Bradley James Donovan

bradley donovan

October 27, 1953 ~ July 16, 2019

Born in: Titusville, Pennsylvania

CENTERVILLE -Bradley J. Donovan, 65 of Centerville, was called away to heaven unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born on October 27, 1953 in Titusville, son of the late James and Arlene Goodwill Donovan. He married his best friend and favorite breakfast date, Dolores Smith on April 9, 1977, she survives. Bradley proudly served in the United States Navy after graduating from high school. He loved spending time with his family, puttering around on their hobby farm, teaching his grandsons how to work, how to enjoy life and most importantly, how to love and serve his Lord. Bradley was loved beyond words and left an amazing impact with everyone he met. He was truly involved with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dolores Donovan, of Centerville; daughters, Emily Kerr and her husband Kyle of Titusville; and Abbi Martin and her husband John of Titusville; grandchildren, Kaleb, Zachary, Benjamin, Levi, Joshua, Izannah and Lukas Kerr (and a new grandbaby due to arrive in March 2020), Curtis and Autum Martin; his sister, Carol Wyant of Townville and two brothers, Art Donovan and his wife Pam of Titusville and Jim Donovan and his wife Colleen of Union City. In addition to his parents, Bradley was preceded in passing by his brother Bruce Donovan. Friends and family are invited to call the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360, on Monday, July 22, 2019, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.. There will be a funeral service held there on Tuesday, July 23 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Raymond Fate officiating. Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16360. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Bradley's Book of Memories at www.warrenfh.com

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  1. He was one of the kindest gentlest men I ever had the privilege to know. He has left a lasting impression to me of what a true husband and father should be.

  2. So sorry for your loss from Janet and Charles Burr( friends of Jeannette and Gary) You welcomed us to a couple of picnics at your old address and it was enjoyable.

  3. Delores I am so sorry to hear about Brad. I am sending you prayers and thinking of you and your family. I understand your loss and hope you can get past this with the love of your family.

  4. Dee, Em and Abby
    I’m so sorry for your loss. “Uncle” Brad was one of my favorite people. He was such a kind and gentle man. I will forever remember him with love and fondness. I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you during this difficult, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Bonnie Jo

  5. I would just like to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss…I was just saying last weekend that I hadn’t seen him or the boys on a Saturday for awhile…it broke my heart when I saw this in the paper. He was an amazing man and will forever be in my thoughts…again please know that I am very sorry for your loss.

    Love Tonette (MaDonnas)


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