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WESTMAN: Donna (Holland) of RR 3 Granton

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On June 9, 2026 @ 9:14 AM In Exeter, Lucan, Obituary | 43 Comments

WESTMAN: Donna (Holland) of RR 3 Granton

Donna passed away peacefully in her home, on the family farm surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, June 7, 2026 in her 90th year. Cherished wife of the late Eric Westman (2003) for 48 years, and the late Frank O’Connor (2020) for 11 years. Loving mother of David and Vicki Westman, Debra and Dale Neff, Carolynn and David Off, and Edward and Heather Westman. Proud grandma of Erica (Bryan), Greg (Kelly), Jordan (Alyssa); Jessica (John), Maggie (Alex), Nicole (Mark); Jennifer (Chris), Matthew (Hannah), Michael (Jessica), Megan (Brodie), and Leah (Cole). Eighteen great-grandchildren adored their GG. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Edward and Sandra Holland, Margaret and Jim Zelinski, Bernice Cooke, and Anna Watson. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by her parents David and Elsie Holland, brother Rev. Earl Holland and sister-in-law Ina Holland.

Donna was born in Lieury, ON on July 18, 1936. She was a generous and loving woman whose kindness touched the lives of many. An avid gardener, Donna was known for the beautiful gardens she lovingly tended at her home. She enjoyed travelling and was fortunate to explore many places around the world throughout her life. Above all, Donna was proud of her family and treasured every opportunity to spend time with them.

Deeply dedicated to her community, Donna devoted countless hours to volunteering and helping others. Her hands were rarely still; whether she was hosting family and friends, baking, cooking, crafting, quilting, or crocheting, she approached everything she did with care, creativity, and remarkable skill.

Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Friday, June 12th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM.

Donna’s funeral service will be held at Community Bible Church, 24294 Adelaide Street North, LUCAN on Saturday, June 13th at 11 AM. Interment Birr United Cemetery.

Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting https://vimeo.com/1201957681/992e7bc335

Donations to VON Middlesex-Elgin or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “WESTMAN: Donna (Holland) of RR 3 Granton”

Condolence from Carlos Dias and family on June 9th, 2026 9:51 AM

Our deepest sympathies to the Westman families for their loss

Condolence from frank rondinelli on June 9th, 2026 10:33 AM

a woderfull joyfull honest .woman with nothing but kindness in her heart.sweet thoughts full of flowers and love always and forever.miss you frank rondinelli your friend rest in peace

Condolence from Gary Strang on June 9th, 2026 10:56 AM

Please accept our condolences for such a great loss. Donna was a great women. The matriarch of the family. I had the benefit of knowing her over many years. She was special, loving, kind and super tough when needed. I have good memories of her and her luncheons at the farm. Her preserves and her kindness in sharing. I also know how devoted she was to Eric and will have rejoined him in heaven.

Condolence from Jeff Brown on June 9th, 2026 12:16 PM

Cheryl and I, as well as our two sons, Matthew and Scott have known and cherished our friendships with the Westman family for many years. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dave’s mom. However, we rejoice in the fact that Donna is now with her Saviour Jesus Christ. Her influence and love of her family, friends and community have caused the light of Christ to be spread throughout her many rich relationships. Of this we are certain. Our prayers go out to the family and all those who knew Donna.

Condolence from Barbara Westman on June 9th, 2026 2:59 PM

Family and friends my deepest condolences to a great women.

My memories as a kid of Aunt Donna was steady, nurturing, and always there with a kind smile. She wasn’t obvious in her charm, but you felt it in everything she did. She had a gift for making people feel safe. Her house was a sanctuary—warm, welcoming, and always full of something good baking. She was a women we can all aspire to become – a woman that made the world a little better.

Condolence from Alex Westman on June 9th, 2026 4:00 PM

My sincere condolences to Donna’s family. She was a truly wonderful lady.
She will be dearly missed.

Condolence from Susan & Ralph on June 9th, 2026 4:13 PM

So sorry for your loss Westman family. Donna was such a special lady ~ she certainly will be missed! Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hugs ~

Condolence from Jennifer Walden on June 9th, 2026 5:21 PM

My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother.
I remember her always there with a willingness to help, making time for a chat and greeting you with her friendly, easy smile and her love for gardening. I will cherish the memories with you mom from Wesley and Villages United Church.
May your memories help you through this very sad time.

Condolence from Penny Altenburg on June 9th, 2026 7:25 PM

My condolences to all Donna’s family and friends! Donna was a lovely person.

