WATERVILLE – Jesse Laurence Donovan passed away at his home on Sept. 1, 2021. He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Nov. 4, 1973, but lived always in Maine. Jesse went to grade school in Embden and graduated from Waterville High School in 1992.

Jesse lived in Waterville where he was restoring his house and turning it into a home. He had a special talent for growing plants and taking care of animals. Jesse was also a gifted artist with the heart and soul of a true gentleman. For many years he worked with his father and sister in the family business installing doors and specialties on commercial construction projects. Jesse took pride in his work and was known throughout the state of Maine for his craftsmanship and strong work ethic. He was very kind, generous, and always looking for ways to make people smile and laugh. He enjoyed cooking, woodworking, fishing, and gardening.

Jesse is survived by his father and stepmother, Robert and Sara Donovan, his mother, Janis Maya White, his sister, Emma Donovan, several aunts, uncles and cousins, his good friends, Hank and Alisa Snipe and family, and his cat, Diva. There will be a graveside service at the Sunset Cemetery in North Anson at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, with a gathering afterwards at the Embden Community Center. All are welcome to attend.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.