DONOVAN, Brendan J. Of Brookline on November 16, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia M. (Foley) Donovan. Loving father of Brendan J. Jr. of East Harwich, Sean W. and wife Danaee of Framingham, Erin M. Proulx and husband James of Franklin and Timothy P. and wife Barbara of Groton. Dear brother of the late Lois Lynn and Grace Farrell. Also survived by his adored eleven grandchildren, one great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning November 25th from 9:15 10:00 in St. Lawrence Church, Chestnut Hill followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations made to the BIDMC-Needham, 148 Chestnut St., Needham, MA. 02492 would be appreciated.