William F. Donovan

William Francis Donovan of Aberdeen died May 13 at Perry Point Veterans Hospital. He was 83. Mr. Donovan was born in Chicago, Ill., to the late William Francis and Edna Morkus Donovan. He was an engineer at the Ballistics Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Mr. Donovan earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1948 and a master of science degree in fluid dynamics from Stenven's Institute of Technology in 1955. he also was an accomplished inventor and was issued more than 30 patents. In addition, he published many articles related to engineering projects focusing on mechanical and aerodynamic designs. He was honored with many awards for his inventiveness and willingness to share his gifts and abilities. In later years, he obtained a polot's license, and enjoyed tutoring many mathematics, physics and engineering students of all ages. He was an artist and worked with drawing and watercolors; he also sculpted. Mr. Donovan is survived by his son, Dennis M. Donovan and his wife, Leni, of Oologah, Okla.; three daughters, Deborah Fries and her husband, Gary of Salisbury, Doreen Wilson and her husband, Michael of Hummelstown, Pa., Dolores McKee of Seven Springs, N.C.; several grandchildren, Drue Donovan of Oologah, Okla., Robert "Buddy" Fries, William Fries and Gregory Fries of Salisbury, Patrick Wilson of Wilmington, N.C., Craig Wilson of Harrisburg, Pa., Juliette Wilson of Hummelstown, Pa., Robert Monroe of Berwyn Heights, Jason Monroe of Columbia, and Michelle McKee of Seven Springs, N.C.: and a brother, Donald Donovan of North Scituate, Mass. Services were May 15. Interment will be May 23 at 11:30 A.M. at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery with Robert "Buddy" Fries officiating. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001