Robert J. Donovan

Dear Pat and family, it was just yesterday that I heard of Bob`s passing. All the wonderful memories of the good times we had together Immediately came to mine. He will be missed. He was a wonderful person. His memory will forever live in our heart.

Bob was a really good person, very easy to get along with. I also learned while working with him that he and his brother were brick masons. He did several jobs for me over the years, always top shelf, just like his police work. Richard Kane

Jim and the Donovan Family, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We are keeping your family in our prayers. Sincerely, Brendan and Kevin O´Toole

my condolences to you Pat and family.Bob was not only my best friend growing up on Hayden ave but also best man at my wedding.We were best friends all during are school years.He was a great friend.

a quiet level headed kind man, who seemed to always think of others when making the sometimes very hard decisions, rest in peace Captain,be with the other brothers and sisters, guarding the heavens,,,,r.restaino/retired Spd

Worked with Bob in the 70s and 80s at the PD. Always a fair Supervisor and Humanitarian. My condolences to his family.

Jimmy, Sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. He was great guy I had the pleasure to work under while assigned to the Sector D Community Police Unit. Always a big smile. Never seemed to get upset, very calm and level headed. God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Donovan family. Captain Donovan was a staple for the Springfield Police Department for many years. May he rest in heavenly peace.

To the family of Robert Donovan my prayers are with you. Robert taught me in his way to walk the North End as a new PO. Over the years worked with and for him, a pleasure. Robert was always a "trainer" in his own way. Springfield has lost a great "cop", rest in peace Bob. Ray Phaneuf SPD ret.