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St Mary's Roman Catholic Church Florence Donovan Northumberland Funeral Home Tues Apr 24: 6-9 NB Lung Association, Miramichi SPCA, or Donor's Choice Merlin  Gerard Donovan, of Miramichi,  passed away  on  Monday, April 23,  2012,  at  the Miramichi Regional Hospital,  at  the age of 77. Born in Newcastle, he was the  son of the late William  L.  and Mabel (Hogan)  Donovan.  He  worked with  the Department  of  National  Defense and  was a  member of the Miramichi  Sportsmens Club, Royal Canadian Legion  Branch No. 10,  and the Firefighters  Association. Merlin is survived by his  wife Florence (Connors)  Donovan;  four  daughters Virginia (Dale MacMillan)  of  Miramichi, Colleen of Miramichi,  Pamela (Bill Murphy)  of  Saint  John,  and Stephanie (Kevin  Warren) of Miramichi; three sons  Richard,  Raymond (Jeannie)  and Edward (Debbie) all  of  Miramichi; 14 grandchildren; two  great  grandchildren;  and several  nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was  predeceased  by  his sister Margaret Bryenton,  and three brothers Roy,  Reginald, and Ivan. The  family will  receive relatives  and friends  from Northumberland Funeral Home  on  Tuesday,  April  24, 2012, from  6 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial  will be celebrated on Wednesday,  April  25, 2012, at 10 am, from St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, with  Father Fowler officiating. As  expression of sympathy,  donations may be made to the NB Lung Association, Miramichi  SPCA,  or  to  a memorial of one's choice. Funeral  arrangements are in the  care of Northumberland Funeral Home, 102 Pleasant St., telephone (506) 622-7741 |