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Donna Whowell Obituary

Donna Jean Whowell RAYNHAM Donna Jean Whowell (MacInnes, Horne), of Raynham, died Oct. 23,2008, at Morton Hospital, at the age of 56. She was the wife of the late Harold (Chipper) Whowell. She was the mother of Mark Horne and his wife Tracy of Taunton and Shawn Whowell and his wife Jeri of Taunton; sister of Jacqueline Coyne of Carver; grandmother of Shawn Whowell Jr.; her wonderful companion, Russ Scholfield; along with Amy and Jakes. She is also survived by several nieces; nephews; many friends; and of course Rubie, her beloved pet and friend. Donna was born in Somerville on May 7,1952, to the late Bess Sorum of Florida and Daniel MacInnes of Somerville. She was a long time resident of Raynham and was educated in Raynham and Easton. Donna worked as a rural route carrier for the US Post Office in Raynham for many years. She was a member of the Raynham American Legion Post and the Middleboro VFW. Her favorite hobbies were singing, laughing with her friends and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St. (Rte. 58), Carver. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Carver. For online condolences, go to shepherdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Oct. 27, 2008.

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Christina Costa

October 28, 2008

Aunty Donna,

I love you very much and will miss you always.
I will miss singing karioke with you~~those were fun times!!!
Love Christina

Glenn and Patty Heywood

October 27, 2008

Donna and her smile will be missed.

Mohamed and Dianne Mabrouk

October 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Theresa Shanks

October 27, 2008

Donna was a sweet and wonderful woman with a beautiful voice. She will be missed

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