Condolence from Joyce Frew and Jerry Martens and families on June 9th, 2026 9:09 PM

Sending our condolences – Donna was a wonderful neighbour and church friend for many years at Granton United. My children enjoyed visiting with Donna as well! Thinking of all of Donna’s family and friends at this time.

Condolence from Isaac & Margaret Langford Garryduff Newcastle west on June 10th, 2026 3:55 AM

Our deepest sympathy to David Debra Carolynn Edward & the extended Westman & Holland families on the passing of Donna. We first got to know Donna in 2021 when she & Eric welcome us it to their home & we done the same for them in Ireland. Over the years Donna continued to visit us in Ireland & we to her home in Canada & later she brought Frank to visit us in Ireland, We always enjoyed her visits & the interesting places she took us to in Canada & the places we went in Ireland, We also kept in touch on face book.
Rest in peace Donna

Condolence from Laurie Altenburg on June 10th, 2026 6:51 AM

So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Wishing you and your family condolences and peace in the days ahead.

Condolence from Dale Cook on June 10th, 2026 8:11 AM

Dave, Debra, Carolynn, Ed and families
My sincere condolences to all of you,,, I will certainly miss chatting with your mom and coffee.

Condolence from CLINTON SMITH on June 10th, 2026 11:05 AM

TO DAVID, DEBRA & ED. SORRY TO HEAR OF YOU MOTHER’S PASSING ALWAYS A SMILE ON HER FACE WHEN YOU CAME INTO THE SHOP.

Condolence from Doug Jeffery on June 10th, 2026 11:47 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with the Westman family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Donna.

Condolence from Joan Marie Crawford on June 10th, 2026 11:58 AM

To Donna’s family. I got to know Donna at the VON exercises. She was a lovely, good person. May she rest in peace.

Condolence from Jacob Shaw on June 10th, 2026 12:07 PM

So sorry to hear the news. Such a sweet lady!

Condolence from Judith and Gerry Roy on June 10th, 2026 12:55 PM

We were so fortunate to meet dear Donna and to be included in her loving family many times. She was kind, compassionate, generous and fun. Her spirit will live on in the wonderful memories she created for all her loved ones. We lift her up in our prayers and send love as she completes her last journey.

Condolence from Crystal Northcott on June 10th, 2026 3:12 PM

Sending my sincere condolences to your family at this time. Sorry I don’t have better words but I am thinking about your family and wishing you well wishes

Condolence from Lori Baker on June 10th, 2026 6:16 PM

Dave, Debra, Carolynn and Ed and your entire family – our sincere sympathies on the loss of your mother. Praying that all your wonderful memories of a life well lived will give you peace and comfort at this time.

Norma’s kids
Stephen and Kim; Tom and Brenda; Lori and Brad
And families

Condolence from Fred & SharonMardlin on June 10th, 2026 6:53 PM

To the Westman family – we offer our deepest condolences to each of you as you say goodbye to your dear mother, grandmother and great grandma. Donna was a marvellous, hard working, friendly and humorous lady with a big heart. Her door was always open and all were welcome to sit and visit awhile, to hear about her family of whom she was proud, her latest adventures, and her gardens. Her presence at church and community events will be missed by all who knew her. It has been a pleasure to know Donna for many years. Our sympathy.

Condolence from Leonard & Sherry on June 10th, 2026 10:06 PM

Donna was such a special lady. We are grateful to have been fortunate enough to know her

Condolence from Cindy Gregory on June 11th, 2026 1:21 PM

My deepest sympathies to you all. I was blessed to have known her and have many fond memories. I can remember her joyful laugh. May you be comforted by the memories you share.

Condolence from Susan Cook on June 11th, 2026 2:56 PM

To the Westman family,

Sincerest condolences on your mom’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady with a beautiful smile. She had a way of making everyone feel like family. Thanks for including me in past events so I got a chance to spend time with both Donna and Frank. She will be dearly missed by many.

Condolence from Elaine on June 11th, 2026 2:58 PM

To Donna’s Family and Friends.
We experienced a bus trip to Newfoundland with Frank and Donna a few years ago. We did not know them but instantly felt comfortable along side them. So Fun! The lovely condolences mentioning Donna’s generous, volunteering, creative and welcoming nature do not surprise me.

