Hanley; Donna R., 72, of Mersey Point, Queens County passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Born in Liverpool on February 12, 1948, Donna was a daughter of the late Jack and Erma (Whynot) Orme.
In her early years, Donna worked for the Queens County Dairy and Emeneau’s Pharmacy in Liverpool. Following her work at the pharmacy, Donna took a teller placement with the Bank of Nova Scotia, Liverpool where she retired from in 2003 after twenty five years. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and especially SHOPPING. She cherished cuddle time with her “grand babies”.
Donna is survived by her husband of 46 years Stephen (51 years together); her sister Jacqueline (Richard) Crowell of Conquerall Mills, her brother Scott (Nicole) Orme of Liverpool and her sister in law Belinda Orme of Milton.
Besides her parents, Donna was predeceased by her brother Jeffrey.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Liverpool United Baptist Cemetery. Please be mindful that, due to COVID-19, physical distancing rules are still in place. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Helen & David Fox
So sorry to see that Donna has passed away. Going to miss our talks with her and Jacqueline at tims. Please except my condolences.
Virginia (cookie)
To Scott and family sorry for your loss
Valerie Wamboldt
I’m so sorry Steve and family. I thought the world of Donna, we were a tight family at Scotiabank back in the day. I’ll remember her always. ♥️
Judi Maillett
Jackie, Scott & family,so sorry to see that Donna has passed away. Always enjoyed talking to Donna & her wonderful smile she always had for everyone. She will be missed.
Rose Mooers
My condolences to Donna’s family. Donna is my second cousin. May the love of family & friends comfort you all at this sad time.
Rose Marie (Veinot) Mooers
Karen
So sorry for the loss of another beautiful family member ,our condolences and prayers are with you all .
Allan & Beth LaRocque
To The Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing, She was a great person and a very good friend of mine. I enjoyed working with Donna, we had a lot of good times. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
Dear Orme Family, and Stephen, please accept our love and condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Donna was a very special lady and she will never be forgotten by anyone who knew her. The days ahead will be sad, but time will help to heal your broken
hearts.
Bless you all,
Steven and Brenda Kennedy and Family
Shelley Boens
So sorry to hear of cousin Donnas passing. Keep her memories alive and her close to your hearts. Gonna miss seeing her at TIM HORTONS when I went there and saying hi.She is with her mom and dad and Jeff, and has her wings. Hugs to you all.
Peggyand Richard Hattp
It saddens me to read that Donna has passed .I’ve known Donna all my life,we are related .To Stephen and all of Donna’s family ,please accept Richard’s and my deepest sympathies
Trisha & Ernie Doucette
OMG we are so shocked and saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. To the Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Charlene and Bruce White
Dear Stephen, Jacqueline, Scott and Belinda. I am deeply saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a kind and beautiful person and I enjoyed the “many” coffees we had together….she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest In Peace my sweet friend.
Helen Lilly
Nikki..Scott..John & Joel:
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult time….RIP Donna.
Linda Hanley
Steve and family,Greg and I are so very sorry to hear about Donna,please take care…
Brenda Munroe
Orme Family
I am so very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a dear co-worker of mine. What a gracious and kind hearted lady she was. I know your pain and am sorry you are dealing with it. Her spirit is in a good place and I hope you think of all her many wonderful memories an smile.
Brenda Munroe
Francis & Peggy Payzant
Dear Stephen, Scott & Jacqueline, & Families.
Francis & I Are Very Sorry To Hear Of Donna’s Passing. I Will Always Remember Donna For Her Kindness In The Bank And As A Friend Whenever I Met Her On The Street. She Always Had Time To Stop And Chat Whenever We Met. She Always Had A Smile For Anyone!!! I Always Liked Donna Ever Since I Met Her Through The Bank. Stephen Cherish All Your Precious Memories Of You And Donna From The Time You Met And All Through Your Marriage. Those Are Your Most Precious Times Together, Whether It Be Camping Which She Loved Doing Or Shopping Or Just Being Home Together. Hold Them Close To Your Heart, Because That Is Were Donna Will Be. These Memories Will Get You Through Some Very Difficult Times Ahead. May Donna Now Rest In Peace And May The Healing Begin For All Of You. Fly High Donna, You Have Earned Your Golden Wings.
Sincerely Francis & Peggy Payzant
Clark and Sandra Hebb
Stephen ,,so shocked to hear.the sad news of Donnas passing . Please accept our sincere condolences.
