Donna passed away in Hamilton on October 1, 2024. Donna was predeceased by her parents, the late Gordon Joseph Dengis (1997) and the late Dorothy Irene Dengis (2014). Donna was a life-long resident of the Hamilton area, a proud former employee of CHCH-TV (27 years) and the City of Hamilton’s Councillor’s Office (retired 2007). She was a world-wide pen pal correspondent since the age of 14, and had personally met some of them over the years. Since retiring she became a voracious reader of any and all reading material. Many thanks to Denise Dickie and Maurice and Dorrette Rodgers for the decades of valued friendship. Additional, heartfelt thanks to Donna’s steadfast, supportive friends and wonderful neighbours. Deep gratitude is extended to the caring doctors, nurses, and therapists at St. Joseph’s Hospital, plus St. Joseph’s Home Care, CBI Home Health, and Closing the Gap. Private interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Ancaster. If desired, donations may be made to: African Aid, WorldVision, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2Y4, or a charity of your choice.
Donna always had a smile on her face and I could make her laugh. Good memories.
Donna was one of the most beautiful Souls I have ever met. Despite her challenges, she was so cheerful, optimistic and kind. Heaven gained a very special Angel and Donna’s friendship will be missed by many.
Donna was such a kind, geneouis, helpful and thoughtful person; always made you feel special no matter how her day was going. A small example of this is when Christmas came around each year, she would take the time to draw holly around the edges of our CHCH enployees’ Christmas paycheck envelopes just trying to spread joy. RIP Donna.
I have enjoyed a lifetime of correspondence and good memories of an abiding friendship. Donna always remembered a birthday or special occasion with a card, generous and giving in every way.
Donna and I worked at CHCH and whenever I saw her which wasn’t often, she always had a smile on her face.
Recently I found out that we lived in the same apartment building. I would have really loved to have done a ‘catch up’ with her.
When I mentioned her name to my superintendent, he smiled and said “Donna and I had a standing date Monday to Friday at 2:30 when she came to get her mail. She was a great tenant and is missed”. 💕🙏
I was shocked to read of her passing. We had been pen pals for about 70 years and she and a friend drove to Vermont at one time so we could meet in person. As we both aged, our correspondence suffered but I will always remember Donna as a friend. And I could tell just from her letters that she was a kind and caring person. I’m going to miss your letters and cards!