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Bartholomew “Bart” Michael Donovan

Date of Death: February 26, 2024

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Friday 3/8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Friday 3/8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Cemetery
Sacred Heart Cemetery
115 E. Bond Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-5858 |
Saturday 3/9

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Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) at ewtn.com

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
130 Keating Drive
Winchester, VA 22601

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Mass
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
130 Keating Drive
Winchester, Virginia 22601
(540) 662-5858 |
Saturday 3/9, 2:00 pm

Batholomew Michael Donovan, 83 of Gore, VA, passed away on February 26, 2024, at home.

Bart was born in 1940 in Union City, NJ, the son of the late Bartholomew and Celestine Donovan. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University and retired as an accountant for the United States Postal Service. Bart was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church where he was an active member of the choir and a Eucharistic Minister. Bart was the founder of Religious Appreciation Day. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Bart loved going to Costco and checking the stock market.

Bart married Mildred Eleanor Mary Klages on February 17, 1963, in Union City, NJ. She preceded him in death in May 2017.

Bart is survived by his daughters, Deborah Ann Donovan (fiancé Kevin Woodruff) of Matawan, NJ, Laura Lynn Goodenough Donovan (Ken) of Stafford, VA, Susan R. Donovan (Sherry Wright-Donovan) of Gore, VA; grandchildren, Crystal Ann Martin, Kathleen Goward, Deborah Fernandez, Michael Donovan, Adam Goodenough, Ryan Goodenough, Rebecca Floreno, Matthew Wright and Josh Wright and many great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents and wife, Bart is preceded in death by his sister, Celestine Behling.

A visitation will be held for Bart on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 2pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bart to Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) at ewtn.com or Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 130 Keating Drive, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Friday 3/8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Friday 3/8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cemetery
Sacred Heart Cemetery
115 E. Bond Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-5858 | Map
Saturday 3/9
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) at ewtn.com

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
130 Keating Drive
Winchester, VA 22601

Mass
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
130 Keating Drive
Winchester, Virginia 22601
(540) 662-5858 | Map
Saturday 3/9, 2:00 pm

Batholomew Michael Donovan, 83 of Gore, VA, passed away on February 26, 2024, at home. Bart was born in 1940 in Union City, NJ, the son of the late Bartholomew and Celestine Donovan. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University and retired as an accountant for the United States Postal Service. Bart wasContinue Reading

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SUSAN DONOVAN left a message on March 11, 2024:
Dad you we my friend and father. I was really honored to have taken care of you and mom. I will be lost without but I know you and mom are together in heaven. I will always love both of you..!❤️
Crespo Family left a message on March 7, 2024:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Patty jennings left a message on March 7, 2024:
Mr. Bart I am truly going to miss seeing you and our lunches.. I was very blessed to have met you you are a very special person to me .. love you rest in peace ♥️ 🕊️
Tom Batcha left a message on March 1, 2024:
Bart was a true and good man. A dedicated knight and treasurer alongside my father who was the financial secretary. Many good times with him at the meetings. God Bless.
Frank LeRose left a message on February 29, 2024:
Bart was part of a small group of guys who hung out together whenever we could and as a result we had many laughs and lasting memories. God has prepared a place for Bart and is with Him now. Bart is gone but I will remember him always. Frank LeRose
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Patty Carrino-Lee left a message on February 28, 2024:
My condolences too all the Family🙏🙏... I am a friend of your daughter Debbie. Now you Rest in Peace with your wife, both together Again......
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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