Gwen Donovan

away on February 7, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in

Brooklyn, NY, Gwen grew up in Brighton and received her Bachelor's

Degree in English from Emmanuel College in Boston. Upon graduation,

Gwen worked for the Boston Globe Newspaper where she met her late

husband Jack. She continued working until she had children. At that

point, she devoted her life and infinite love to her family. Gwen is

survived by her son Jay of Centerville and her daughter Lisa of

Hyannis. She was the devoted sister of Joan Crowley of NY and the late

James McLaughlin, Rosemary Robotham, Cathleen Malley, Dolores O'Meara

and Francis (Ferg) McLaughlin. She is also survived by many nieces and

nephews. Family and Friends may call at the Doane, Beal and Ames

Funeral Home, 160 West Main Street, HYANNIS from 9-10:30 am on Monday,

February 10, 2014 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint

Francis Xavier Church, 347 South Street Hyannis Mass at 11:00 AM.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. At the

request of the family, they would ask for NO flowers and that

donations be made in Gwen's memory to The MSPCA; Cape Cod Animal Care

and Adoption Center, 1577 Falmouth Rd., Centerville, MA 02632 or to a

charity of your choice! Gwen will be greatly missed by all those who

were blessed to have known her. For directions or to leave a sympathy

message for the family, http://www.dbafuneralhomes.com