HARRINGTON; Donna Lee, 74, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on August 8th, 2012 with her family by her side.
Born in South Brookfield, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late Bentley and Faerlie (Davison) DeLong.
Donna loved animals, especially her dog “Charlie” and enjoyed sitting and watching the birds, but her greatest love, since the age of 14, was her husband Allen and her family. She loved to dine out, camping and family get-togethers. She also enjoyed time in her “office”, having coffee and chatting with her best friend Shirley.
She is survived by her husband Allen, her daughters Dawn (Gary) Roberton of Brooklyn, Vicki (Bob) Roach of White Point, and her son Daniel (Donna Silmarie) of Eagle Head. One grandchild and one great-grandchild. Her sisters Lynn (Jack) Conrad of Brooklyn and Marion (Colin) Lohnes of Lahave.
She was predeceased by her brother Orlando “Lanny”
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of Donna’s life will be held at her home, 12 Markland Avenue, Brooklyn on August 15th, 2012 from 4 until 8 p.m. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Queens Branch of the SPCA. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
We are so very sad to read that Donna has passed away. Our prayers are with your entire family through one of the most difficult times in your lives. God Bless You. Sincerely, Curtis & Linda
Faith D'Eon
To Dawn, Vickey and family, thinking of you all at this very sad time, didn,t know your mom well, she must have been a very great mom she raised three great kids, love and hugs to you all. Faye. Danny a HIG hug.
Tim McDonald
I was saddened to learn of Donna’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed by her many friends and family. My sincere sympathy to the entire family.
sylvia&billy
dear al & famiely;
so sorry to hear of the passing of donna. we all loved her. she was a
lovely lady; our hearts go out to u all; try and remember all the good tmes we had;
with her and lanny gone, things will never be the same’
u you are all in my prayers’
Garnett & Jan Winchester
Allan & family,
So sorry for you loss. We are thinking of you all.
Jan & Garnett
Susan Levy
Heaven has been sent another angel where she will be free from pain and drink coffee all day as she waits for her family to join her. My thoughts are with you as you go through this time of grief.
Donna and Ian Denison
Al – so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. We had a lot of good times when we worked together – the three Donna’s (me, your Donna and Donna Wefer). Take care. Donna
Doris Taylor
To The Harrington Family.
Donna was a wonderfu Wife, Mother, and Friend she will be greatly missed by all who new her .
tinie/giffy fralic
Allen and family we are so sorry to hear about Donn’s passing,she was such a fun lady,she will be missed very much by all who new her.
Kathy Smith
Dear Alan, Dawn, Danny and Vickie,
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was such a wonderful fun loving person. A wonderful wife, mother and friend. I remember going to lunch there with Dawn one day.. Donna made the best tuna melts!
The Brooklyn Community has lost 2 of their most special people in the past week. May they be together in death as they were in life.
Love and prayers to you all at this sad time.
Betty-Jean & Beverley Colp
Allen and all of Donna’s family – We are sending our deepest sympathy to you for your great loss. I have many great memories of the fun times we had when Donna worked in Dad’s store a lot of years. Memories of the good times you all enjoyed together over the years will help you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Robert and Rachel Dexter
Alan and family.
Our condolences to you at this sad time. I am sure you have many, many fond memories as she was a wonderful lady.
Allen & Debbie Conrad
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing our deepest sympathy to all her family may your memories an Gods sustaining LOVE carry you during this difficult time.
Dale and Suzanne Verge
Allen and family …there are just no words …so very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing …our prayers and thoughts are with you …remember all the good times ….sue and dale
Richard & Pat Conrad
We were so deeply saddened to hear of Donna’s passing.She was a very sweet and gentle lady,with the most beautiful eyes.No one could ever ask for better neighbours,a most wonderful family.Bless you all at this very sad time.Know that so many are thinking of all of you.,love and special prayers. Richard and Pat
Rose and Mark Wright
Allen, Vicki, Dawn, Danny, Lynn and the rest of the family..We’re so sad that you’re all going through such a tough time right now. Remember all the wonderful years you’ve had together as a loving and fun family. Having lost two dear souls in such a short time must be especially difficult. Although it helps to know that they are no longer suffering, it still has to hurt. May God Bless you all!
