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Robert Lee Donovan, heavy equipment operator

June 21, 2019

Robert Lee Donovan, 69, of Lewes passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born Jan. 21, 1950, in Lewes, son of the late Henry and Irma (Beideman) Donovan.

Mr. Donovan worked as a heavy equipment operator for many different companies for his entire life. He was known for his love for working on cars and riding in his Corvette. In his spare time, Mr. Donovan could be found flying drones, target shooting, and fishing.

Mr. Donovan is survived his wife, Linda Claire Donovan; two children: Robert Donovan Jr. and Angelia Donovan; two stepchildren: Nicholas and Leslie Miller; three grandchildren: Lauren, Michelle and Robert Donovan III; one brother, Danny Donovan; and one sister, Karen Donovan.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Donovan's name to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947, or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Please visit Mr. Donovan's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

 

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