DONALDA OGEMAH
Mrs. Donalda Clara Ogemah, age 72 years, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph’s Hospice on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 with her family by her side.
Donalda was born in Longlac, Ontario on December 1, 1948 and was one of 16 children born to Pierre and Christina Towedo. She married David Ogemah on November 20, 1964 and together they started their family. Donalda loved all dogs but the many Shihtzus and Pugs she and David had and cared for over the years held a special place in her heart. She enjoyed scratching her lottery tickets and travelling with David to Pow Wows, where made many lifelong friends were made. Donalda’s greatest passion was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Donalda is survived by her husband of 57 years, David; daughters Sabrina, Denise and Samantha; grandchildren RJ, Marjorie, Aren, Jordan, Cassidy, Jorja and Hailey as well as 3 great-grandsons. She is also survived by her sisters Velma, Charlotte and Mary and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
She was predeceased by her daughter Wanda; her parents and many siblings.
Funeral Services for Donalda will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 1:00pm in the WESTFORT CHAPEL, 420 West Gore Street at James. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00 until 8:00pm in the Chapel.
As directed by the Province of Ontario and the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, COVID protocols are still being applied in group settings. Capacity is limited to allow for social distancing of 6 feet, a record of attendance must be maintained and wearing of masks or face coverings by everyone is mandatory for those attending the services.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donalda Clara Ogemah Towedo Tuesday October 5th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Thunder Bay, Province: Ontario