DONOVAN: John Donovan passed away at the age of 82 on January 8th, 2026 in Maidstone Pine Island Lodge peacefully surrounded by his family. John was born in Lashburn, Saskatchewan, to John (Jack) and Elizabeth (Betty) Donovan on August 26, 1943, as the 5th child of 17. Growing up in Waseca, SK. on the farm, John came to value hard work, honesty and respect, but most importantly he gained a deep love for his family. John was the rock in his home as a strong, hardworking man. John was married to Gloria Rhinehart on May 21,1966 for 59 years and had four daughters that he cherished. He had a very patient and gentle way with his family. John’s career first saw him working with Husky before becoming a consultant. He was well respected and liked by all the people that he met throughout his life. John was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it and family gatherings were always filled with laughter due to John’s sharp sense of humor. John had battled dementia daily for his last 7 years, and for the final 11 months he resided in the Pine Island Lodge where family could visit him. John enjoyed camping with his family, collecting coins, old-fashioned cars and traveling the world. What John enjoyed most was spending time with the ones he loved. John always made them his main priority, and he will be deeply missed. John is survived by: his spouse Gloria Donovan; daughters, Marie (Calvin) Nicholson, Suzann (Shane) Tingley, Lisa (Leigh) Schooley and Cara (Kevin) Boyer; grandchildren, Dustin (Courtney), Nicholson, Katherine (Even) Keck, Taylor (Mark) Lane, Alex Tingley, Hannah (Jaylon) Kuhn, John and Jake Schooley, Camryn (Kane) Boyer and Kalib (Jade) Boyer; great-grandchildren, Everett, Wyatt, Harper, Jack and Ellie; sisters, Mary McFadyen, Catherine (Cliff) Metherell, Anne Reid, Susan (Nigel) McGee, Margaret (Mel) Zerr, Theresa (Dean) Smart, Ellen Oleksiuk, Louise (Adrian) Hume and Isabell (Glen) Kramer; brothers Paul (Carolin) Donovan and Peter (Penny) Donovan; sister-in-law, Renee Donovan; brother-in-law, George Yawrenko; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by: his parents, John and Betty Donovan; sisters, Bernadette Donovan, Olive Yawrenko, Elaine Glies and Rita Kohlman; brother, Morris Donovan; and brothers-in-law, Bruce McFadyen, Nick Kohlman and Michael Oleksiuk. A Memorial Celebration for John will be held at a later date. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.
CARD OF THANKS The family of John Donovan would like to express their thanks for the compassionate care that he received from the staff at the Maidstone Pine Island Lodge
