Joseph H. Donovan, dedicated farmer

Joseph H. Donovan, a dedicated laborer and proud farmer, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Cadia Healthcare- Renaissance, Millsboro. Born Dec. 15, 1942, in Redden, Joseph was a lifetime resident of Georgetown.

He is survived by his sisters, June Donovan and Dorothy Cannon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston E. and Alice G. (Burton) Donovan; and his siblings, Elizabeth White, Albert Donovan and Charles Donovan.

Joseph was a valued member of the CHEER Center in Georgetown for more than 10 years, where he enjoyed participating in card games, bingo, and coloring. His contributions to his community and his passion for farming will be long remembered.

A viewing will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, followed by the funeral service from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Interment will take place at 2 p.m., at Conley's Chapel Cemetery in Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Joseph may be given to the CHEER Center in Georgetown.

Joseph will be deeply missed by all who knew him.