Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Michael O'DONOVAN Obituary
O'DONOVAN, Michael John:On June 17, 2022, aged 65 years, Michael passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a short illness with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Lorna, father and father-in-law of Daniel and Ruth, Cherana and Steven Thomson. Loving grandad of Ben, Beth, Ethan, Makenzie, and Coll. Loved brother of Kathleen (USA). In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/mjdonovan1706
R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass for Michael will be Celebrated at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Wednesday, June 22 at 10.30am, followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. For those unable to attend Mass, you are welcome to watch via https://youtu.be/4sMNAD1XOg0 Please allow plenty of time for parking.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael O'DONOVAN
10 Entries
Tony O'Beirne OBRFC Dublin
June 23, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing . I got to know him during his time in Old Belvedere RFC and he came to France with me as coach of an U16 team . Top man and an excellent coach . RIP
Tony & Margaret Collins, Ireland.
June 22, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of your dear Michael. May he rest in peace. We have cherished memories of Michael when we were on holidays in Scotland in 2002. He showed us many interesting places. He also visited us in Ireland. He was a gentle giant taken far too soon.
Reuben Buzzard
June 22, 2022
Mike, thank you for all the things you did for me supporting me with the Christchurch Rugby Club, as well as your support & encouragement with funds for my tour for the Southern Zone / Deaf Blacks, not only this but all the other things you did for me , never forgotten ,memories stays with me-RIP Mike
Burns Mills
June 21, 2022
Donny made everyone feel like they were his best friend, no matter who they were. A true gentleman, with a massive heart. My deepest condolences to his family.
How you can show support
Laureen Dermody
June 21, 2022
So sorry to read of Donny's passing.. Thinking of you Lorna & your family at this very sad time... A great man who will be very missed..Laureen Dermody
Anna and Roddy o Donoghue, Killarney
June 21, 2022
Sincere sympathy Dan, Ruth, Ben, Beth, Ethan and the O Donovan family on the passing of your lovely Dad And Granda. Rest in Peace. Thinking of you at this sad time . Xx
Nigel Smith
June 20, 2022
I was honoured and proud to call Mike my coach and friend. A try gentleman and all round great guy. My deepest condolences to his family.
Dave & Mandy Dillon
June 20, 2022
We write this message deeply saddened hearing the news of Mikes passing.
We will never forget how you welcomed us when we first arrived in Dublin. You & Lorna went the extra mile to help us. Nothing was ever a problem.
You were a good man Mike & I learnt a heap off you from our discussions & watching you work.
To Lorna & the family we our thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Thank you for sharing Mike with us. Rest easy Mike.
Deepest condolences
Dave Mandy Ava Lily & Xanthe Dillon
Lyn Chappell
June 20, 2022
Hugs to all the family. I am so glad Karen & I were able to catch up with Michael & Aunty Agnes in 2016 when we came back for a visit. Cherished memories.
Reg Edwards
June 20, 2022
Condolences to the family , I only knew Mikefor a short while but always found him so welcoming with a big smile , a true gentleman , RiP Mike.
Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results