Elizabeth Ann Donovan

WEBSTER – Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Dargie) Donovan, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Christopher House in Worcester.

She is survived by six children, Daniel Donovan and his wife Debra of Paxton, Debora Cain of Webster, Maureen Bombard and her husband Richard of Marlborough, Timothy Donovan and his wife Michelle of Webster, Kathleen Edwards and her husband Gareth of Douglas, and Tracey Navaroli and her husband Scott of Southborough; three sisters, Elaine Szeredy of Dudley, Joan McKeon of Michigan, and Kathleen Guerard and her husband David of York, ME; ten grandchildren, Steven, Brian, Ryan, John, Shannon, Jennifer, Spencer, Morgan, Erin, and Bryan; thirteen great-grandchildren, Emilia, Miriam, Will, Cameran, John, Patrick, Benjamin, Camino, Ava, Callan, Brielle, Leo, and Sunni; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Theresa Donovan; her former husband, Philip Donovan; two sons-in-law, Mark Turgeon and Walter Cain; and her good friend, Lorraine Ducharme.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Hector and Caroline (Gay) Dargie, and lived in Oxford, Brookfield, and Webster for most of her life. She also enjoyed spending winters in Florida. She graduated from Oxford High School.

Betty was an accomplished golfer in the Worcester County area. Her love for golf brought her on a journey to a career as an LPGA professional golf instructor for over 35 years, becoming a club professional at several local golf courses, including Pine Ridge Country Club, and she especially enjoyed teaching women and children. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, woodworking, playing Bingo, watching golf and Boston Red Sox games, and always liked to stay busy.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at St. Louis Church, 14 Lake St., Webster. Those attending are respectfully requested to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford.