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Donna Mae Sutherland Beckner

1932 - 2017

Donna Mae Sutherland Beckner obituary, 1932-2017, Fitchburg, MA

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

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Aubuchon-Moorcroft Funeral Home CLOSED

132 Woodland

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Donna Beckner Obituary

Donna Mae

Sutherland Beckner
of Fitchburg, MA

FITCHBURG -- Donna Mae Sutherland Beckner died peacefully on July 14, 2017, in Fitchburg, MA, at the age of 85.

Donna is survived by her two children, Greg Beckner (Judy Griffith) of Cleveland Heights, OH and Beth Newcombe (Scott) of Fitchburg, MA. She leaves two beautiful grandchildren, Nathan Newcombe of Columbus, OH and Hallie Newcombe of Fitchburg, MA. Donna is also survived by her two siblings, Jean Sutherland Booth (J. Robert) of Lake Monticello, VA and Jack Sutherland (Sally) of Waynesburg, OH. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Howard Beckner, born in Grantsville, WV.

Donna was born on February 8, 1932, in Canton, OH, to John and Vesta Sutherland. She graduated from Hiram College in 1954 with a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching for a few years she became a professional Girl Scout. She met her husband through scouting and married in 1959. They raised their children in Cincinnati, OH, Louisville, KY, Cape Girardeau, MO and Cleveland, OH, while Jerry worked for the Boy Scouts of America. Her love of decorating while working for Home Interiors kept her busy for almost 27 years in Cleveland. Donna was very active in church and cared for others in her community. In her late years she moved to Fitchburg, MA, to spend time with her daughter and her family.

BECKNER -- A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 7:00pm, in the Leominster United Methodist Church, Leominster, MA. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 11:00am, at Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH. A luncheon reception will follow at the church. A burial service will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at 12:30, at The Beckner Cemetery in Cisco, WVA where she will join her husband Jerry. Lunch will follow at the home of Tom and Marilyn Beckner. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America.

Aubuchon-Moorcroft Funeral Home, Fitchburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Jul. 25, 2017.
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July 29, 2017

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11:00 a.m.

Disciples Christian Church

3663 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH

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12:30 p.m.

The Beckner Cemetery

Cisco, WV

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