Donald Earnest Dove

October 8, 1943 - January 17, 2021

Donald Ernest Dove, 77, of Waldorf, MD, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 17, 2021. Donald was a devoted and loving husband of 49 years to Marie Bernice Dove. He was born in Harwood, MD and was the son of the late Edward Lee Dove and Lillian Dove. Donald’s career began in the United States Army, and then transitioned to work for VT Griffin Service as a Maintenance Engineer at the Washington Navy Yard, and retired in 2008. Donald was devoted to his family and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marie Bernice Dove of Waldorf, MD. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers, Irvin and his wife Kathy Dove, Everett and his wife Sharon Dove, Wayne and his wife, Margarita Dove, Phillip and his wife, Sherry Dove and Steve Dove; and sisters Joni and her husband Lynn Hezlip and Mary Ann and her husband Randy Journey. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to St. Jude’s or the American Cancer Society.