Phyllis Donovan

June 1, 1935 ~ April 2, 2024

Phyllis Donovan, born on June 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, passed peacefully into eternal rest on April 2, 2024, in Newburgh, New York at 88 years old. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Donovan, and her son-in-law John Peck.

Phyllis was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Spring Valley, NY. She was a former President of the Mother's League and facilitated BINGO, organized dances, coached the CYO cheerleading squad, and was a Brownie Troop leader. Phyllis will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Phyllis is bereaved and survived by her children: Christopher Donovan and wife Nuvia; Robin Donovan; Theresa Collishaw and husband Arthur; Kelly Menard; Elizabeth Donovan and husband Robert Clarke; and Regina Peck; her grandchildren Catherine Ryan and husband Matthew; Alexis Wood and husband Eric; Lorelei Volpe and husband Chris Underhill; Victoria Menard, Tony Clarke; Thomas Collishaw; Nicholas Menard; Joseph Clarke; Lee Young; Anna Donovan; Johann Donovan; Ethan Peck; Ella Peck; Tylor Clarke; Sean Clarke; and Adrianna Clarke. Phyllis was blessed with one great-grandchild, Kennedy Hann.

Phyllis's greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. She spent countless days playing with her grandchildren while watching them bloom and grow. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild will cherish the endless memories that they created together. She was a vivacious and energetic woman, and was always there for those in need.

The family has decided on a simple cremation. Information regarding a celebration of life will be communicated at a later date.