Peacefully, with her family at her side, two months shy of her 90th birthday, Donna Margaret Murray (Boyce), passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in the early hours of June 11, 2024. Donna was predeceased by her husband, Michael (2017) and her parents, William James Boyce and Alma Mildred Boyce. Donna will be missed by her only surviving sibling, Ken (Evelyn) and sister-in-law, Evelyn Boyce (Moore), and several nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.
Donna was predeceased by siblings Eleanor, Robert, Marion, Dalton, Mervyn, Ted, Lorna, and James , in infancy. Also predeceased by nephews Danny and Larry Boyce and niece Debbie Rowlinson, and her furbaby, Buddy, all of whom were very special to her. Donna had a very special place in her heart for her great-nieces, Brittany Coulthard and Amy Boyce.
Donna was a member of the AMGH Auxiliary at Goderich Hospital for many years and was very proud of her volunteer service. She was also well known for her quick wit, her smile, her “potty” mouth, and endless number of jokes.
Donna maintained that she was truly lucky and truly blessed.
Special thanks to the palliative staff at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital for their excellent care and compassion of Donna in her final days and the comfort of the family coming and going. Special thanks also to the Goderich Place Retirement Residence Family for their excellent care of Donna since moving there in 2022. Special thanks also to Pastor John Trembulak for attending at the hospital to conduct a church service for Donna. Donna was strong in her faith and she very seldom missed church.
In keeping with Donna’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will follow. If so desired, memorial donations to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation gratefully acknowledged.
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Teresa Patterson
I’m sorry to hear of Donna’s passing, my condolences to her family and loved ones.
Donna had a great sense of humor and I don’t remember ever not laughing in her presence.
Carolyn MCCabe
I so enjoyed working at Zellers with Donna💞💞 we had a lot of laughs . Good memories of her . She will be missed .
My condolences to the family
Janice Brindley
So sorry to hear of Donna passing away,she was one of a kind,loved her personality,she could brighten your day for sure,lots of fun to work with at Zellers! R.I.P Heaven has another unique angel watching over us!
Connnie Harrison
I played baseball with Donna….she was a great ball player. I always enjoyed her sense of humour. May you rest in peace.
Shirley Boyce
To our extended family,
Our sincere condolences to Donna’s family and friends.. We were sorry to hear of her passing. She was a “one of a kind”, kinda gal who was hard candy on the outside, with a soft marshmallow centre..She will certainly be missed by all who knew her..RIP Donna 💙
Ken and Shirley Boyce
Becky McIvor
Donna was a great volunteer. She and her sister Lorna helped teach young girls how to play fastball. I was lucky enough to be one of those girls. They along with Jean Cruickshank were a vital part of young girls learning baseball. Donna was always a friendly face at the hospital also volunteering. She loved to tell jokes to make people laugh , her upbeat personality always brightened a persons day. May she RIP
Julie and Sylvain Babin
Please accept our most sincere condolences. Donna was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed by all that knew her.
Norah Purser
Donna, I will miss meeting you in the hall to reminisce over baseball and your teasing Sam and Maygan.. you always had spunk!! RIP, you family awaits.. cheers 🫶
Blok Teresa
I sure will miss Donna. Her spirt and her friendly attitude. She sure loved people and was so friendly to everyone she met. May she RIP. My deepest condolences to her family.
Susan Franken
My sincere condolences to of Donna’s family. She always had the best jokes and stories to tell. R.I.P Donna
Joanne Walters
Donna was so much fun when volunteering at AM&G Hospital. She almost made you feel happy to be in Emerge even if you were sick or injured! She was a true testament to “laughter is the best medicine”. RIP & keep ’em smiling, dear Donna.
Kelly Mallough
I’ve known Donna most of my life. She was a funny hardworking lady. After retiring from zellers she came and worked at Walmart. I was lucky to have worked with her in the toy department. She was also very supportive when she was on duty in emergency when I took mom in.
Pat & Bob Desjardins
to all of ?Donna’s family
Our thoughts are with you and know that all your good memories will help you through this most difficult time and remember Donna is at peace now.
Nancy White
I am sorry to learn of Donna’s passing!! I have known her all my life and I don’t think there is another like her!! We had many conversations and more laughs than you could count!! Rest east Donna you will be missed!!!
Delbert Shewfelt
My sympathy to Donna’s family. Known Donna for a long time, and she always could put a smile
on your face. RIP Donna
Wayne Wilson
So sorry for your loss. Pat and I will surely miss that potty mouth, jokes and words of wisdom. R.I.P. Donna
Rob Hoffman
My condolences to the family she be missed
Linda Webber
To all of Donna’s family. Deepest sympathy on her passing. She was a unique lady. She will be missed.
CONNIE TASKER
RIP Donna!!! You will be missed when I go into Goderich Place to volunteer. Your zest for life and laughter was so apparent. Your colourful vocabulary so suited you!!!! I can hear you now as you arrive at the pearly gates “Holy S–t I made it!!!!!! To her family my sincere condolences, Donna truly loved you all and constantly told me how blessed she was in her life!!!!
Barbara Martin
To Donna family you have my prayers and sympathies. Donna was a wonderful person always friendly with everyone and always shared her jokes. R I P Donna.