Ellen Donovan

Ellen (Snigg) Donovan, 99, formerly of Durham, wife of the late John J. Donovan, died Friday March 4, 2022 at Apple Rehab, Middletown. She was born in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late William M. and Theresa (Melia) Snigg. She was a parishioner of Notre Dame Church in Durham and a member of the Notre Dame Church First Parish Council. She taught religious instruction at the church for many years. She enjoyed being a Girl Scout Leader in Durham. She participated in helping with many Red Cross blood drives. Ellen loved being a homemaker, wife and mother. She enjoyed helping others. Ellen is survived by nieces, Lauren Snigg Woods and her husband Geoffrey of Haddam their daughter Meredith and husband Jordan Ingram of Westerly RI, Mary Poisson and her husband Joseph of New London, NH, Barbara Brimmer and her husband William of Newtown, predeceased by niece Sharon Felt, by nephews, Thomas Curry of Cromwell, and William Curry of New Britain. Steven Snigg and his wife Dianne of Lynn Haven, FL, and Michael Snigg and Paula Guenther of Laramie, WY as well as several grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Marie E. Donovan and her brother, William F. Snigg. A Memorial Mass will be held at Notre Dame Church, Main St., Durham on May 9th at 10 a.m. Burial was held at Mica Hill Cemetery, Durham. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to The Middlesex Central Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross, Middletown CT. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.