
There is no human culture where men who are weak are considered manlier while women who are muscular are considered more womanly. This has absolutely nothing to do with culture. Put differently, men with more muscle look less like most women, and more like the least androgynous men. Men who increase their testosterone levels- either through training and diet or via artificial means- tend to look more masculine. Men who have more muscle tend to have and maintain higher testosterone levels, and men who have higher testosterone levels tend to have an easier time getting bigger and stronger.

Honor is concern for one's reputation for strength, courage and mastery within the context of an honor group comprised primarily of other men. Aside from basic reproductive plumbing, greater strength is one of the most prominent, historically consequential and consistently measurable physical differences between males and females. Increased strength is one of the fundamental biological differences between males and females. Strength is not an arbitrary value assigned by human cultures.

An overabundance of one is worth less without and adequate amount of the other.

Courage and strength are synergetic virtues. Arrangements entrusted to Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel, Belleville (61).Courage is an animating spirit of masculinity, and it is crucial to any meaningful definition of masculinity.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Belleville Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Club (by cheque), would be appreciated by the family. A Private Graveside Service will be held at St. Predeceased by his brothers Dutch, Ron, and Gord, and by his sisters Barb and Patty. He was the proud grandpa to Brent, Tyler, Michelle, Justin, Josh, Joey, Jason, late Tanya, Maelande, Natalie, and many great- grandchildren. He will also be forever loved by his 8 children James Donovan of Balmertown, Victoria Casson of Windsor, Jacqueline Soule (Jeff) of Brighton, Tom Donovan, Deborah Kingsman, Cynthia Soule, Carl Donovan, and Steven Donovan (Karen) all of Belleville. Predeceased by his beloved wife Thomaseena Joan Donovan (nee LaRue). It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Joseph "Jack" Donovan, on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the age of 87. Founder of Belleville Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Club
