Molly Murphy Donovan and Michael Donovan Obituary, Death: Unimaginable Tragedy as Mother and Six-Year-Old Son Are Fatally Struck by School Bus While Walking to Mamaroneck Avenue School, Leaving Family and Community in Unfathomable Grief
Molly Murphy Donovan, a 43-year-old mother, and her six-year-old son, Michael Donovan, a kindergartner at Mamaroneck Avenue School, tragically lost their lives on Thursday morning after being struck by a school bus while walking to school on Mamaroneck Avenue near New Street. The devastating incident has left the family and the community in unbearable grief.
The tragic accident occurred when a school bus, traveling eastbound from New Street, turned left onto Mamaroneck Avenue with a green light and struck the mother and son, who were crossing the street at the designated crosswalk with the walk sign. Witnesses described the heart-wrenching scene of the mother desperately calling out for the bus to stop, and one witness, Nick Zamora, expressed his sorrow at seeing the child’s lunch box, school bag, and scattered pencils, knowing that he had been looking forward to a day at school which tragically turned out to be his last.
The police investigation is ongoing, but it appears to be a tragic accident, and no charges have been filed against the 68-year-old bus driver, who is cooperating with the authorities. However, concerns have been raised about why the bus driver did not yield to the pedestrians, and parents have long been requesting a crossing guard at the intersection, emphasizing that this devastating incident could have been prevented.
The community is coming together to mourn the loss of Molly and Michael, and a petition has been initiated on (link unavailable) to advocate for improved pedestrian safety around the school. The police, along with the Village of Mamaroneck officials, are collaborating with Westchester County to investigate and implement measures to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety at the intersection.
Molly and Michael’s family have been left reeling from the news of their passing. Their loved ones remember them as kind and compassionate individuals who always put others before themselves. Their presence in their lives will be deeply missed, and their family will find comfort in the memories they shared with them.
The community is rallying around the family, offering support and condolences during this difficult time. The school district has mobilized crisis support teams and is working with the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center, the Bereavement Center of Westchester, a mobile crisis team, as well as school psychologists and social workers to provide counseling services to students and staff.
Molly and Michael will be deeply missed by all who knew them. Their kind hearts, infectious smiles, and generosity will never be forgotten. Their family and friends will hold them in their memories forever, and their community will come together to support them during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Molly Murphy Donovan and Michael Donovan. Your memories will live on in the hearts of all who knew you. Your kind hearts, infectious smiles, and generosity will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Molly and Michael’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate their lives and share memories.
The community will come together to support the family and to ensure that such a tragic incident is never repeated. The memory of Molly and Michael will live on, and their tragic loss will not be in vain.