Shelly & Derek Neilson
So very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
John & Peggy Whynot
Dear Stephen, Jacqueline, Scott and Families:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Donna & I go back a long time, first as childhood friends and then as co-workers for a number of years. Please know we are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy at this most sad and difficult time.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family❤️Take care☹️
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Steven, Jacqueline,Scott and all your families, judy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss.you guys were always like family to us and it is hard to believe of the losses you have had to suffer.please know that we are hurting with you and send our prayers to you all.
Eddie Jollimore
Sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. My deepest condolences to the family
Marilyn Whynot / Avery Croft
To Donna’s family sending our sincere condolences .Hold onto all your special memories spent together and with the help of family and friends to help at this difficult time RIP Donna
Alta Mason
To Stephen and family.
I was shocked, Stephen to read about Donna. My heart goes out to you on the loss of your wife and soul mate. Keep all your cherished memories close as you travel this most difficult road. Sending healing hugs and prayers and sincere condolences.
Lawrence & Brenda
So sorry Steve and family, Please accept our sincere condolences of the loss of your wife Donna. Such sad news. Will miss her at Kejimkujik.
Barbara Naugler
Steve & Family ;; I am shocked to hear of Donna,s passing . Life sure is full of unpleasant surprises and can be cut short in an instant. She will always be in your memories & your heart . God Bless Barb
Judy D’Eon
Steve and Family: So sorry for your loss, I hope your memories can soften the days ahead! Thinking of you! Love Judy & Graham
Karen Crowell
To all of the Orme family members: I was so saddened to hear about Donna. You have all had a tough go lately. Thinking about you from Ontario
Sheila Baker, Crystal and Calvin Brannen
Dear Stephen and Family-our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Wayne and Wendy Orme
To: Steven, Jacqueline, Scott and all the family
So shocked to hear of Donna’s passing. Please accept me, Wendy’s and mom’s deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies at your loss.
Wayne, Wendy and Hazel Orme
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Dear Steve and Family:
So very sorry for your loss. When Donna and I met, we always had a chuckle about the good old days when we were co-workers at Scotiabank. May you find comfort in your precious memories.
Sincerely,
Anna-Stell
Elizabeth Boland
To Steve. We were so sad to hear of Donna’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely Nelson and Liz
Ken Donna Hatt,and Beverly whynot
So sorry for your loss,,we are sending you prayers and well wishes for all the family ✨such a terrible loss ,,thinking of you all “
Linda Brazil
Stephen & Family.
I am sincerely sorry for your enormous loss.
Seasons change and music will fade.Death can never be detached in our Faith.We will meet them again someday, in Heaven where internal happiness will always stay.
May care and love of those around provide love and peace.
I shared many years working next to Donna at Scotia Bank with so many beautiful people. She was so kind and warm hearted.She will surely be missed.
Rest well Donna. Xo
Darren Whynot & lisa Tarr
To all the family we are sorry for your loss
Walter & Noreen MacDonald & Phyllis Wolfe
To Stephen: We want to send our deepest sympathy on Donna’s passing.
Gordon Eisnor
Stephen,Jackie,Scott and Belinda: Shocked to hear of Donna’s passing.My sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Vina Moses
I was saddened to hear of Donna’s death. So sorry Steve. Condolences to you and her family and friends.
Valerie ahd Donald Inness
Stephen and family,our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Connie English
Dear Stephen, Jacqueline, Scott & Families,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Donna’s passing. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you on your loss. May Donna’s love live on in your memories and may that love bring you peace. And, may the love and support of you family and friends give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Prayers and Blessings,
Connie English (Whynot)
Billy Joudrey
Steve, sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was my favorite teller at the bank. She was always smiling and so nice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eleanor Roberts
Dear Stephen, Jacqueline, Scott and families:
We were both saddened and shocked to learn of Donna’s passing. Please know that we send our condolences and share with you the sorrow that you feel. I will miss our long talks at the Superstore and your wonderful smile. We may not have seen one another often but when we did we sure caught up on family news. We will definitely miss her.
With our deepest regrets,
Eleanor (Orme) and Sherman Roberts
and son Jacob
Joan Roy Tiffany
Donna was my neighbour growing up. We had many great times together. Love her. So sorry to hear this news
David Whynot
Sorry of Donna ,s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time R I P Donna
Derrick Boudreau
So so sorry when I heard the news about Donna I was shocked I been friends with Scott since I was about 14 years old thinking about the family so sorry
Melanie
To Stephen and families ,my sincere condolences of the passing of Donna
I knew Donna from the bank.,always thought of her as a kind person with a ready smile .