Forbes Family
Allen,Dawn,Vicki,Danny and the rest of the family. So sad to hear about Aunt Donna she was a very special Lady. We all had fun times on the Avenue. Cherish all the memories that you had with that special lady you will look back and a big smile will come over you as you remember how great of a wife and mother she really was..May God bless you all .
Margo & Borden Hanley
Allen and family: Borden and I are very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. God be with you all at this very sad time. Our prayers are with you all.
Margo & Borden
Ira and Brenda Huskins
So very very sorry to see of Donna’s passing, words are hard at this diffictult time, but with the passing of time hopefully the pain, the emptiness will ease off a bit. God Bless you all at this most difficult time.
sharen shaw
Allen, Dawn, Danny, Vicki & all my cousins:
Not sure what to say at this point, especially this close to Lanny’s passing, I know that they were very close and now they are together in heaven with Lanny telling his stories and Donna laughing. She was one of the sweetest and loveing persons we have known and we will miss her greatly. Our love and prayers,
Sharen & Jack
Walter/Sherri Miller
Dawn,Vicki and Danny:
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.Our condolences go out to you and all the family at this time.
Walter/Sherri Miller
Lynn:
We were so sorry to hear about Donna’s passing.Our sympathy goes out to all the family at this very sad time.
jack sunderland
Allen, just wanted to let you know, i am very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Just remember the good times, this will help you through. God Bless!
Gerri & Joe Fraelic
Will forever love and miss you Donna. Our thoughts are with your family.
Sheila D. Smith
Allen and family: I am sorry to hear of Donna’s passing and so close to losing her brother as well. Surely they are united in heaven and that must be a comfort to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sheila
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Carla and Tony Zwicker
Vicki, Dawn and family, So sorry to hear that your mom has passed away, it is so hard to let go of our loved ones, keep strong, and cherish the memories, God Bless
Judi Maillett
Alan,Dawn,Vickie,Danny, Lynn & families: God needed a “special” flower for his garden & someone to sit & laugh with,someone special & beautiful,that’s why He called Donna home.She is free from her pain now with a smile on her face, sitting back with Lanny an all her loved ones that went before her, having a “big old” chat with a cup of coffee.You are all in my thoughts & prayers,Judi
Robert & Sally Fader
Allen & family:
So sorry to read of Donna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time in your lives.
Gerald & Vina Moses
Our thoughts are with you Al, Vicki & family at this time of sorrow.
This is a sad time for you all. We remember sharing those special camping times with Donna & you folks as well as seeing you often at Transcotia. We are so saddened to hear of your loss.
Ger & Vina
Michael and Anne Hupman
So sorry for your family’s loss…..Donna was a very lovely woman…..so very nice and kind…take care…
Anne and Michael
Helen & Ken Pickrem
Dawn, Gary and family – you must be devastated to once again go through the loss of someone you loved and meant so much to you. Our thoughts are with you all. Take care
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Allen,Dawn, Vicki, Danny, & Lynn: Words cannot express the sadness we feel for your family. Donna and Lanny are at peace and free from pain once more. May you all have comfort in knowing others mourn with you. She will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, wife, sister and friend. Her family was her life.God Bless.
Barb and Brian Fralic
Al and family,
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Barb and Brian
Arnie & Carol Jollimore
Allen and family,
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Both Lanny and Donna will be missed forever. Take care of each other.
Our deepest sympathy,
Arnie & Carol
Patti and John Blimke
Dear Allan, Dawn, Danny , Vicki and family,
We are saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. John and I would often meet her and Al at the Transcotia. I believe John said it best when he said Donna was one of the sweetest ladies he ever met. May the good memories help you through this difficult time.
