April 13, 1948 – April 12, 2016
Donato, Josephine – Peacefully at The Willowgrove Long Term Care Home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, one day before her 68th birthday. She will be sadly missed by her sister Verna Smith (Don) and her brother Anthony (Lillian), extended family and all who met her. Josie was a past member of the Hamilton & District Association of Community Living. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday evening from 6-9 and Friday morning from 9-9:45 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham St., Dundas for Mass Friday morning at 10 a.m. . Interment St. Augustine’s Cemetery. A special thanks to the staff of The Willowgrove L.T.C., Second Floor (Old Mill). Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
God bless you Josie – you are now in the arms of Jesus. It was a pleasure knowing you. To Verna & Don: you did an amazing job l
Of loving Josie all these years. Thanks also for visits you made to Val. When one has a Downs in their family, all other Downs become part of our family. She will be missed, but she is in a wonderful place, with a new body and a fresh mind. Rest in Peace. Take care of yourself Verna.
Dear Josie…. My heart travels with you on your way to be with God…. My memories of you are precious and I loved being a part of your life…… you were so blessed to have your Verna & Don nearby….. you will be sadly missed but God has you with him now………. Bless you Josie….