IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donna
May
August 25, 1939 – October 23, 2008
Obituary
MAY: The death of Donna Arlene May, of Brandon, beloved wife of Hugh and cherished mother of Lisa, Stacy, Tony, Doug and Erin occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Thursday, October 23, 2008. The Ceremony to Celebrate Donna's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330- 18th Street North on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 1:30 pm. Rev. Colin Grambo will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Donna to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Complete obituary information will follow. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
MAY: Donna Arlene May (nee Stacey), wife of Hugh M. May, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday October 23, 2008 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon at the age of 69. Donna was born August 25, 1939 in Holmfield, Manitoba and was raised in Killarney alongside many cherished life long friends and extended family members. Donna was always driven and independent and during her early years she worked for the Imperial Bank of Commerce and the RCMP. In 1959, Donna married her high school sweetheart with whom she lovingly shared her life and family with. All five of their children were born in Virden. In addition to raising and caring for their family, Donna also volunteered in many levels of community; the Kinettes Club, CAMR as a volunteer at the Merry Manor residence, and within her children's schools. Her generous and caring nature shone through all aspects of her life and touched many. Donna, Hugh, and family moved to Brandon in 1980 where Donna returned to the workforce in 1983 at McKenzie Seeds and then the Brandon and Area Planning District working with Hugh until her retirement in 1995. Donna enjoyed recreational bowling, crafting with friends, and had a deep passion for gardening. She enjoyed keeping up with curling, golf, and her favourite hockey teams. She deeply cherished her grandchildren and was so proud of each one. Donna was pre-deceased by her father Eddie and mother Evelyn. She is survived by husband Hugh; daughter Lisa (Bob) Sanders; sons: Stacy, Tony and Doug (Rosa) and daughter Erin, as well as her grandchildren: Branden, Caitlin, Devin, Derek, Emma, Tove, Liam and Marybeth and many other relatives and friends who will all miss her dearly. The Ceremony to Celebrate Donna's Life was held on October 28, 2008 at Memories Chapel with Rev. Cole Grambo officiating. Interment followed at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Donna may be made to the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many friends and family members who have shown their support, encouragement and love during this time. Thanks also to Rev. Cole Grambo for his compassion. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
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MAY: Donna Arlene May (nee Stacey), wife of Hugh M. May, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday October 23, 2008 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon at the age of 69. Donna was born August 25, 1939 in Holmfield, Manitoba and was raised in Killarney alongside many cherished life long friends and extended family members. Donna was always driven and independent and during her early years she worked for the Imperial Bank of Commerce and the RCMP. In 1959, Donna married her high school sweetheart with whom she lovingly shared her life and family with. All five of their children were born in Virden. In addition to raising and caring for their family, Donna also volunteered in many levels of community; the Kinettes Club, CAMR as a volunteer at the Merry Manor residence, and within her children's schools. Her generous and caring nature shone through all aspects of her life and touched many. Donna, Hugh, and family moved to Brandon in 1980 where Donna returned to the workforce in 1983 at McKenzie Seeds and then the Brandon and Area Planning District working with Hugh until her retirement in 1995. Donna enjoyed recreational bowling, crafting with friends, and had a deep passion for gardening. She enjoyed keeping up with curling, golf, and her favourite hockey teams. She deeply cherished her grandchildren and was so proud of each one. Donna was pre-deceased by her father Eddie and mother Evelyn. She is survived by husband Hugh; daughter Lisa (Bob) Sanders; sons: Stacy, Tony and Doug (Rosa) and daughter Erin, as well as her grandchildren: Branden, Caitlin, Devin, Derek, Emma, Tove, Liam and Marybeth and many other relatives and friends who will all miss her dearly. The Ceremony to Celebrate Donna's Life was held on October 28, 2008 at Memories Chapel with Rev. Cole Grambo officiating. Interment followed at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Donna may be made to the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many friends and family members who have shown their support, encouragement and love during this time. Thanks also to Rev. Cole Grambo for his compassion. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
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