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It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Donna J A Holloway at the age of 61. Donna was diagnosed with Pulmonary Veno-occlusive Disease (PVOD) in 2021. Donna lost her long battle with PVOD while waiting for donor lungs. She passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital on March 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family; her dedicated spouse, step-daughters, dear friend, and god-daughter by her side.
She was predeceased by her son, Cody Graydon Winterbottom; older brother, Daniel Holloway; her favourite dog, Cinch.
She is survived by her spouse of over 35 years, Maurice Noel; step-daughters, Michelle Noel (Tom Guidara) & Nicole Noel; mother, Roxena Ellen Maralee Sinclair; sister, Maralee Diane (Joey Jeffrey) Podwysocki and their children, her nephew, Mackenzie Everett David (Mak), her niece, Amber Maralee (Brendan Joseph) Toner and her great-nephew, Lochlan Jeffery Toner, her nephew, Brandon Jeffery Payliss; God-daughter, Katelyn; & many, many friends.
Donna was a brilliant woman who was kind and generous. She was the most loving person and considered many friends as family. She loved to travel, embarking on adventures and making new friends all around the world. She was devoted to her faith and the family is grateful to Chaplin Natan who spiritually guided and supported Donna during her 9 months in the hospital.
Donna was the biggest animal lover. Her dog Cinch was her pride and joy. She always shared her love of horses with others. Many of Donna’s friends and family learned to ride a horse with her. She was a Horse trainer for over 35 years and was a horse breeder for nearly 20 years. She always had the biggest smile while on horseback.
The family is eternally grateful to dear friends and neighbour Julie and Lenard Demchuk for handling affairs in St Paul when Maurice travelled to Edmonton to support Donna. The family is also grateful to Cody and Farrah McArthur for taking in and caring for the horses, it was a great relief to Donna to know they were in good hands. The family is also grateful to a good friend and co-worker of Donna’s, Travis Eddingfield, for helping with the home security system. Their help and support made it possible for Maurice to be by Donna’s side.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the countless nurses and doctors at The University of Alberta Hospital for their compassionate care of Donna. We are thankful to her friend Tracy McGregor-Williamson, whose loving care and support for Donna this past year was a testament to the special bond they shared. To everyone who was able to visit Donna in her final days, your time with her brought her so much joy and she was the happiest she had been in months.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer where she will be laid to rest with her beloved son Cody.
In lieu of flowers, please consider registering as an organ and tissue donor 2ndctr.com or making a donation to the Canadian Transplant Association c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A1.
To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donna Jo Anne HOLLOWAY October 7 1960
March 10 2022..
Death notice for the town of: St. Paul, Province: Alberta