Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:36 am

LEBANON - Susan F. Carter (Pierce) Donovan, 62, of Lebanon, Maine. died on February 24, 2015, at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on December 1, 1952, in Sanford, Maine, daughter of the late Reggie and Jeannine (Lizotte) Carter and was predeceased by her first husband Frank E. Pierce.

She worked at the Rochester Manor for 35 years as the office manager retiring 4 years ago due to failing health. Susan enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved Alan Jackson. Everyone that knew Susan, knew that she was an avid fan of the Patriots having been to many games in Gillette Stadium over the years. She would quickly tell you that she was a fan of the Patriots long before they were a winning team! She loved having family dinner on "OUIE Tuesday" (as long as she did not have to cook). She especially enjoyed taking care of her 2 grandsons, Damon & Carter.

Susan is survived by her husband, Jim, her children, Lynn and her husband Ryan Feineman of Lebanon. Chad Pierce and his wife Becky of Lebanon. Her stepson Chris and his wife Jessica of Lebanon. Her sister Rachel Plante and her husband Richard of East Wakefield, N.H. Her brother, Roger Carter and his wife Beverly of Lebanon. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; including her special little cousin Gregary.