Fr Leo (Cornelius) Donovan O.P.

Fr. Leo Donovan was one of the most beautiful and noble people I ever met. He would always try to accommodate you in any way he could. He was a living saint in every aspect. He married me and my wife, and he baptized our only child, Nicholas Leo, who was also his godson. There are no words to describe the affection my family and I have for Fr. Leo. He was greatly loved, just as he will be greatly missed. His memory is a blessing and will live on in our hearts. I know he is flying high with all the saints and angels. Forever loved deep within our hearts.

Fr Leo was my Manager and friend when I worked at Arima Girls RC school from 1990 to 1998 and he was Our Parish Priest ,a truly beautiful human being and a great friend.RIP Fr Leo.

Fr. Leo had a profound impact on my life in so many ways. He performed my baptism and administered my first communion. He was always there for me and my family. He is my godfather, an inspiration, and an excellent role model for me. He inspired me and continues to do so every day. He was very compassionate, gentle, honourable, and genuine. A true saint who walked the earth and diligently served the Lord. His love for people was truly sincere and genuine. He never turned away anyone who sought his help. You will not find a kinder or more sincere person in this world. His love for dogs was simply extraordinary. No words can express how much he meant to me and my family. Fr Leo Your presence in my life has always been a blessing. Thank you for being there for me; you are my precious and beloved, Fr. Leo. Your presence in my life has always been an absolute blessing. Your memory is a treasure; you will always be remembered and forever loved. You are forever engraved in the depths of my heart. I love you, Fr. Leo Donovan. Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day."

Fr. Leo seved for many years at my parish at Fatima church in Curepe. He always reminded me of my Irish surname and had a very powerful and engaging voice. Rest in peace Fr. Leo and fly with the angels.

Christine Kelly

Sending thoughts and prayers to Margaret and all Fr Leo’s family. May he rest in his eternal reward 🙏

Deepest Sympathy To Margaret , Jack& Joseph On The Death Of Fr Leo.
May He Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Jack, Joseph & the O'Donovan Family also his Dominican Community on the passing of Fr Leo. May he Rest in Peace.

Very sorry for your loss, our sympathy to all the family and to the Dominican community.

Rest in peace, Fr Leo Donovan May you receive your heavenly reward.

My sincere sympathy to all of dear Fr Leo's loved ones at this sad time. He was my guardian, I his protege, when we were young Dominicans. He was very kind, supportive, helpful, friendly, and a good example, a straight, down-the-line, good person. May he rest now in peace in the company and care of the Great High Priest. Holy Mass will be offered.

Our dear Fr. Leo will be remembered forever in the hearts of the people of St.Anthony,s Petit Valley....
Fr ENRICHED our liturgy by immediately having booklets printed with beautiful hymns for Lent and Easter...
Fr.believed that good music ENGANCED the liturgy...

At the Easter vigil Mass Fr, with the Church in darkness and the new fire at the front of the altar Fr. Stated that tjis is a non fire...sit back and LISTEN to your SALVATION history as ALL the readings were read...

At Meditation THE HOLY CITY will be sung....this usually transported me back to my visit to the HOLY CITY in 1985...

Fr. Leo, we appreciate your love, your eternal gratitude, your wisdom, your kindness.....will always remember our trips to Maracas bay, the movies, the teas with our CARING FOR THE CLERGY team...

May God bless you and grant you ETERNAL REST...GOOD AND FAITHFUL FRIEND

My sympathies to Father Leo's family and friends from the Baptiste family in Trinidad. May God continue to grant him eternal rest.

Rest in peace

he came to do his lords work and did it well, best priest I ever meet a gentle giant with lots of values. he left a lasting footprint on our hearts, loved by all who knew him. he will be sadly missed.it was a pleasure knowing you Father Leo, may the angels of heaven carry you onward to your next journey. and may God grant you eternal resting peace. condolences from my home to your home and family. rest peacefully.

CONDOLENCES FROM MS YVONNE ROGERS & FAMILY IN TRINIDAD. FATHER LEO WAS A GENTLE GIANT LOVED BY ALL; HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. REST IN PERPETUAL PEACE AN MAY GOD GRANT YOU ETERNAL REST.

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of dear Fr. Leo, who will always hold a very special place in our hearts here in Trinidad. God bless you, Father, and thanks for everything. May the angels welcome you home.

