November 1, 1934 – June 14, 2025
Passed away peacefully at McGarrell Place, London, on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Bob Jeffrey for 68 years. Cherished mother of Scott and Cynthia Jeffrey, Brenda Jeffrey, Lois and Steve Davies, and Tim and Jan Jeffrey. Adored grandma of Matthew (Holly), Andrew (Jenny); Rob (Maggie), Greg (Brit); Sarah, Ben; Jack, Ruby; and great-grandma of Blair, Theo, and Talon. Predeceased by her parents Harold and Honey Marjorie (Whitehall) Thornicroft, and brothers Bruce (Clari) Thornicroft, and Bob (Marg) Thornicroft. Dear sister of Murray (Myrna) Thornicroft, Frances (Ron) Hand, and Janet Mitchell. Sister-in-law of Elizabeth (Gray) Montgomery, Audrey Jeffrey, and Keith (Ann) Jeffrey. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
A gifted baseball player and avid Blue Jays fan, a talented pianist, and a sudoku master, Mom’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family. We will cherish the memories of her love and laughter always. She was the best.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Monday, June 23rd from 5 – 7 PM.
Donna’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home the following day, on Tuesday, June 24th at 11 AM. Interment will be held at a later date at the Birr United Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Donna are asked to consider Asthma Canada or the Canadian Lung Association.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at both McGarrell Place and Richmond Woods for their care and compassion shown to both Donna and Bob.
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).
Ken &Bonnie Parkinson
Bob and family
My condolences you and your family.
Our thoughts are with you.
Richmond Woods
To Bob and Family,
On behalf of the residents and staff of Richmond Woods Retirement Residence we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Donna. May you take comfort in the memories of love shared and find peace now, and in the days ahead. We have such fond memories of the two of you!
Marjorie Barton (Smibert) and Earl Siegrist
Bob and Family,
Our condolences to you and your family during this time-We have known you for many years and Donna was my bus driver going to Prince Andrew school-Tim also came with her since he wasn’t in school yet.
Matthew Thornicroft
We extend our deepest sympathies and will keep Donna and you all in our prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Monique & the Vanderploeg family
Lois, Deepest sympathies to you and you family during this sad time.
John and Joan Morgan
Bob and Family
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We have missed both of you at the local community breakfasts and suppers where we would stop and have a chat. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Joan Morgan
Judy & Keith
Thinking of Tim, Jan and family as they navigate the loss of a mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Sending love and condolences.
John and Jane McComb, Jackie McComb
Bob and family,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Donna. I remember her playing the organ at church. Condolences.
Norma & Helen Marshall
Bob and family, thinking of you at this difficult time.
Helen Detlor
Uncle Bob, Dear cousins and families:
My first memory of Aunt Donna was the laughter she brought to Grandma Jeffrey’s Sunday dinner table on the farm.
Seems to me she was still in her baseball uniform that Sunday; her team won and perhaps was one her her first visits to that Jeffrey Clan! Uncle Bob married her and brought more happiness!
She did play the piano at our annual Christmas Jeffrey gatherings & Uncle Hugh was the conductor.
Aunt Donna was stead fast, always a kind and loving with a quick smile.
Treasure her lasting memory, my sincere condolence to all.
“Sleep, Dearie Sleep”
Grace Rollings
Bob and family:
We are sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed a chat with either you or Donna when out in the community or when our children were riding the school bus. Thinking of you at this time.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Tammy Rees
Dear Brenda, Tim, Jan and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear the passing of your mother and mother-in-law. May your memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
I’m sending you lots of love and my deepest sympathies.
Rob Nunns
Your Mom was a wonderful lady and I have fond memories of her from both church and school. Sincere condolences from the Nunns family.
Rob Nunns and family
Mark and Joanne Nielsen
To the Jeffrey family,
Sending our deepest sympathies for the loss of
Love Ashley Elliott & Barb Thornicroft
To Uncle Bob and family
Thinking of you and your family at this time. Aunt Donna was a very special person, and I was so lucky to have her as an Aunt. I will always remember her laugh, and the summer visits at the farm. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deb & Harold Jeffrey
Uncle Bob & family. Our deepest sympathies to all of you We cherish her smile and words of encouragement when I was younger. She always had a little hug or pat on the back. Just know we are thinking of you.
John Elston
Bob and family
Sending sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Donna. Thinking of you.
John and Mary Walls
Bob and family;
Our sincere condolences to everyone. Donna was a great ball player and could hit the ball into space. She will leave you with some treasured memories.
Wendy Harris McFarlan
Sincerest sympathy Bob and family. I remember Donna as a very thoughtful neighbour and driving the bus. You could tell she loved the community kids and her family very much. Always a big smile. Cherish your memories 💞
Bev Dayman
Bob,
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of my time at Richmond Woods as the environmental service manager and having wonderful conversations with both you and Donna.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time
Lila Foster
Bob and Family, sorry to hear of Donna’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Bob and Family
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing.You will have a lot of memories and good times to cherish.
Helga Howald
Bob and family, my deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.