Passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Dave (2006). Loving mother of Celeste Atkinson (Christopher Belec), Chris Atkinson (Isabel Hayward), and Michelle Atkinson (Jeremy Fielding). Much loved sister of Lorraine Brown (Jack) and the late “Our Joan” of Nova Scotia. Beloved sister in law to the Atkinson Clan and cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Born on February 27, 1941 in Stellarton, Nova Scotia to the late Al and Laura Hand. Her love of all sports started in her youth; as a teenager she enjoyed spending her Saturday nights at the local arena strapping on her speed skates. Throughout her life sports were important; whether cheering her children from the sidelines or from home with her favourite hockey team the Montreal Canadians. Donna always cared for others, which guided her to becoming an RN and later in life an avid community volunteer. She committed the past 40 years to helping others in the local community through her work at the Grimsby Benevolent Fund, Catholic Women’s League, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and the Grimsby Legion. She will be dearly missed. As per Donna’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Visitation at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby on Thursday October 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby on Friday October 29 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Grimsby Mountain Cemetery.
In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance for the visitation on Donna’s tribute page at www.smithsfh.com and the funeral mass at Contact Tracing for Funeral Mass or by calling Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home at 905-945-2755
If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations made in Donna’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family
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Wednesday October 20th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donna Atkinson Wednesday October 20th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:, Province: Ontario