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Donna Leria Obituary
WORCESTER - Donna M. Leria, 65, died on June 6, 2015, Saturday, after a long fight with Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by: her devoted wife of 27 years, Kristi Voelkerding (and their dog, Ripley) of Worcester, son Davide (wife, Diane, and their daughter, Jenna) Leria – all of Woburn. Son Eric (wife, Jennifer, and their three children, Charis, Alyssa, and Eric Jr) Leria – all of Florida. She is also survived by all the friends, relatives, colleagues, clients, and patients whose lives she touched, and in whose memories she will remain.
In 1993 Donna received her BSN from Salem State's nursing program. Prior to her nursing career Donna was a dedicated and beloved staff member of Wellspring House in Gloucester where in her position as Housing Advocate she helped homeless families find permanent housing.
A special thank you to the staff of St Mary Health Care Center in Worcester, especially the amazing team that supports the residents of the Special Care Unit.
Services will be private. In her memory please consider a donation to Wellspring House, Inc. - The Homeless Prevention Fund - 302 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, Ma. 01930. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with her arrangements. A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Leria
June 17, 2015
We hope that your memories of good times together will help you through your grief,
Randy Ingham & Marjorie Connelly
June 17, 2015
Kristi,
So sorry for your early loss of your mate. Comfort and peace to you from the source of all life. Gini Johnson
denise mullis
June 12, 2015
Dave Diane Jenna and Family,
Sending our condolences and prayers
From our Family to yours,
Fondly,
Michael & Denise Mullis & Family
Jody Lee
June 9, 2015
Kristi- The two of you were lucky to have each other. So sorry for your loss.
As time goes on may you find peace and contentment in realizing you did what was best for Donna and she loved you for that.
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June 8, 2015
Kristi, so sorry for you loss. Thinking of you!
Linda Wyatt
June 7, 2015
Sorry Kristi and may you have the support you need as you go forward.
June 7, 2015
Kristi I know your pain Donna is at peace and remembering everything! Your devotion and love for Donna was overwhelming!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers always Love Maureen Kelley Duke
June 6, 2015
Eternal rest grant unto, Donna, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen.
Marianne Pool
June 6, 2015
Sweet Donna, I never got to meet you face to face but learned much through Kristi.
Wishing you The Very Best on your continuing journey, with so much love.
Toni Arthur
June 6, 2015
Much love to family and friends. May here memory be a light in your heart.
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