Brian Russell Donovan

Brian Russell Donovan, of Fox River Grove, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 22, 2020.

Brian is survived by his loving wife, Donna; children, Eric (Nikki) and Alyssa Donovan; sister, Nancy (Steve) Byrum; and his beloved canine companion, Chloe.

Brian was born November 26, 1954 in Tewksbury, Massachusetts to the late Harold N. and Virginia Donovan. He served in the United States Army from 1973 to 1976 as a helicopter crew chief and sharp-shooter. Brian achieved a degree from Brown Institute in January of 1984 in computer programming. He married the love of his life, Donna, on September 27, 1986 and the two shared a beautiful life together, admired by their children as the type of loving marriage to strive for.

Brian was a devoted father to Eric and Alyssa. He coached both children’s sports teams when they were young, attended every recital and cherished the time spent together as a family. Brian was an avid boater and loved spending time on the water. He was dedicated to his career and took great pride in his work. In Brian’s younger days he enjoyed skiing, automobiles and traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe. Brian was a loving, sweet and wise man who will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

Friends are welcome to visit with Brian’s family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation by visiting https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/