Atkinson, NH:Nancy N. Donovan, age 76 of Atkinson, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 2, 2012 at Courville at Manchester in Manchester, NH.



Nancy was born on August 18, 1936 in Andover, MA the daughter of Reginald G. and Marion (Holmes) Norton.She was raised in Andover and graduated from Punchard High School Class of 1954.



She married her husband Paul D. Donovan of North Andover in 1960.Nancy worked as a file clerk for the Andover Companies and retired from there in 2001.



Nancy was predeceased by her mother, Marion (Holmes) Norton, her father, Reginald G. Norton, her husband, Paul D. Donovan, and her son, Daniel J. Donovan.She is survived by her son, Guy P. Donovan and his wife Lorinda A. of Northwood, ND and her granddaughter, Susannah Donovan.



There are no calling hours.Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services which will be held on Thursday September 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Atkinson Congregational Church 101 Main Street Rt. 121 Atkinson, NH 03811.The funeral procession will form at 10:00 AM at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home 116 Main Street Rt. 121A in Plaistow, NH 03865.Burial will follow in Atkinson Cemetery, Atkinson, NH.



Donations in Mrs. Donovan's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.



Please visit www.brooksidechapelfh.com to view the obituary and sign the on-line register book.