Caroline (Campbell) Donovan, 74, died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 15, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Limerick, Ireland, Caroline set out for America in 1965 on her own. She treasured her family and the friends who had become family. She loved spending time with her grandkids, knitting, catching up with friends, going to the casino, playing the slots on her tablet, watching true crime shows, and doing Variety puzzle books. She had an incredible memory and loved telling stories.
Living-on to make her proud and tell her stories are her daughters, Kerry Donovan of Billerica, Katie Malone & husband Sean of Billerica, and Tricia Donovan of Billerica. Caroline's legacy lives on through her grandchildren, Orla & Maeve Casey, Holly & Macie Malone, and Sawyer, Deacon & Hazel Smallwood, all of Billerica. Sisters Mary MacNamara, Noreen Austin, Kay Shurvell & Helen Sullivan as well as many nieces and nephews, in-laws, extended family & friends hold her memory in their hearts.
Pre-deceased by her husband Jack, grandson Declan Casey, her parents Kathleen and John Campbell, and her siblings Max, Daniel, and Marie Campbell.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her calling hours on Sunday, March 19, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd. Billerica. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 20, at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish at St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd., Billerica at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org.
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19
Mar
66 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821
Funeral Mass
20
Mar
466 Boston Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