Susan and Butch MacLeod
We are so very sorry to hear about Donna’s passing. Condolences to you all.
Iva & Derek Wagstaff
Dear Allan, Dawn, Danny and Vicki,
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. We truly hope the wonderful memories you hold, as we know there are many, will ease the loss you feel today. Sincerely, Iva & Derek
Stewart & Rose Mooers (Veinot
Lynn our heart goes out to you and all the family members at this sad time. You have lost two of the most precious people in your life in such a short time.
I know that the memories of all the good times you all had together will be forever in your hearts.
There is no more pain or suffering in God’s house.
shelley turner
dear Alan,Dawn, Danny,and Vicki… so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing stay strong and hold tight to all the wonderful memories you have. God bless you all.
Ernie and Nancy Whynot
Please just know God only has the most beautiful of flowers in his garden. Donna will certainly have a place where she will shine.
Remember the sweet memories.
Ernie and Nancy Whynot
Theresa
Allen &family we were so sorry to hear about donna passing, she was a very lovely lady, we would like to give you and your family our deepest sympathy theresa &robenia brewster
Maurice & Betty Whynott
The Harrington Family:
Our deepet sympathy to all.Prayers are with you.
Debbie & John Herman
Allen, Dawn, Danny, Vicki, Lynn, & Extended Family & Friends:
Heaven’s Gate opened twice within a week for You and Your Families, Our Hearts are with You All!
Your Mom was One Special Lady, always so full of fun and laughter, this is how I choose to remember her. May you find peace within each other.
Hugs, Debbie
Noweta
To the Family……Donna was definitely a beautiful person inside and out. ..I will always have great Memories of the Brooklyn Days, and sneaking into the house all hours of the night….quiet as mice we were. Allen and Donna welcomed all of us “teens” into their home with open arms.,
So sorry for your loss Allen, Dawn, Vicki, Danny, Lynn, and all the extended family. Love and Hugs..Noweta
Sandra Turpin
Al, Vicki and family:
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Sandra
Grant Webber
Allen and Family we are saddened to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christopher Clarke
Alan, what an awful week you and your family are having. Peggy and I really feel for you all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Christopher
Pamela and Wayne Manfield
Dear Vicki…..so sorry to hear of your mom`s passing. Thinking of you as you go through this most difficult time.
Bonnie Muise
Dear Dawn,Vicki and Lynn,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom passing. Lynn, your sister. I loved seeing her at the clinic; she was always so funny and her love of animals was so strong, as were all of you. I know one thing for sure, she was a great mom! I know that because she had a wonderful sister, and you girls are the nicest two people I know! I miss seeing you both, but we will run into one another again. I know God will have a special place for her, one with lots of animals who all need her love! Take care of yourselves and know when I hug my two dogs tonight I will think of you all!
Love Bonnie,Percy and Pal!
Barb and Brian Fralic
Lynn and Jack,
Our toughts are with you at this sad time.
Barb and Brian
Philip & RoseMary Decker
Dear Allen and families
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Philip & RoseMary Decker
Carol(Oickle) and Leonard Hughes
Marion,
sorry about the passing of your sister
I have this feeling there’s one more star up in the sky tonight. And even though it’s far away, its brightness and warmth still reach us here to make the night a little less dark.
With My Deepest Sympathy
Terri Sawyer
Dawn, please know that I am very sorry for your loss, I didn’t know the day I saw you at the hospital, but knew it was someone very special…also I knew that I needed to find you and just sit with you and hug you, you are a special person as well..again, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Brenda and Jeff Foley
Dawn, Vicki, Danny and family.
