William Bob Donovan

William Bob Donovan obituary, Lewiston, ME

William Bob Donovan

William Donovan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Funeral Alternatives Group - Lewiston on Sep. 2, 2022.
Date of Death: June 15, 2019
Date of Birth: June 6, 1942
William '"Bob" Donovan, 77 of Lisbon died following a long illness at his home on June 15, 2019. He was born in Lewiston, on June 6, 1942 a son of Mildred and William Donovan.
Bob served in the Maine Army National Guard for 39 and a half years retiring from service in 2004. Bob was an avid hockey player and played for the semi pros in his younger years. In his later years he also worked at Lowe's in Brunswick. Bob remained very involved in the military causes with his involvement with the Augusta Area Military Association and at his local American Legion Post #158. He also served several years as selectman for the town of Lisbon
Bob was educated in Lewiston Schools graduating from Lewiston High School with the class of 1960. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Bob is survived by his wife Sue Donovan, daughters Kelly Middleton of Anacortez, WA, Colleen Donovan of Tampa, Fl, Karen Donovan of Lisbon and Haley Donovan of Lewiston as well as a son William Donovan Jr. of Seattle, WA. Bob also leaves his grandchildren Colin Middleton, Erin Middleton, Owen Donovan, and Grayson Donovan.
Bob was predeceased by his parents and his son Peter Donovan.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Bob's memory to the American Legion Post #158, 10 Webster Rd, Lisbon, Me
A Celebration of Bob's life will be held American Legion Post 158 on Sunday June 23rd from 12 - 2 pm. A private burial will be held on a later date.

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