Donovan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Gerard Majella Church, Canton at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Friday at 12:30 p.m. Expresssions of sympathy may be made in Joseph's memory to the American Diabetes Association , 33 Congress St., Boston 02210-1258. Late retired Lieutenant Boston Fire Alarm Division. Member of the International Firefighters Association and the D.A.V. Veteran of the Korean War.