Melanie Sarty
Belinda Slauenwhite
Stephen, So sad & shocked to hear about Donna. Thinking of you at this sad & difficult time. Sincere condolences to you & your family.
Robin Sperry
So sorry for your loss.Donna was such a lovely person and would always have a smile and a hello no matter where you saw her . Condolences to the family .
PAT PATTERSON
I was shocked to read about Donna. I remember her from school and from her time working at Scotiabank. Sending sincere condolences to all of her family.
Pat Patterson (Rafuse)
Lynn Lavender
Dear Stephen and extended families
So sorry to hear about Donna..thinking of you in the days ahead..take care
Elizabeth Boland
Steve. Nelson and I want to send our condolences on to you. We were shocked to hear of Donna’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Nelson and Liz.
Janice and Darrin Everett, and Ruby and Eric Davis
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Stephen and all of the family.
Charlene & Carl Veinot
Stephen, Jacqueline, Scott and Family :
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Donna passing. She was such
a sweet person. Always enjoyed talking to her and seeing that smile on her
face. Hold all the wonderful memories close to your heart and hopefully that
will help with the healing process. Our thoughts are with you all at this most
difficult time. Take Care.
becky fudge(veinot) and family
so sorry to hear of donnas passing. god has gained another angel. take care and god bless
Donna Silmarie
To Steven and Family,
So sorry to hear this news, thinking of you at this sad time.
Donna Silmarie
Kathy Rawding
So sad to hear of Donna’s passing, always enjoyed our chats at Scotiabank & talked with her & Stephen at Keji last summer. A sweet lady for sure, cherish your memories.
Jean and Wayne Cole
Stephen, Sorry to hear of Donnas passing . Sincere Condolence. Jean and Wayne ❤️
Diane and Donald White
Donna to us was always thought of as a kind and gentle gal , her life was full with the love of Stephen and all her family. Bless her.
Sincere condolences to Stephen, Jackie, Scott and Belinda and all the family and friends of this lovely lady.
Diane and Donald
Billand Anna Cox
To Stephen, Orme family
So sorry to read of Donna’s passing, we send our condolences and sympathy, may she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are for you at this sad time.
Clyde & Wendy MacAdams
We were so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Darlene (Roy) Connolly,
So very sad to be reading that Donna has passed away. I grew up in the same
neighborhood and went to school with her and Jackie. Sincerest condolences
to all of Donna’s family. Stephen, as you can tell, there are many thinking of you
at this most difficult time. Remember – we always have our memories.
Jeanette ,Irving Whynot
Stephen and the Orme family, So sorry to hear about Donna. We were friends growing up together. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time .
George and Janet Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Donna. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Jack Dagley
I’m so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. May she rest in peace.
Doris E Francis
To Stephen and all the family….shocked and saddened to hear of Donna’s passing.Missed her so much when she retired from Scotiabank.Keep your memories close to your heart,they will help in the days to come.
Jeff and Erin Ingram
Steve, Jackie and Scott
Jeff and I are sorry to hear about Donna’s passing. Spoke to Donna often when I was working. Thinking of you all at this time.
Carla Roy and Anna Greek
To all of Donna’s Family
So sorry to read that Donna has passed.Another good person from the hood taken too soon.I (Carla) also grew up just a few houses from her.I so enjoyed our short conversations when Donna was a Scotiabank teller.We usually talked about our Moms and how they were doing.Please know that you are in our thoughts as you brave the upcoming days….
David and Bonnie Hatt
We are so sorry to hear of Donna,s passing.Always enjoyed chatting with her.She was a special lady with a beautiful smile.Keep your memories close.
Phyllis C Tutty
Steven and Orme family, Yorke and I are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. We are thinking of you
at this difficult time.
Deanna Grezaud
Steven and Orme family,
So sorry for your loss, I went to school with Donna, she was always a good person, she will be missed by many. God Bless, take care of each other.
Maureen Schnare
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. Sending love and condolences to the family. I will always remember her sweet smile and soft voice.
May you now rest in peace and fly with the angels.
