Gerald W. Donovan

August 2, 2021 (Chesapeake Beach, MD)- The Mayor, Town Council and Town staff send their deepest condolences to the Donovan family after hearing of the passing of Gerald W. Donovan on July 31, 2021. 

Mr. Donovan served the citizens of the Town of Chesapeake Beach as the Mayor for 24 years (from 1984-2008), served as the President of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department and has operated the Rod-N-Reel resort, which continues to serve as the largest employer in the Town.  Mr. Donovan also founded, and hosted, the successful Cancer Gala/ Celebration of Life raising over $5M for the American Cancer Society. The family issued a statement viewable here.

We will continue to keep the Donovan family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  

Gerald W. Donovan, source the Rod-N-Reel Resort

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