Peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital with family at her side, passed away on March 19, 2010. Adored wife of William (Bill) Heather of Exeter. Loving mother of Kim and Ronald Willems of Germany, Kevin and Laurie Heather of Calgary, Karl Heather of Calgary and Karen Heather of Exeter. Cherished grandmother of Hannah; Kelsey, Jenna and Scott; Cody; and Erika, Taylor and Rachael. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Garry and Jane Parkinson of St. Marys and Helen Bettger of Kitchener. Admired step-daughter of Spence Read of St. Marys. Also proudly remembered by her cousins, nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Ray Parkinson and Edythe (Parkinson) Read and her brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Lynda Parkinson. Donna was an amazing inspiration to her entire family battling her cancer with incredible spirit and determination.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd at 11 AM with Father Ray Lawhead officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would be appreciated by the family.
Donna June (Parkinson) Heather
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
james briggs
May the lord keep you in his hand and fill your heart with comfort may as the sun sets and as the sun rises may the memories of better times comfort you and remember we are here if we can help; we will keep your loved one in our prayers and you also.
sorry for the laps in time but i just heard.
Kim Heather
We would like to thank everyone for their loving support and kindness during this difficult time.We would also like to thank everyone who stood by my father and mother the last three years as my mother became ill. Thankyou for your time and caring. God bless, Kim ( Heather), Ronald and Hannah
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Bill and family – So sorry to hear of Donna’s death. We understand she was ill for some time, but will be at peace now in heaven. Donna was a lovely, gracious, warm and carng lady whom you will miss dearly. Hopefully you will be comforted with all the wonderful memeories of your dear wife and mother. Sorry we were unable to attend in person, but were with you in thought. Fred & Sharon
JOHN & ARLENE BERENDSEN
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. THINKING OF ALL OF YOU. JOHN & ARLENE.
Bill Graham
Bill and family,
My condolences on the loss of Donna. Please know we’re thinking of you.
Bill Graham
Vicki (Burgin) Rosa
Karen
Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing.
My condolences to you.
J Maes
Karen and family
Our prayers and though are with you at this difficult time. Remeber all the good times and memories with your mom .
Herb & Brenda (Fleming) Schlinderer
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.I have many wonderful memories of Donna and will always remember her gentle caring ways.She was a lovely person and will be missed by many.Take care.
Tonett Wojtasik
Bill, Kim, Kevin, Karen, Karl and families,
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will always remember Donna as a very gracious, loving woman, an amazing cook, a great knitter and quilter, a wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a blessing in your lives.
Love Mike, Tonett, Gabrielle and Joshua
Jane Parkinson
Bill,Karen,Kevin,Laurie ,Karl and Kim,
As you know i’m unable to be with you in person but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna fought a long and hard battle and never once did I hear her complain. Bill you did a wonderful job of looking after her needs ,nobody could have done more.I am so thankful you were able to care for her for so long.
I have wonderful memories of all the time Donna and I spent to-gether.
I will send hugs for all home with Garry
Love Jane
jeanette clarke & bob upshall
Bill & family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of a very special person (Donna) in your life. She was always glad to see people and you share alot of good memories and good times which will stay with you and your family. We are thinking of you at this time as one never knows what God has in his plans for us.
She will now be at rest in a beautiful heaven surround with angels which she will be one of them.
Jeanette & Bob
Al and Vickie Harvey
Bill and family
Al, Nathan and I will miss Donna as I know you will Bill.
We are so sorry to hear of her passing.
You know we love you and are here if we can help Bill
All our Sympathy
The Harvey’s
Paula Gorman
Uncle Bill, Kim, Karen, Kevin, Karl and families:
I was very sad to hear of aunt Donna’s passing, she was a wonderful person who put others before herself, she always had a smile and hug for us. She was very kind and helpful to us caring for mom and dad, visiting and helping us deal with the situation. She will be missed by all but is at peace now and has lots of angels waiting for her. Ours prayers are with you.
Paul, Paula, Allison and Jessica
William Crawford
My condolences for your loss. May happy memories and the love of family, be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
William (Bill) Crawford
Jane and Bruce Graham
Bill and family….we were so sorry to hear about Donna. Please accept our sincere condolences. We are thinking of all of you at this very sad time. Love, Jane and Bruce
deb down
Karen, Kim and families
I am so sorry to read about you losing your mom to cancer, having just gone through it I know how difficult these coming days and months will be. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Deb Down