We were so very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Brenda and Jeff Foley
Rika Bolivar
sorry to hear of your loss of a wonderfull mother and wife my thoughts are with you all.
brenda lawrence and jim hubley
To Alan and family. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time . Life just doesn’t seem fair to Donna and Lanny’s families . We are thinking of you all at this time of sorrow . Donna was such a wonderful,caring person. Sincere sympathy. Brenda and Jim.
David/Elaine Holland
Dear Dawn, Vicki, and Family
We extend our sincere expression of Christian sympathy on the passing of your dear mother. Having done this in the fall, know how you are feeling; please know friends are praying for you, that God will give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Our love, David & Elaine
Mike and Donna West
Dear Al, Dawn, Viki, and Danny,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Walter/Sherri Miller
Allen:
we just want to let you know how saddened we were to hear of Donna’s passing.Our condolences to you and remember the good times.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Verna & Artie Corkum
Allen,Dawn, Danny and Vicki and your families, Artie and I are thinking of you all at this sad time.Hope all the wonderful memories and funny stories will help at this tme.She was a very nice lady, always loved talking with her.Take care of each other.
Becky colp
My thoughts are with you all..wishing you happy memories of your mom!
Shirley Melanson
To the Harrington family,
May knowing that so many feel your loss help to get you through.Having lost a loved one,I know it’s very difficult.Keep strong and have faith,it will help you weather life’s hardships.
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Alan,Dawn,Danny,Vicki and families So sorry to hear about Donna’s passing but no more pain. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Donna
Dean & Marie ( Dexter ) Hatt
Marie & I are so sorry for your loss . Marie has fond memories of working with Donna ! All the best .
ALLAN & BETH LAROCQUE
Allan and Family, We are very sorry to hear of Donna`s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Donna was a very special lady.
Susan Mcfatridge
My thoughts and prayers are with you all …..
My thoughts and prayers are with you all….
Roger & Valerie Wilcox
Allan&family,
We are thinking about you and your family during this most difficult week of double sorrow. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Roger & Valerie
Wendy (Anthony) and Fred Wamboldt
Dear Allen, Dawn, Danny, Vicki, Lynn and Marion: Fred and I were so saddened to learn of Donna’s passing. I have lovely memories of Donna and her family and siblings. With the Anthony family residence one house up and one street over. Hold on to those wonderful memories and God will get you through the rest one day at a time. Wendy (Anthony) and Fred Wamboldt
Janet and George Fletcher
Allen and family: We were sorry to hear about Donna. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Sandie Ellicott
Dear Dawn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know what a warm, close and loving family you are and I hope that those strengths give you comfort at this time.
We are thinking of you.
Sandie and Don
Beverly Conrad
Allen,Vicki,Dawn and all the family I am so sorry for your great loss.I will miss seeing Donnas smiling face.I always enjoyed talking to her and her sense of humor.I know the love in your family is strong enough that you will confort each other and get through tis very difficult time.Donna will always be with you in your hearts.Love and care for each other and know many are thinking of you at this very sad time . Bev
Glen and Diane Dexter &Family
Allen & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Donna was such a welcoming person, she always made you feel at ease. She will be missed by many.
Paul & Mary Lou Smith
Alan, Dawn, Danny, Vicky and Lynn and Families,
Sorry to hear the passing of Donna. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all.
Merv and Bernadette Hartlenm.hartlen
All and family are prayers are with you at this sad time. May all your good times and memories help to comfort you. Merv and Bernadette Hartlen
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Diane and Donald White
Please know our thoughts are with you all.
Diane and Donald
Euna & Archie Keating
To The Harrington Family
Deepest sympathy to all for you. Alot of great memories through out the years.
Brenda Brewster-Potter
Allen, Dawn, Vicki, Danny and families,
Our hearts go out to you during this very sad time. We hope that the good memories you made with Donna will bring you some comfort during the road ahead, as your family moves forward. Dad also sends you his sincerest condolences from Idaho.
– Brenda, Chris, and Herbie
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our deepest sympathy to all the family
Thinking of you