Suddenly in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in his 62nd year. Beloved best friend and soulmate of Liz Wigmore. Dear father and step-father of Lorie Sweeney (Kevin), late Christine “Cindy” Manary, Neil Donovan Jr., Nicole Cumming (Bob) and D.J. Wigmore. Father-in-law of Steve Manary (Christa) and Becky Wigmore. Son of the late John and Tina Donovan (Cape Breton, N.S.). Loved brother of John Donovan (Yvonne), late Wayne Donovan (Lorinda) and Pat Donovan (Theresa) all of Nova Scotia. Special Poppa of Christopher and Ariel Sweeney, Lauren Manary and Taitym Donovan. Special “Skippy” of Riley and Eila Wigmore and Kesi Coleman. Brother-in-law of Robert Russell (Jane), Lynne Eckford (Tom) and Dave Russell (Tina). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Skip will be greatly missed by his many fishing, hunting, card playing and dart shooting buddies, and will be remembered with a smile not tears. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 12 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 pm. Captain John Kirschman officiating. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
