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2021
Donna Kinlin Obituary
Donna C. Kinlin of Fleming Island, Florida, peacefully passed away while surrounded by her four children on April 26, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Donald J. Kinlin. Donna is
survived by her children Karen (Barb) Kinlin, Donald Kinlin II, Joseph (Lisa) Kinlin, Kevin (Pam) Kinlin; nine grandchildren Brandon Kinlin, Donald Kinlin III, Kelli Kinlin, Ryan Kinlin, Tanner Wilson, Kathleen Kinlin, Sean Kinlin, Jackson Kinlin, and Carter Kinlin; three great-grandchildren Dale, Kole, and Patrick Kinlin. Donna was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 5, 1942, to the late Phillip McGrath and Sarah Waters. While raising four children, she obtained several
degrees, including two Master Degrees (in English and
Business Administration). Donna retired as an Air Force senior civilian in business and cost management, and worked for
several Air Force programs, including the F-22 major acquisition. Over the years she was a teacher, tutor for Russian
immigrants, guardian ad litem for underprivileged children, as well as an avid reader and world traveler. Donna loved to dance. Most importantly, Donna will always be remembered for her love of her family. Don and Donna will be buried
together at the Dayton National Cemetery in Ohio. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit
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Elaine Lottinger
May 2, 2021
I so sorry to here about Donna. I work with many years ago and she was a great colleague. She funny and smiled alot. She also was a great mentor. She will be sorely missed. She and the Executive Officer shared the same birthday. I will always remember her fondly.
Deborah Matulka
April 30, 2021
I first met Donna around 1992. Her work ethic did not include the words "I can't." She worked tirelessly to figure out any challenge. She would blow up everytime someone paid with pennies in the source selection canteen we managed. When the source selection office relocated, I swear we found 10 pairs of readers all over the place. Donna told great stories about her life, children and grandchildren making us laugh along with her unforgettable "laugh with reckless abandon" that could be heard from afar. I loved Donna dearly.
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