In Memory Of
Richard Willard Donovan
1946
2023
Richard Willard Donovan
January 4, 1946 — October 25, 2023
Richard Willard Donovan, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He passed away peacefully at Kingston of Miamisburg after battling Dementia. Richard was born on January 4, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Willard and Eleanor Donovan.
He is preceded in death by his father, Willard Donovan; son, Douglas Donovan; sister, Monica Donovan; and his sister-in-law, Debbie Bennett.
Richard is survived by mother, Eleanor Donovan; beloved wife, Miriam Donovan; daughter, Holly Cansler; son, Tyler (Andrea) Donovan; grandson, Dustin Sabins; two granddaughters, Brooke Donovan and Cassandra Donovan; two sisters, Christina (Ron) Meyer and Lisa (David) Fitzharris; three brothers, Michael Bennett, Kirby (Rose) Donovan, Scott Donovan; and cousin, Pam Sherer. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3940 Kettering Blvd. Kettering, OH 45439). Memorial Service will be officiated by Pastor Jerry Siler at 11:00 am following the visitation. Richard will be laid to rest following services at Evergreen Cemetery (401 N. Miami Ave, Dayton, OH 45449).
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He is preceded in death by his father, Willard Donovan; son, Douglas Donovan; sister, Monica Donovan; and his sister-in-law, Debbie Bennett.
Richard is survived by mother, Eleanor Donovan; beloved wife, Miriam Donovan; daughter, Holly Cansler; son, Tyler (Andrea) Donovan; grandson, Dustin Sabins; two granddaughters, Brooke Donovan and Cassandra Donovan; two sisters, Christina (Ron) Meyer and Lisa (David) Fitzharris; three brothers, Michael Bennett, Kirby (Rose) Donovan, Scott Donovan; and cousin, Pam Sherer. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3940 Kettering Blvd. Kettering, OH 45439). Memorial Service will be officiated by Pastor Jerry Siler at 11:00 am following the visitation. Richard will be laid to rest following services at Evergreen Cemetery (401 N. Miami Ave, Dayton, OH 45449).
To share a memory of Richard or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
Memorial Service
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
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