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 Mr. Donovan was born May 26, 1929, in New Hope, Pa., to Clement and Catherine Donovan. He spent his childhood as an actor and model in New York City. He worked with Orson Wells and the Mercury Players and had many roles on and off Broadway and in summer stock. He played a series of sons in “Life with Father” from 1940 to 1947.
Mr. Donovan moved to Hollywood in 1948 to work as a professional magician. He was a wholesale salesman for RCA Victor, then for photographic suppliers. He continued to perform as a semi-professional actor and magician. He had the lead role in the movie “The Legend of Alfred Packer.”
He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954 at Sandia Base, N.M., where he managed the entertainment for special services.
He married Priscilla Thompson in 1953. The marriage ended in divorce. He married Laura Hawkins in 1989. They lived in Denver for several years before moving to Delta in 2001.
Mr. Donovan is survived by three sons, George Donovan of New York City, N.Y., Michael Donovan and Jeffrey Donovan, both of Denver; a daughter, Nora Brunner of Idaho Springs; and two grandchildren, Justin Donovan and Nichole Donovan, both of Denver.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Mesa View Mortuary.
Sign the memorial tribute online at www.mesview.net.
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