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Peacefully at her home in Brockville, at the age of 73 years. The eldest daughter of the late Keith McMurtry and survived by her mother Mildred McMurtry of Dunrobin, ON.
Donna will be sadly missed by her partner Jeff Dowell of Brockville. She was forever grateful for his ongoing support that allowed her to live life to the fullest. Her loving sister Linda (Lawrence) Fox of Brockville, Deborah Murphy (late Leo) of Ottawa, Jim (Donna) of Kinburn and John (Brenda) of Dunrobin Shores.
Treasured aunty of her wonderful and caring nieces and nephews, Rachel Murphy (Jon) of St. Petersburg, FL, Bridget Charron (Bill Bowerman), Keith Murphy all of Ottawa, Natalie (Joe) Valeriote of Burlington, Davis (Candace) of Brockville, Montana McMurtry of Kinburn, and Emily McMurtry of Dunrobin.
Sadly missed by her great nieces and nephews, Cole Valeriote of Burlington, Jacob Fox of Brockville, Lily and Sydney Charron of Ottawa.
Donna was a graduate of Brockville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1969 and worked as a Registered Nurse for 18 years before leaving nursing to pursue a very successful career as a Realtor for 30 years in Dunrobin, Ottawa and Brockville.
Donna was a member of the Ontario and Canadian Real Estate Associations, Ottawa Real Estate Board and Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board from 1987 until her retirement in 2017.
She will be greatly missed by canine companion, Princess Pearl and by many friends and colleagues in Ottawa and Brockville.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James Street, Brockville on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 12:30 – 2 pm followed by a private graveside service at Oakland Cemetery. Covid protocols will be in place for the visitation and service.
For those planning to attend call 613-342-2828 or email info@irvinememorial.com to pre-register.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Palliative Care would be gratefully acknowledged.
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Saturday September 19th 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donna McMurtry Saturday September 19th 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Brockville, Province: Ontario