William H. “Bill” Donovan, 84, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Worcester died Thursday, July 17th.

He was born to the late Clyde and Gertrude (Dorsey) Donovan. Bill graduated in 1960 from St. Peter’s High School in Worcester where he was a standout athlete, earning induction into the St. Peter’s Hall of Fame. He married Alyce Power in 1963 and they lived together with their children in Worcester before relocating to South Yarmouth in 2008.

Bill was a former State Representative from Worcester and worked for many years in the Office of the State Auditor. He was a leader of the Ty Cobb Little League, Worcester Vikings Pop Warner Football Club and involved in many civic organizations, among them the March of Dimes, Project Light and was a founding member of the Worcester County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

He was an avid golfer and most recently a member at Blue Rock Golf Course in South Yarmouth. Over his lifetime he made 6 hole’s-in-one. Bill is survived by his wife Alyce, his children Maryalyce and her wife Ellen Cummings, Paul and his wife Maria Sullivan, William and his wife Pamela, Patricia, and Kathleen and her husband Arthur Sisko. He is also survived by his grandchildren Abigail, Lu, Grace, Emily, Bella, Raeden and Teagan, his sister Mary O’Connell and sisters in law Maryann Donovan and Mary Looney and many nieces and nephews. His sisters Margaret, Catherine, Anne and Joan and his brothers John and Joseph pre-deceased him.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. John’s Food for the Poor in Worcester or the Family Table Collaborative in South Yarmouth.

A visiting hour will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2025 at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Pius X Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. Burial will be private.

Mary, I’m so very sorry. Bill was such a blessing to your family. May he Rest in Peace. My deepest and sincerest condolences. Angie

Maryalyce and family, Sorry for your loss, I will pray for your father, and for God to ease the pain that you feel for the loss of a loved one.

Bill, Pam, Abby, and family, sorry to hear this sad news. Sending you all peace and strength.

Auntie Alllie and family I am so sorry to hear the passing of uncle Bill. I have lots of great memories. He was such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all love, Nancy.

We are so sorry for this profound loss within your family. We have such fond memories of him. Thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time. With Love and Sympathy, Kim Jose, & Lilyana.

Allie and Family - We are very sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful person and a dear friend. We have so many fond memories - eating fondue at your first apartment, practical jokes with the VW Beetle… We also have many happy memories of our annual visits at the Cape with the Worcester gang. He will be missed.

Rip my Dear Brother, you will be so missed. Even though you were at the Cape I always felt you near and just a phone call away. I was always so proud of you and loved you with all my heart ! You were the Best!!❤️

To the Donovan family, I am so sorry to learn about Bill’s passing. I was lucky enough to have been a teacher for the Donovan children at Gates Lane School. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Frank Capurso

Dear Paul, Maria, Alyce, and family, We are so saddened to hear about the loss of your dad/grandfather/husband. He will always be remembered as a devoted family man who would go out of his way to help everyone. A strong and loving person who will be missed dearly by all. Love and blessings to you all.

Dear Alyce and family My deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray all your happy memories will bring you comfort at this saddest of times. Fran Peltier

My heartfelt condolences to the entire family and friends. You will all be in my prayers.

Uncle. Bill Will Miss you. Big time. Your family togetherness is an inspiration Until we meet again. Uncle. Love You