Love Maureen Schnare
Ricky & Cindy Dorey
Steve,
We were so sad to hear of Donna’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Audrey Fralic
To Stephen and the family
So sorry and surprised to hear of the sad news. Donna was a wonderful and kind person. I’m sure you all have good memories.
Bruce Theriau
To Steve and Families
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. My thoughts are with you in these difficult times.
Mildred Zwicker
Thinking of you and your family at this time love aunt Mildred do
Dale Saulnier
Please accept my sincerest sympathy Stephen. I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
Cindy&Theodore
To Stephen and families. We were so saddened to hear of donnas passing.
She was such a soft spoken beautiful soul. We would always meet in the grocery store and have a chat. Her and her sister use to come to lanes for lunch. Please cherish your memories.
We will be thinking of you all.take care..
Brenda and Bob Lohnes
To Donna’s family: So sorry to hear that Donna has passed away. We both knew Donna in our younger days and lost touch over the years. Always shared a pleasant smile and hello when we met her shopping. Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Dawn and Bernard Hanley
To Steve and the family, we are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was such a lovely lady. Another beautiful angel. Hugs to all.
Barb Fralic
To Donna’s Family,
I was so sorry to see Donna’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Barbie
Duncan & Goretti MacIsaac
It was so difficult to read that Donna has passed away. She always had a cheerful smile and a pleasant disposition. She will be missed by many. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Duncan & Goretti
Valerie Conrad
Stephen & family – I am so very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I always enjoyed our chats together. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Everett
Stephen and the Orme family ,So sorry to hear that Donna has passed away .My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Warren and Karen Wagner
Steven and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time
Elsa
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Donna was such wonderful, kind person and will surely be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Stephen and the rest of her family.
Elsa and John
Barry and Sharon Levy
We are so sorry to read of Donna’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy
Pam and Wayne Westhaver
Very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing ,please accept our sincerest regrets.
Roy Payzant
Steve….sorry about your loss. Hang in there.
Roy
Jackie Hanley-Godfrey
Stephen so sorry for your loss of Donna you are in my thoughts and prayers
Les & Millie Hurst
Stephen and family . Very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing . Thinking of you .
Murray and Donna Rolfe
Very sorry for your loss.Our condolences to Stephen and to Donna’s Family.
Darryl & Kathleen Crowell
Stephen, Jacqueline, Scott & Families – there are no words to tell you how saddened we are to know our next visit to NS we will be missing another beautiful family member at our gatherings. We are blessed to have had the time with Donna over the years. Donna will be deeply missed. God bless
Jack & Barb Galley
Stephen, Jackie, Scott & Families ,
Words cannot express how sad we are to hear of Donna’s sudden passing,
Our deepest condolences to all the Families. Our thoughts are with you,
Carolyn Hudson
Stephen and Family: I am so sad for your loss Stephen. Donna and I went to school together and she had such a contagious personality. She will be missed. My heart goes out to you and our family.
Angie hatt and Jessie whynot
To all of Donna’s family
We are shocked and saddened to be hearing that donna has passed.She always made time for a quick chat whenever she ran into me.RIP Donna
Susan M MacLeod
Stephen and family
I am so very sorry that Donna has passed away. I had not seen her in recent years, but remember her at the bank. Donna was so pleasant and had time for conversations about family and such. She was a lovely lady and surely will be missed by her family and friends. My sincere condolences.
Sincerely, Susan MacLeod
gary conrad and gloria aulenback
Gloria aulenback and gary conrad
march 5, 2020 at 1:43 am
to stephen and donna’s family,
we are sorry to hear of donna” s passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Gloria and gary
Kendell & Karla Colp
Scott & Families,
We are so sorry for your loss, please accept our sincere condolences.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Frank & Susan MacKay
Steve and Orme family…Susan and I are so sorry for the news of Donna’s passing.I’ve known Donna alot of years from hanging around ‘the shop” and always loved her visits and yarns with her when she would be getting the camper ready for a trip!.Such a fine and sweet lady gone way too soon! We wish to send our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Stevie and all of Donna’s family. Frank and Susan.
Diane and Ian Munro
Dear Stephen
I was so sad to read of Donna,s passing. She was always so delightful when I was banking at the Scotia Bank. Do take care of yourself during this time. Sincerely DIANE AND iAN MUNRO
Jason Roy
I’m so sorry for the loss of Donna my condolences to Steven Hanley also to Scott and his family I’m sad to read this she was great lady may you Rest In Peace Donna
Joyce & Steve Nickerson
Dearest Steve, We have just heard the news about Donna and are absolutely in shock. We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Donna was always so sweet and kind with such a lovely sense of humor. We cannot imagine how heart broken you must be and we are sending you healing thoughts and prayers of love and comfort.