Condolence from Linda Mills on June 11th, 2026 4:38 PM

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Donna’s family at this very sad time. She was quite an amazing woman with a wonderful outlook on life and how you face it. I’ll never forget a conversation we had one day about our first husbands which led to some pretty solid advice
I always admired her beautiful yard and gardens Rest in eternal peace my friend

Condolence from Chuck and Linda Root on June 11th, 2026 9:14 PM

Our sympathies to David, Debbie, Ed and Carolyn and the entire Westman family on the loss of your wonderful mother and grandmother any time we met up she always had that wonderful smile and you felt better after your visit stay strong with all your amazing memories 🙏🙏

Condolence from Pauline Langford on June 12th, 2026 2:39 AM

Our deepest sympathy to her beautiful children grandchildren great grandchildren on the passing of a wonderful Lady She will be missed a lot…Donna was loved soo much here in Ireland I will miss our phone chats a lot. She was a pure lady…we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Rest in peace Donna.

Condolence from Nevien Ibrahim on June 12th, 2026 10:18 AM

Carol & David the the family ,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom .. May all the wonderful memories you are having keeps warming your hearts and being smile to your face ! Our deepest condolences!
Michael and Nevien Ibrahim

Condolence from Dale & Linda Froats on June 12th, 2026 11:12 AM

Donna was a delightful person whom we were so fortunate to have known through our United Church (Lucan-Granton) connection and then even better when we joined Villages UC 11yrs ago. I shared UCW meetings, exercise classes and lunch out with Donna and she always kept us up on her news of new grands and activities of old grands-she was so very proud of her family. Donna is now at peace and will be missed immensely. Our condolences to all her family. She will be missed but never forgotten🥰

Condolence from Grace and Bill Chadwick on June 12th, 2026 11:29 AM

Carolyn and family! So sorry to hear of your loss. Always difficult to loose a beloved family member , especially someone who seems to have been the matriarch to so many. Hugs to you all from the Chadwicks

Condolence from Doug & Kim Cook on June 12th, 2026 5:16 PM

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. Sending sincere condolences to you all.

Condolence from Grace Rollings on June 12th, 2026 8:28 PM

Clarke and Grace Rollings
We had the good fortunate of getting to know Donna when Lucan United Church joined Granton approximately 11 years ago and became Villages United Church. We enjoyed a chat with her when we were at church functions or in the community. Also years ago we would see Eric at the classic car shows. Our condolences to the family.

Condolence from Lee on June 13th, 2026 8:11 AM

The beautiful Westman family has lost their true matriarch. You have so many wonderful family memories to cherish and share. My heart breaks for you at this incredibly sad time.

Condolence from Christine Climent on June 13th, 2026 9:43 AM

My condolences to your entire family. She was an amazing lady. Her gardens and homestead represented a safe place for all of you where she shared her joy and to gather. Cherish the memories.

Christine

Condolence from Craig & Ashley Swarthout on June 13th, 2026 9:51 AM

Donna was a true woman of faith. Her love for the Lord was evident in her warmth that she shared with everyone at church. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Condolence from Dave Gleason on June 13th, 2026 10:51 AM

I had the pleasure of being Donna’s pharmacist for many years. She was always pleasant to serve, but I most fondly remember her as a woman who lived life to the fullest. I would ask her about her latest adventure and she was happy to tell me a bit about the many countries that she had just travelled to. Most people haven’t been to half of the places Donna visited; she was a true adventurer.
Condolences to Dave and Vicki and the whole Westman clan.

Condolence from Lori Hartwick on June 13th, 2026 12:15 PM

Our most sincere condolences.
Aunt Donna was an incredible woman and she will be truly missed.
The service was a beautiful tribute.
Lori & Steve Hartwick

Condolence from David and Marlene on June 13th, 2026 1:53 PM

Our condolences to the whole Westman family.

Condolence from The Benner’s on June 13th, 2026 4:06 PM

Dear Westman Family… Villages United has lost many wonderful members in the past year and now, Donna will be reunited with her loved ones from her family and from her church family. Sending sympathy and support as you navigate this journey of loss and grief. Don and Heather

Condolence from Ken and Bonnie Parkinson on June 14th, 2026 9:16 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss at this difficult time. Our condolences to your family.

Condolence from Alex and Debbie Hyde on June 14th, 2026 12:15 PM

Dear Ed, Sandra and the family. Sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the memories you hold in your heart. Our condolences to you all

Condolence from Kelly Westman on August 1st, 2026 6:06 PM

Our condolences on your loss. We just found out about Donna’s passing. She was a great person to talk to and when we moved to the area she welcomed us to the community with kindness and grace. She will be missed.

Dave and Kelly Westman
Chuck and Paula Westman

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