Kevin Thomas Donovan

Kevin T. “Dabber” Donovan   41

Sydney Mines

With heavy hearts, we the family announce the sudden passing of Kevin Thomas “Dabber” Donovan, age 41 years, beloved son, father, brother, uncle and nephew on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

Born in Sydney Mines on January 19, 1976, he was the son of Harold Donovan and the late Lillian (Keigan) Donovan.  Kevin enjoyed biking, playing baseball and spending time with his family and friends, but most of all Kevin loved being with his cherished children. Kevin was a member of the Labourers Union Local 183.

Besides his father Harold Donovan, he is survived by his three children, Erika, Kevin and Sophie, his partner Sheila O’Handley, his step-children Emma and Sirena, his brother Billy (Amelia), his nephews Coady, Nicholas, Tristan and Billy and a large number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kevin was predeceased by his mother Lillian (Keigan) Donovan, his sister Susan Roxanne, his maternal grandparents Ernie & Lillian Keigan and paternal grandparents Margaret & Tim Donovan. 

There will be no visitation by request.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, North Sydney with Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating.  Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney.Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.     

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