Richard (Dick) A. Donovan 86, of Sebastian, Florida passed away May 23, 2024, peacefully at home with his wife, Sandy by his side.

Dick was born July 18, 1937, to the late George and Lillian Donovan in Natick, Massachusetts. He grew up in Stonington, Connecticut and served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne division of paratroopers. He met and married the love of his life, Sandy in Clifton Park, New York.

Dick was a member of the Iron Workers Local 12 out of Albany New York and served in the industry for many years. He retired in 1992, moved to Florida and discovered his passion for metal detecting, treasure hunting and diving. Dick was recognized in the March 1994 edition of Western and Eastern Treasures magazine for the remarkable find of an extremely scarce 19th Regiment Cartridge box badge in superb condition along with various other relics in a South Carolina swamp. He was also known for his discoveries of artifacts from the 1715 Spanish Fleet sunken by a hurricane. He spent many hours diving from his boat the Sandy D and metal detecting along the beach or while walking the riverbank. His hard work was rewarded with many amazing finds. Dick thoroughly enjoyed the history and relished the thrill of the discovery and spent his later years in his "Treasure Room" surrounded by his priceless discoveries. Dick was a friend to many and known for his quick wit and humor. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Dick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandy, son Sean Donovan of Florida, daughter Lisa Cleveland of New York, stepson Carl Hammond (Marcy) of Pennsylvania, son-in-law W. Michael Hadaway, granddaughter Tatiana and grandson Sean, three great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful, loyal companion, Buster. He was preceded in death by stepdaughter Tracy Hadaway, brother George Dennis Donovan and sister Linda Evans.

A celebration of Dick's life will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to HALO Animal Rescue, Sebastian Florida, or any animal rescue.