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The obituary notice of James (Jimmy) DONOVAN

Nottingham, 29/06/1939 - 06/02/2026 (Age 86) | Published in: Nottingham Post, Nottingham area.

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JamesDONOVANWe are heartbroken to announce the sad passing of Jimmy. God saw you were tired and called you to heaven to be with your beloved wife Helen, our lovely mum. The five weeks were too long to be apart, no more suffering and reunited again. You are greatly loved and sadly missed by your heart broken family. Daughters; Marie & Mandy. Grandsons; Alex, Sean & James. Sons-in-law; Phil & Peter.

Jimmy/Dad/Grandad We now have another big hole in our hearts, you are a kind, loving, hardworking family man. Always with a smile on your face. We will miss you for the rest of our lives and hope you're at peace now with mum.

Received into St Augustine's Monday the 9th of March at 6pm. Funeral Mass Tuesday the 10th of March at 10:30am. Followed by Gedling Crematorium at 12pm. Afterwards at the Greyfriars Lounge, Gordon Road. Family Flowers only. Donations Gratefully received to Cancer Research. Coop Funeralcare 27 Plains Road Mapperley Nottingham NG3 5LG
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I may not have known Jimmy for long, but it was clear from the way everyone spoke about him how special he was. I’ll always think of him as Grandad, a name that carried so much love. Sending all my love to the family 🤍
Mollie Illingworth
18/02/2026
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18/02/2026
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Alex and Catia
15/02/2026
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15/02/2026
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Thoughts and prayers with you all xx
Donation left by Maggie Westbury
14/02/2026
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So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Fond memories of being welcomed into the Donovan home by Helen and Jimmy.
From Margaret, Annette and families
Margaret Westbury
14/02/2026
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Love you always
Love Mandy & Peter xx
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14/02/2026
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Mandy
14/02/2026
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Dad,Grandad
Love you always and will always miss you, sleep tight now you are reunited with mum.
Love Mandy Peter James Sean xxxx
Mandy
14/02/2026
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Marie Storer
14/02/2026
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