Donna Parrell
December 19, 1961 – December 23, 2022
The world has lost an angel.
Mother, Wife, Sister, Cousin, Aunt and Friend.
Donna passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, December 23rd, 2022 after the most courageous and hard fought battle with lung cancer.
Predeceased by her parents Frank and Shirley Churchill (nee Taylor), brothers Garry and Rodney Churchill, aunt Bernice Power, special cousin Matt Smith and special nephew Bradley Ryan.
Leaving with broken hearts but beautiful memories her husband and best friend for over 40 years, Keith Parrell; her pride and joy, children Tracey (Joey Dwyer) and Jay; brother Robert Churchill (Surrey, BC); sister-in-law Sharon Churchill; niece Nerissa Martin (Adley); special cousin and soul sister Lynn Smith; long-time friends: Adriana Hanlon-Knight, Annette Billard, Toni Sullivan, Ellen Jackman and Rita Gulliver; and an enormous circle of true family and friends who were instrumental in helping her through this journey.
A special thank you to the oncology team and staff at the Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, all the nurses and doctors who were so incredible and especially to April Adams from Community Health who was with her throughout most of the journey. We are so thankful for the kindest and compassion shown.
Donna had a way of lighting up any room she walked into. She never met a stranger, as she touched the lives of everyone she met. She was always there with a helping hand and an ear to listen, always thinking of others before herself.
Her radiance and laughter will be forever missed, but her spirit will live on in all those she touched.
When you think of her, don’t do so with sadness or pity. She often said “It’s okay to go there, just don’t stay there.”
Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. The family will receive visitors on Monday, December 26th, 2022 from 2 p.m – 9 p.m and Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 from 2 p.m to 6 p.m. Funeral service will be held in Caul’s Chapel on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 at 10 a.m with cremation to follow. For those who are unable to attend the funeral in person but are wishing to do so virtually, please visit vimeo.com/event/2739566.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Donna Parrell 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Torbay, Province: T-N