June E. Donovan, state retiree, fostered children

June E. Donovan, 73, of Georgetown peacefully passed away at home Monday, March 2, 2026.  

June was born the daughter of the late Preston E. and Alice G. (Burton) Donovan.

June worked as a social services specialist for the State of Delaware at the Department of Aging and Physical Disabilities with 24 years of dedicated service, after which she volunteered in several positions. At three different times in her life, she cared for a total of 23 foster children.

June attended Water’s Edge Church in Milton.

In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth White; brothers, Albert, Joseph and Charles Donovan; and a nephew, Dean Cannon.

June is survived by her daughter, Crystal Slakes (Rob); son, Michael O'Day; sister, Dorothy Cannon; niece, Julie Robinson (Alan); nephews, Jimmy and Daryl Cannon; six grandchildren; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

A time of visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, March 9, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Services will conclude with a graveside service at Conley’s Chapel Cemetery in Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, June requested that donations be made to CHEER, cheerde.com/donate.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Services of Georgetown.

Online condolences may be shared to the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.