Robert "Bob" Charles Donovan

January 1, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ after heart failure and was surrounded by his

immediate family. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Son, Papa and a friend to many.

He was born August 23, 1944 in Lancaster NH to Alice (Torrey) and Stewart Donovan.

Bob grew up in Laconia NH where he met his beautiful wife Doris Latouche in 1964.

They were married in 1968 at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Lakeport, NH and then had two children; son Dean and daughter Jennifer. In 1972 they moved from Dover, NH with their children to

Phoenix, AZ. Shortly after he moved to Phoenix, he worked as a furniture installer at

Cholla Business Interiors and then with Facilitec Interiors. Thereafter, Bob started his

own office furniture installation business and was very successful until he retired. After

retirement Bob loved spending his time with his family and friends. He especially

enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren. He and Doris loved to travel. After they retired they

would take road trips in the summer across country to New Hampshire and Maine to

vacation with friends and family. They loved to travel to Hawaii, the Gulf Shores of

Alabama or anywhere there was a beach. He enjoyed boating, watching football

(especially his favorite team the New England Patriots) and going to the casino. He

always wanted to help everyone and would drive anywhere for anyone (he loved to

drive). He loved to drive his 2009 Red Corvette Convertible he purchased during the

COVID pandemic in 2020. He enjoyed his membership and many trips with the Sun

Country Corvette Club.

Bob’s death was preceded by his parents and brothers Reginald Torrey and Donald

Torrey Danton.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years Doris Donovan, son Dean Donovan of Phoenix

AZ and his daughter Jennifer Ashmore and her husband Tom Ashmore of Peoria AZ.

He was a proud Papa to Bradley, Brody, Scott and Shannon. His is also survived by

his sister Beverly Curry, brothers James Donovan and William “Barry” Fraser and many

cousins, nephews, nieces and childhood and close friends. They all had a special place in his life.

The Donovan family will have a Celebration of Life for Bob on Thursday, January 12th

at 3pm at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ.