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DONNA THOMAS Obituary
DONNA R.
Age 73, of Philadelphia, passed away on June 26th, 2019. Donna was born in Norfolk VA, to Charles Robertson and Nancy S. Howell Robertson. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Wayne M. Thomas; 2 daughters, Laura (Matthew) Saperstein and Suzanne (Christopher) Hanlon; beloved grandsons, Samuel, Eric and Dorian; as well as one brother, F. Scott Robertson.
Graveside Services in Cape May will be private.
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Veronica C Boda
June 23, 2025
I think of my dear friend often, and her wonderful family!
Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying life.
Veronica C Boda
June 23, 2022
Still miss my dear friend: I think of her often, and have wonderful memories of our times together.
Debbie Gioia
December 30, 2019
My deepest sympathy Wayne, I just read of Donna's passing and my heart is broken. She was so very kind and generous to me. I always enjoyed our talks when I would come over to clean. She has a special place in my heart.
Veronica Boda
December 29, 2019
Thank you so much, Wayne, for informing me of Donna's passing. On my first day of work on the Class Action book, Donna was so open and friendly toward me. I was not used to being around "Southerners", but we soon found common ground and mutual interests, and became friends. Almost every time she invited me for dinner, she made chicken, but never the same way twice, and always delicious! I will remember her warm smile, hearty laughter and steadfast support. She is missed.
Lois Flook! Norma Pomerantz, Donna Thomas, Cirel Magen and Ann Kalbach, officers of the Charlotte Cushman Club; and founders of the Charlotte Cushman
Cirel Magen
July 2, 2019
July 2, 2019
Donna, we will miss you, especially, we will miss you sharing your joy in language and nature. Howard and Cirel
July 2, 2019
Dear Laura, I was so sorry to read about your Mother's passing, ur
Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you now and always.
Love
Tom and Merle Daniels
Ani Maitin
June 30, 2019
I'm shocked and so saddened to hear of Donna's passing. Donna and Wayne were my parents' long time next door neighbors. Donna was so warm, thoughtful and supportive of my mom after my Dad died, and helped us check in on her. My mom and I often spoke of how Donna was the perfect neighbor. Always happy to stop and talk, always asking (and remembering details!) about my mom about us and the grandkids, and often offering up her husband to shovel the walk after a snow. I got to know Donna a bit better on my own when we spoke periodically about my mom's health. Donna did not rush a conversation or indicate she wanted to get off the phone, always genuinely concerned about my mom's well being and about our families. Donna was also a wizard horticulturalist and kept a stunning garden and elaborate beautiful front window boxes. She was very proud of her girls and her grandchildren and loved to give updates. She was a true gem. My deep sympathy to Wayne, Laura, Suzanne and your families at this incredibly difficult time.
Ann£
June 29, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
June 29, 2019
We extend our sincere condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you and give you peace as He carry you thru this time of great sorrow (Romans 15:13).
The James Family
June 29, 2019
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