George A Donovan
George A Donovan, age 96, retired teacher, videographer, and lifelong resident of East Providence, died May 17, 2024. He was married for 50 years to the late Lois (Kent) Donovan. Born August 22, 1927 in Providence, RI, he was the son of James M and Gladys (Hermanson) Donovan.
He was a World War II US Coast Guard veteran and graduate of the University of Rhode Island. He taught at Central Junior High School and East Providence High School, where he was also the Audio-Visual Instructional Media Specialist. He received the East Providence “Outstanding Educator” award in 1985.
He worked summers as a TV news photographer for WJAR-TV. He served as a volunteer photographer for the East Providence Fire Department, and was a Lifetime Member of the Special Signal Fire Association, providing rehab services to firefighters with the Providence Canteen. George also served as Staff Videographer for “USAR”, the RI Emergency Management Agency’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. As chairman of the East Providence Citizen’s Advisory Committee for Cable TV, he was instrumental in ensuring Public Access in the early years of Cable TV.
He leaves 6 children: Maureen Davidovich, Michael Donovan, Kathleen Cournoyer, Stephen Donovan, Kristine Gannon and Timothy Donovan; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his twin brother James R Donovan, brothers Robert F Donovan and Dennis M Donovan, sister G. Mary Donovan, and daughter-in-law, Sharon Donovan.
His Funeral will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2024 from the
W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8: 30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Avenue, East Providence at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mount Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Prospect Street, Pawtucket.
Calling Hours are Tuesday May 28, 2024 from 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Special Signal Fire Association/Providence Canteen, PO Box 25009, Providence, RI, 02905 would be greatly appreciated. For full obituary and online condolences please visit www.wrwatsonfuneralhome.com
