Marion M.(Malas)

Donovan

Marion entered eternal rest on Thursday July 15 with her family at her side after a short illness and rapid decline of health.  She was 90 years of age.

Born and raised in Chelsea, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Rolka) Malas.  Marion attended and graduated from Chelsea High School and continued her education attending college for two years.

She was married to Lawrence Donovan and raised her daughter from their Chelsea home.

Marion worked outside of her home as an insurance policy writer for independent agents at Boit Dalton and Church, Frank B. Hall & Co. in Boston.  She retired after a career of 50 years.

She was a member of the Chelsea Elk's Emblem Club for many years.

A lifelong resident of Chelsea, Marion also shared the past 15 years residing with her daughter in Saugus where she was a contributing household member and beloved family companion. Well-known as "Bupsch" by her grandchildren and family friends, she was a dedicated Red Sox Fan who enjoyed her quite at home lifestyle.

She was widowed in 1994 with the passing of her beloved husband and late Chelsea Police Lt., Lawrence J. Donovan.  In addition to her husband and parents she was also predeceased by her brothers, Walter Malas and Henry Malas

She is survived by her loving daughter and caregiver, Karen C. Speziale and her husband Anthony "Tony" of Saugus. She was the cherished grandmother "Bupsch" of Paul Speziale and his companion Dara Smith of Plymouth/Chelsea, and Lisa Speziale and her companion Shane Bryson of Melrose.  And dear sister-in-law Rosemarie Malas of Chelsea. She is also survived by her beloved canine companion "Bubba"

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend her visiting hours at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday July 20 from 4 - 8 P.M.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Wednesday July 21, at 9:00 A.M.  Followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave, Revere at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 038105.

https://www.stjude.org/donate

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