Donovan Rankin

NEW WATERFORD - Donovan David Charles Douglas Rankin was born asleep into the arms of his mother, Holly C. Rankin, Monday at the St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center.

In addition to this mother, he is survived by his father, John Martin, of East Palestine; his maternal grandparents, Dave and Sharon Rankin, and his great grandmother, Shirley Harrison, all of New Waterford. He also leaves uncle Eric and aunt Shannon of Fairbanks, Alaska, uncle Josh Rankin of New Waterford, and cousins, Keegan, Haylie, and Kaitlyn Rankin; as well as his paternal grandparents, John and Bonnie Martin of East Palestine.

Arrangements were with the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home, East Palestine. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions in Donovan's memory may be made to the Trisomy 18 Foundation, 4491 Cheshire Station Plaza, Suite 157, Dale City, VA 22193 or to Donovan's legacy page: www.trisomy18.org/goto/donovanrankin.www.oliver-linsley.com

6/26/09