Harvey C. Donovan, 85, of Derry, NH, passed away Tuesday May 28, 2024, at his home surrounded with his loving wife by his side. He was born on December 18, 1938, in East Derry, NH, one of twelve children born to James and Ina (Wilson) Donovan.
At the early age of 12, Harvey joined the work force. He began working as a farm hand and at 14 worked as a cook. He later worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft before transitioning to Ingersoll Rand where he worked as a service technician until his retirement. In his younger days, Harvey enjoyed hiking and camping. When his children were young, he was a Boy Scout Leader. More recently Harvey loved woodworking and carving, as well as clock making. He also enjoyed flowers, gardening, and baking, especially his family favorites of fudge and cookies. Harvey also participated in some local craft fairs.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Bertha (Gero) Donovan, six children, Elaine Allen, the late Michael Donovan, Kathleen Fowler, Carolyn Leiter, Colleen Saulnier, and James Donovan: eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Following cremation, graveside services will be held on Friday May 31, 2024, at 1:00pm in the Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry Road, Derry (located behind First Parish Congregational Church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Attn. Anne Truslow, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301 or online at:
https://www.forestsociety.org/