Kevin Donovan

Kevin M. Donovan of Rockland and Vero Beach, FL passed away February 9, 2016. Kevin was born in Boston, Massachusetts.  He graduated from North Quincy High School in 1963.  During his Senior year, he joined the United States Naval Reserves.  Upon graduation, Kevin went on Active Duty for four years including a tour in Vietnam on the Robert E. Kraus.  He worked at Raytheon before joining the Rockland Police Department in 1974.  Working his way through the ranks, he became Chief in 1989 serving the Town of Rockland for a total of 32 years, 18 1/2 as Chief.  He also graduated from the FBI Academy in 1992.

He is survived by his devoted fiancée Paula Ferguson.  Children are Elaine (White) Imbrogna and Kevin C. Donovan and son-in-law Charles Imbrogna.  Granddaughter Caitlin and her husband Steve Scothorne, great grandson, Connor and Baby Boy Scothorne due in April.  Grandson, Richard Imbrogna, granddaughter Stephanie Wagstaff.  His sister Sheila and husband Charles Asklund, brothers Sean Donovan, Dennis Donovan and his wife Brenda.   Many nieces and nephews and dear friends.  He will be reunited with his mother and father, Marion and John as well as his sister Barbara Watts and nephew Richard Watts.  He will be dearly missed by all.

A celebration of his life will be on Sunday, February 21 beginning at 2:30 at The First Congregational Church of Rockland, 12 Church Street, Rockland, Massachusetts, 02370 followed by a reception at the Rockland Golf Course.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kevin's memory to American Cancer Society of Indian River County, c/o Dr. Weeks, 1460 36th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.