Richard W. Donovan Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Richard W. Donovan of Norwood, Massachusetts is shared. Richard, born on January 25, 1934, passed away on July 25, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard W. Donovan to pay them a last tribute.
Richard will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Richard by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Richard is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Richard’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Donovan and Mary Donovan (McDonough); his son Paul Donovan; and his brother Francis Donovan. He is survived by: his wife Claire Donovan (Fitzgerald) of Norwood; and his children, Richard Donovan, Eileen Vegan (Frank) of Wilmington, Michael Donovan (Shelia) of Canton and Janet Donovan of Franklin. He is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association (https://ad.doubleclick.net$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1) at: https://diabetes.org.
