Stewart; Donna

 

Donna Marie Stewart (Forbes) passed away peacefully in St. Joseph's Hospice at the age of 62, on Sunday, June 26th 2016, with her family at her side. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years, Frank Stewart, her daughters, Larissa (Jeremy) Large & Calla (Owen) Nicol, her mother Freida Forbes, her mother in law Marjorie Stewart, sister Pat (Brad) Latner and brother Jim (Maureen) Forbes.  Donna was the cherished Nana to 5 grandchildren, Graydon, Corbin, Arabel, Huntly & Bryson, a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed by her many lifelong friends. Predeceased by her father John Forbes. As a lifelong resident of Sarnia, Donna was passionate about the city, her neighbourhood and the community.   She loved summers in her backyard and at the cottage, and spent many winters in the arena helping with Sarnia Girls Hockey.  Donna was a longstanding Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness Group board member and one of the founders of Jazz & Blues in the Village.  For the last 13 years, she served as festival director, organizing an army of loyal volunteers and managing countless festival details.  Donna worked in the office of St. Lukes United Church for over 20 years and was the helping hand behind her husband’s Mitton Village store, The Eye Guy. The family want to express their thanks to the doctors and nurses at the London Regional Cancer Centre and St. Joseph’s Hospice for their compassionate care of Donna. Cremation & private family service has taken place. The family wishes to invite friends to a Celebration of Donna's Life on Saturday July 9th from 1 - 4 at the Sarnia Legion. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Donna’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. Should friends desire, donations can be made to the Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness Group (SODA). Arrangements entrusted to McCormack Funeral Home – Stewart Chapel, 254 George Street, Sarnia.