UAW: Local 2000 A Tribute to Timothy Patrick Donovan 1955-2011
Timothy Patrick Donovan, 56 of Avon Lake, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011. Tim was born May 15, 1955 in Buffalo, NY; he was raised in Sheffield Lake and had lived in Avon Lake the past 35 years.
Tim was a 1973 graduate of Brookside High School. After school he began his career at the Ford Ohio Assembly Plan in Avon Lake. It was early in his career that Tim became interested in Union Leadership and served on many levels working his way up through the ranks, as trustee, chairman, vice president and in 2000 he was elected to President of United Auto Workers Local 2000. He has worked in that capacity ever since.
Tim was an active and generous member of his community, he served as chairman of the Lorain County Labor Day Celebration, and he was an active fundraiser, participating in, just to name a few, the March of Dimes and the Walk for Diabetes. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, for many years holding season tickets, but his life really revolved around family and work.
Tim is survived by his wife Tina A. (nee Meier), four children Rachel Marie, Justin Sean, Colin Michael and Lisa Ann all at home. He is also survived by ten brothers and sisters Richard (Ruth) of Sheffield Lake, Kathleen Weber (Jack) of Cocoa, FL., Patrick of Lorain, Terrence (Stacey) of Avon Lake, Suzanne Assenheimer (Carl) of Vermilion, John, Jr. (Mary) of Westlake, Frank (Tami) of North Olmsted, Beth Bissell (George) of New Haven, Theresa Donovan of Cocoa, FL and Carolyn Bray (Phillip) of Amherst. He is preceded in death by his parents John Vincent and Carol Mary (nee Foley) Donovan.
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Timothy Patrick Donovan, 56 of Avon Lake, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011. Tim was born May 15, 1955 in Buffalo, NY; he was raised in Sheffield Lake and had lived in Avon Lake the past 35 years.
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A pictoral journal of activities and events at our local.
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An annual event for retirees of UAW Local 2000, this year's event was held at Weiss Field in beautiful Avon lake, Ohio on August 5, 2010. Good food, good fun and good friends.
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UAW President Bob King's inaugural speech, part 1. UAW 35th Constitutional Convention, Detroit, 06.17.10
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UAW Local 2000 Retiree Picnic was held at Weiss Field in Avon Lake, Ohio. This years picnic was held on August 6, 2009 and was enjoyed by all. For the more photos ,check out the Oct-Nov. 09 issue of the Vanguard (page 14-15).
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An estimated 5,500 activists gathered at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 to rally against Senate Bill 5, which is a direct threat to the collective bargaining system for public employees.
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UAW Local 2000's Annual Softball tournament held at beautiful Oakwood Park in Lorain, Ohio. This years event was held on September 12, 2009 and was another huge success. For the complete story and more photos ,check out the Oct-Nov. issue of the Vanguard (page 18-19).
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Lorain County Labor Day Celebration. It has been estimated that more than 28,000 people attended this year's festival at the Black River Landing in Lorain, Ohio. . The festival, held on September 6, 2009, consists of music, food, carnival rides, children's activities and a classic car show.
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The Women's Committee Annual Event, Lunch with Santa, is a favorite with children and adults alike. This year's lunch was held at UAW Local 2192 Hall (formerly Local 425 Hall) on Baumhart Road in Lorain, Ohio.
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