GEORGE B. DONOVAN

1926 - 2016

DONOVAN, George B. Age 90, of Tewksbury, formerly of Medford, passed away Aug. 18, 2016. Retired Textron Corp. Engineer, WW II Army Vet. Beloved husband of Carolynn (Santorsola) Donovan and the late Eleanor (Alves) Donovan. Father of Robert Donovan and his wife Patricia, Michael Donovan, Retired Tewksbury Police Chief, Alfred Donovan and his wife Kathleen all of Tewksbury, David Donovan and his wife Lynne of Westford, and Mark Donovan and his wife Patricia of Tewksbury. Brother of Robert J. Donovan and his wife Virginia of Medford and the late William Donovan, Lillian Foley, Leona Graffigino, Claire Dockray, and Alice Doughty. He leaves 26 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. George was the grandfather of the late Ryan. J. Donovan. Calling hours are Monday, Aug. 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., TEWKSBURY. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 72 East Concord St., Boston, MA 02118 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.

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