Roxanne Snow
Steve and family, so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She looked so good at the Smith Christmas party last December. She was always so sweet and loved to talk to people, she will be fondly remembered.
Fred and Janette Veinot
Our sympathy in the loss of your wife Donna. Fred was your mother Althea’s sister, and we visited you each year when we came home on vacation. Many good memories of you as children
Bev Rowter
Dear Stephen, I was so sorry to see that Donna had passed away. Hold you memories close.
Bev (Veinot) & Dan Rowter
Gail Tutty
Stephen. Thinking of you with Sympathy and Understanding, Gail
Pat and Doug Lohnes
Stephen and Family:
We were sorry the learn of Donna’s passing. She and I were lifelong friends growing up on Wolfe street. Always enjoyed our chats at the grocery store. Our condolences to you all.
Willis & Corina
Stephen and Family…so sorry to hear the passing of Donna…it was a shock…she was a kind and gentle person who will be missed by all who knew and loved her…cherish her memories and they will bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead…please accept our condolences…REST EASY Donna
Ken and Alice Cameron
Steve and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Hold your memories close to help you get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mike and Debbie Frelick
Steven and families thinking of you all, Donna was such a lovely person.
Gail Brewster and Brian Schrader
Dear Stephen and Family,
I`m so sorry to hear about Donna`s passing. She was my best friend and also family to me. Donna is not in any more pain or sick no more. She has earned her Angel Wings. Donna will be looking down at her loved ones and family. She will be sadly missed around town. She has a lot of wonderful friends who is thinking about here tonight.
Gail Brewster and Brian Schrader
Stephen and Heather Smith
Stephen, we are so sorry for your lose. We wish you strength and peace in your time of tribulation.
Bill and Barbara Scobey
Stephen and the Orme families.
Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences.
Sue Sheppard-Jackman
Stephen and family:
I am just hearing the news about your wife. Donna was always so kind to me when I visited your garage. I will remember her fondly. So sorry to hear about her passing! Thinking of you.
The Jackman Family
Quentin, Sue, Ben, and Samuel
Cathy Miller
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She always waved or spoke when she saw me go past. I’ll miss her cheery hellos.
Merv Bernadette Hartlen
Stephen Jackie Scott Thinking of you all and knowing Donna will never be really gone. She will always be in your heart and memories. We will miss her dearly. Our prayers are with you all.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Stephen and Family
So very sorry to here of Donna’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Stephen, Scott, Jacqueline and all Donna’s family, we are so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet, kind lady.
Hold on to your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terry and Donna Connolly
Steve and family,so sorry to hear of your loss,hang on to those memories.
John and Nancy LEEFE
We are sorry to learn of Donna’s passing. We will always remember her as a quiet, genuinely friendly person.
Jordan and Bella Oickle
So sorry for your loss.
valerie joudrey
to the orme family and also the hanley family. i was schocked to read about donna’s passing. she was a very kind lady and a helpful one at the bank when she was working. we all grew up together on the same street and neighborhood. remember her memories you have of her. she is at peace now. sorry for your saddeness. may she rest in peace.
Nora Wooden
Dear Steve and family,
Thinking of you at this time. Take comfort in your memories.
Donna has gone to the campground in the sky and is
enjoying herself.
Love to you all,
Nora
Russ &Mary Ann
Thoughts and prayers
Marion Baxter
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I worked with Donna at Scotiabank, Liverpool. She was a quiet, kind, friendly lady, who I enjoyed talking to. Condolences to all her family.
Daisy Broome
I knew Donna from her days at scotiabank always had a chat and a hug every time we met.
She was a nice lady and I will miss her..Condolences to her family.
Barbara Naugler
Stephen & family –I cannot express my sorrow in hearing of Donna,s passing , It was a shock & difficult to grasp . No words will make this time any easier but know that she was loved & will be missed by many . I join in your mourning & hope that she is with lloyd & her many family members .Love & Hugs to you .RIP Donna
Evie Clark
I remember Donna when she worked at the dairy with my mother, Ellis Anthony. So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories.
Ed and Evie Fisher
To the family Sorry to hear about Donna s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all