Robert Isaac Donovan, age 76, passed away on January 19, 2021, at St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Robert graduated from Fergus High School in 1962. Subsequently, he received a degree in Chemistry and was highly regarded and published in the field of nuclear waste. He also found his true passion in mentoring others. He was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Donovan; father, Burt A. Donovan; sisters, Joyce Bolton and Mary Aronld-Ronish. He is survived by his daughter, Erin Maness; brother, James Donovan; sisters, Tricia Watson and Jeanne Donovan; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405). Family and friends are welcome to a gathering at Gibson Park (400 Park Dr. N, Great Falls, MT 59401) after the service.