Condolences to The Donovan Family on the sad passing of Fr. Leo.
We remember his many visits to Ashbrook
and to play Golf with his dear brother Tony r.i.p.
Wish Fr Leo great peace in the company of all his relations who have predeceased him

Thank you for being a wonderful shepherd to all of us in Trinidad. Rest in peace dear Fr. Leo. You are greatly missed.

Fr Leo was a part of so many important events in our lives, baptism, confirmation, wedding and house blessing. As a confessor and counsellor, he truly was “in persona Christi”. He is now, where he was born to be, a saint in heaven. Thank you Fr Leo, we love you. Thanks to his family for sharing him with the world.

Rest in Eternal Peace Fr Leo. We will miss you.

Rest in Peace Father Leo.
Thank you for such a wonderful influence on us and the children while in St Anthony's Petit Valley. Your kind words of advice and encouragement meant the world to us. You touched us all in your own way and you would always be remembered in our hearts.
May your soul rest in eternal peace.

Fly high Father Leo!🩵 I have no doubt that you will. A gentleman! RIP🙏

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Jack,Joseph and all Fr.Leo's relatives.
I met him many times in Tony R.I.P. and Mary's house in Ashbrook.
May his gentle soul rest in peace and may he be rewarded for all his missionary work.

Fr Leo and my brother were Ordained on the same day in 1967.They were great friends.
May Fr Leo rest in peace Amen

Deepest Sympathy to Margaret, Jack and Joseph on the death of your brother Fr. Leo ( Neilus ) Many Happy memories
RIP Neilus

I had the pleasure of meeting Fr. Leo upon his return to Ireland in 2017. My good friend Greer Kelly in Trinidad asked me to visit him. My family and I have enjoyed many outings with him. I know we now have a saint in heaven to look after us. My condolences to his family, his friends and community. Rest in eternal peace Fr. Leo.

Deepest condolences and sympathy all Rev Fr Leo’s family and community on your deep loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time 🙏
— Noel Healy Padre Pio Centre Circular Rd Kilkee

Deepest condolences to all of Fr Leo’s brothers, sister, nephews, niece, and extended Dominican family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
John Donovan Newcastle West (Grouse Lodge, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick)

Sending my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Fr. Leo Donovan who played such a meaningful role in my life and marriage. May his soul rest in peace, and may all who knew him find comfort in the cherished memories we all shared with him........wedding day on August 1st 1993

May the light of faith guide us through this difficult time as we mourn the loss of our beloved priest. His legacy of kindness and wisdom will continue to inspire and bless all those whose lives he touched. Keeping all in my thoughts and prayers....

Sending my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Fr. Leo Donovan who played such a meaningful role in my life and marriage. May his soul rest in peace, and may all who knew him find comfort in the cherished memories we all shared with him........From Ricky & Jan..wedding day on August 1st 1993.

What a precious priest Fr Leo was! I am so grateful for his hearing my confessions at St Anthony's in Petit Valley, Trinidad over the years - his special warmth, his love of music, the time he took to chat, although he was a man of few words. I was privileged to convey my gratitude to him for his priesthood when he had just returned to Ireland. May he rest in eternal peace. May his family and friends be mercifully consoled. I offer my deepest condolences. In prayerful gratitude...

Fr. Leo is a saint who walked the earth among us. He touched the lives of so many. Your encounter with him was always amazing and unforgettable. My family and I were very fortunate to have you as part of our lives and family. We cannot thank you enough for all the love and support you gave to us, especially your godson, Nicholas Leo, who adores you tremendously and will miss you deeply. You were the best godfather and role model for him. Your life was a blessing, and your memory is a treasure. You will forever remain in our hearts and lives.

Rest In Peace leo. What a gentleman. We will miss you x x x

Rest in peace Fr. Leo. You will always be cherised by your parish in Petit Valley. Thanks for the guidance and support.

Deepest sympathy to Fr. Leo's brothers, sister, extended family and Dominican brethren on his passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I met you January 1993.
Thank you..........
I wish you eternal peace.
Rest in Paradise.

Fatima RC, Curepe, Trinidad.

Sincere condolences to all of Nelius’s family in Limerick and Dublin. I have fond memories of him visiting Limerick over the years. Thinking of ye all at this time.

Fr Leo baptized our children and was instrumental in our son being an acolyte. He also was very involved in the confirmation of our sons. Unlike other priests Fr Leo would at each session come and give a small homily on the Sunday mass gospel and say the rosary with the candidates. We will always cherish him in our fondest memories! May he be greeted by God's angels as he is welcomed into the heavenly banquet.