Jack was born January 19, 1936 in Methuen, Massachusetts to John and Elizabeth Donovan.
On November 10, 1984 Jack married the love of his life, Nancy McLaughlin sharing 36 years together. Jack and Nancy moved to Anthem, Arizona in 2000 to be near family.
He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and Seton Hall University and receive a degree in Microbiology. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1956 during the Korean War working as an aircraft mechanic. He served in Korea and in Germany.
One of Jack’s greatest pleasures was serving in his church, The Crossroads in Anthem, Arizona. He truly enjoyed the fellowship of the people he served with and of course telling his silly jokes many times over.
He was an avid reader, his special interest was history and World War II especially. He really enjoyed playing board games, his favorite being Trivial Pursuit and everyone wanted to be his partner because he always had the correct answer. He was very competitive and loved to win.
Jack was preceded in death by his parent s John and Elizabeth Donovan, a sister Betty and his darling daughter Kathleen Donovan.
Jack is survived by his loving wife Nancy; a special granddaughter Lauren Donovan and husband Dee Savery; step-children Christi Helmuth, David McLaughlin and wife Jennifer and Donald McLaughlin and wife Linda; grandchildren Colin Passa, Tarra Weems, Brianna Helmuth, Ross McLaughlin, Elliott Mclaughlin, Jackie Debartolomeo, Shane McLaughlin, Ellen, Brian, Anna Strain,; five great grandchildren Elling and Isla Savery, Colton, Reagan and Addison Weems; sister-in-law Carol Sawyer Calkins, family Steve and Laura and several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time. There will be a graveside service in Maine at a later date.
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