Donovan Sr., William “Bill” (1946-2023) Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather William (Bill) Donovan Sr. of Westwood, formerly of Weymouth and Abington passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a long illness. He was the loving husband for over 53 years of Sheila (O’Connor) Donovan who survives him. Bill was a well-known local businessman and Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee for over 35 years and enjoyed immensely the relationships he built and maintained during his time in business.
Besides his wife, Bill is survived by his three children, William Donovan Jr. of Boston, Kerry Donovan of Westwood and Matthew Donovan of Kansas City, MO as well as Matthew’s wife Andromahy (Kouris) Donovan. He will be remembered as “Puppi” fondly by his grandchildren, Kerry’s sons, Christopher Green, Brian Green, Luke Green and Cameron Green all of Westwood and Matthew’s son Shane Donovan of Kansas City. Bill will be forever in the hearts of his seven siblings, Robert Donovan of Tampa, FL, Nancy McGinn of Hingham, Jane Hill of Lawrenceville, GA, Mary Lou Jackson of Rockland, John Donovan of Hull, Kevin Donovan of Hull and Kathleen Smith of Marshfield and their respective families with nephews and nieces too numerous to mention but all with beautiful memories of the terror and generosity that was “Uncle Bill”.
Bill and Sheila were also Nantucket residents where they loved to gather with their family and create lasting memories. Bill would love to be remembered to his many friends on the island.
Relatives and friends may attend Bill’s Funeral Mass on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Denis Church in Westwood, MA. In lieu of flowers please memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN.