Joel B. Donovan

Joel B. Donovan

Loving stepfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Joel B. Donovan, 48, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 17th, 1973, the son of Mae L. (MacLean) Donovan and the late James E. Donovan, Jr. He received his education in the Lowell school system. Joel was all about family and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with them. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others smile. He also had a passion for cooking and eagerly shared his creations with family.

Besides his mother, Joel is survived by his stepdaughter Summer, the light of his life whom he helped raise from birth; his sister Kendra A. Rivera and her husband Jose; two brothers Michael Donovan and his wife Sharon, James E. Donovan III and his wife Megan, and many nieces and nephews. His involved and loving presence will be missed especially by Nicole, Mikaela, Justin, and Matt. His love will be with us always.

At his request, all services were held privately for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Dawgs Fight Back, whose mission is to place every dog into a loving and forever home @ www.dawgsfightback.com. Arrangements by the ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME LOWELL - MA (978) 458-8768.

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