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Dear Faith,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's death. A great man. He always made us laugh and enjoy life. Much to admire in Bill.
Lennie Mullaney
Lennie Mullaney
January 17, 2008 | Harpswell, ME
Burlington and New Britain, Connecticut
DONOVAN, Dr. William F., Jr. Dr. William F. Donovan Jr., 79, of Burlington, husband of Faith Ann (Ruszala) Donovan, died suddenly Thursday (January 10, 2008). Born in Camden, NJ, the son of the late William F. Donovan Sr. and the late Rebecca (Peterson) Donovan, he received a Bachelor of...
Read MoreDear Faith,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's death. A great man. He always made us laugh and enjoy life. Much to admire in Bill.
Lennie Mullaney
Lennie Mullaney
January 17, 2008 | Harpswell, ME
Faith,
I regret that I am not in Connecticut to attend Bill's service. I will carry fond memories of Bill riding his bike to the library and reading the paper by the our fireplace.
Anne Walluk
January 16, 2008 | Burlington, CT
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish the memories as they will bring you much needed comfort.
Cathie Brooks-Sanginetti
January 15, 2008 | Pittsfield, MA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Bill Donovan. The staff will miss seeing him in the library.
Marie Spratlin Hasskarl, Director
Burlington Public Library
Marie Spratlin Hasskarl
January 14, 2008 | Burlington, CT
Dr Donovan at a retirement photo in The Herald 1992
I would like to say "Thank You" to Dr Donovan for being such an understanding teacher when I was in a certain situation.
It seemed that I was doing great in his Essay tests for History 261 in 1990. I got a B , B then I got an "F" in the third test which was a multiple choice (which I am not good at anyway--have always prefered essays over multiple choices) and knowing that the final exam would be another multiple choice test. The lowest would be dropped and fearing that I might do...
Jim Golon
January 14, 2008 | New Britain, CT
Our deepest sympathy for the entire family in this difficult time. Peace be with you all. Love Jon & Michele(sister of Dale)
Jon & Michele Bossie
January 13, 2008 | Milford, NH
Faith,
My deepest sympathy for your lose. At any occasion that Bill, you and I happened to be together, he always impressed me as worldly, intelligent, adventurous and a sincerely warm man.
Joe Rutka
January 13, 2008 | Colchester, CT
I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Donovan's passing. I have fond memories of my days at TCC where he was a great friend and teacher.
Roger Carlson
Class of 59
Roger Carlson
January 13, 2008 | Bluffton, SC
Sharon & Family:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He seemed like a real fine man. My condolences to you and your family.
Donna Gregory
January 13, 2008 | Agawam, MA