William J. Donovan

William J. Donovan WAREHAM William Joseph Donovan, 88 years, of Wareham, died unexpectedly, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Claire E. (Crosier) Donovan. He was born in Dorchester, a son of the late Arthur and Mary (Fallon) Donovan and for the past seven years he had been a resident of Wareham. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army with 3rd General Hospital in the African and European Theatre. Before his retirement, he had been employed for 32 years for the city of Quincy Highway Dept. He was a member and past commander of VFW, Merritt Island, Fla. He enjoyed bowling and loved reading and raising roses. He was also an avid Boston sports enthusiast. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, David Norcross and Thomas Norcross, both of Wareham, Pamela Newcomb of Plymouth, Alan Magnus of Marston Mills, Kathleen Norcross of Florida, Walita Crawford (formerly Sister Mary Claire, Sisters of the Poor) of Springfield and the late Linda Norcross and Florence Norcross. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel at Knollwood Memorial Park, 321 High St., Canton, Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m. followed by burial with military honors. Visiting hours Monday, 5-8 p.m. in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, MA 02301. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.