




Obituary of Annie Margaret Donovan
It is with great sadness that the family of Annie Margaret (Irvine) Donovan announce her passing on February 1, 2025, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born September 18, 1948, in Saint John, NB, to the late John Andrew Bruce and Ella Mae (Carter) Irvine.
Annie will be profoundly missed by her son Stephen (Isabelle Morin) Donovan, daughter Donna (Jason) Knox, granddaughters Lauren and Sarah, as well as many extended family members and friends. Besides her parents, she will be lovingly reunited with her husband Michael Stephen Donovan, and brother Leonard Irvine.
Family would also like to give thanks to great friends Leta Culley and Arlene MacKenzie, the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Chris O'Brien and RN Carolyn Ramsay and also the staff at the St. Joe's Urgent Care.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424). In keeping with Annie’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made out to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Lung Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.brenansfh.com.


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