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Donna Wesley Obituary
Donna Lax, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great friend to many, passed away Sunday, December 16th at the age of 57 after a brief illness. She was born in Pequannock Township NJ, living many years in Manchester VT, and more recently in Pfafftown NC. She leaves behind her husband Bill; children Ryan of Herndon, VA, and Lanie Wesley Bemis and her husband Josh of Winston- Salem, NC; two grandchildren, Gabby and Lyla; mother Josephine Lax of Lincoln Park, NJ; sister Patti of Lake Hopatcong NJ; and brother, Tom of Lincoln Park, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 2 PM Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church by Rev. Stephen Hoyt. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, Donna would love a contribution to Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem NC; or a donation to the Wake Forest University Documentary Film Department. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com (Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel).
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Linda Petty-Gotcher
December 23, 2012
My condolences Bill. I remember Donna as such a positive person and her smile could light up a room. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 17, 2012
Bill, Ryan and Laney, Words cannot express the sadness that I feel for all of you. Donna is a wonderful person and I will miss her friendship greatly. I know she loved all of you very much and she will forever be in all of our hearts. Love Polly anne and family
Margaret Pike
December 17, 2012
Bill, Ryan and Lani - I am so sorry to hear about Donna's passing, she will be missed by all that knew her.
Linda Spence
December 17, 2012
Bill, Ryan and Laney, We are so sorry for your loss. She will be missed!
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