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Donna Schaddelee Obituary
1939 - 2025
On the afternoon of October 23, 2025, Donna passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
Donna was born in Victoria and grew up in the Edgeware district. Her favourite playground was the orphanage. Donna went to Vic High and during that time, she worked in the tunnel between the two Eaton's stores making soft ice cream and mini donuts. Donna met Jack when she was eighteen years old and soon after started working at his family business, the Dutch Bakery and Coffee Shop.
Jack and Donna were married in 1961 and started a family soon afterwards. When their children were young, there were many January holidays in Hawaii. Jack and Donna started boating in 1972 and had lots of adventures with the family and friends. They boated for 50 years and Donna was a very active member of the Capital City Yacht Club. Donna and Jack did a few cruise trips, a riverboat in Europe, and visited family in the Netherlands. They also enjoyed 25 years of snow-birding in Palm Springs. Donna was the life of a party. She had many very good friends and enjoyed her walking girls and the pool group.
Donna worked at the Dutch Bakery for 35 years. After her grandson Riley was born, she stayed home to look after Riley and daughter Lavonne took Donna's job at the bakery. Donna would still jump in at the bakery for Christmas and Easter and whenever needed.
Donna was predeceased by her daughter, Lavonne and by her Mom and Dad, Eleanor and Sam Mars; her brother, Bob; sister, Mona; and niece, Karen.
Donna is survived by Jack, her husband of 64 years, and their son Jack Jr. and his wife Carolyn and their children, Jake (Jay) and Chelsea (Grant); grandson Riley (Eve) and son-in-law Kelly. Donna is also survived by her niece-daughters, Cathleen and her husband, Paul, and Lori and her husband Doug and their children, Colton (Chloe, Jones) and Rachel; and a very special niece, Suzanne. Donna is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces, and many very good friends.
Thank you to Dr. Govender and his Team and to the staff at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital for their care.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McCall's Funeral Home (4665 Falaise Dr., Victoria) on November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Donna's name to Hospice or Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
Memories and Condolences
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22 Entries
Tracy Carmichael
November 10, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Donna was a force! Donna was truly an extraordinary woman and such a special person. She filled her friends & family with happiness and was a great mentor. She always offered support and wisdom. I will always remember coming down to Inner Harbor during the May Day long weekend. Donna always had Dutch Bakery treats to share!! I have some very fond memories of boating with my parents & the CCYC group!! RIP Donna. Tracy Carmichael (nee Fischer)
Andrea and Garry Bellagente
November 9, 2025
Dear Jack , Jack and family Andrea and i are sadden by your loss.
Donna was a dear and kind person loved by all.
Donna and Nadine mentored our daughter Renee on work ethic at the bakery years ago.
Jack you and Donna showed us such great hospitality over the years on your boat including inviting our gang of friends at Genoa bay onboard for drinks a few years ago.
Take blessing that Donna and Lavonne are united in heaven.
Andrea and Garry Bellagente
Marnee Lee
November 6, 2025
Dear Jack and family,
Sending our sympathy to all of you on the passing
Of Donna.
She was a lovely lady with a wonderful heart, great sense of humour and beautiful smile.
May you cherish all the wonderful memories.
Marnee and Graeme Lee
Mike and Gayle Stewart-Loutit
November 6, 2025
Thinking of you and your entire family Jack. Everyone in our family sure loved and admired Donna. We especially respected how Donna set such a great example for so many young people, mentoring them, inspiring them to work hard, live well, and embrace every joy in life too. Everyone will miss her. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you. Mike and Gayle Stewart-Loutit and family.
Trudy Pugsley
November 4, 2025
Dear Jack and family, I am heartbroken to read of Donna's passing. Just thinking of her makes me smile. She has been a quiet constant in my life, from her parents being my surrogate
Grandparents, babysitting Jack and Lavonne to random visits at the bakery. I was honoured to have spent time with her and Lavonne in the hospital, so beautiful your Lavonne. Donna was an amazing support to me when my Dad was sick, her kindness, warmth and friendship, I will always treasure. Beautiful inside and out, rest easy Donna. Love, Trudy xo
Dave and Holly Horne
November 3, 2025
Dear Jack & the entire Schaddelee Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Donna. We will treasure the memories of the times we shared with that lovely lady over the many years. Donna was always so kind, gracious, funny, and just a lovely and caring person, who touched so many lives in such a positive way. Please know our thoughts are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.
Alice Kool
November 3, 2025
My condolences to Jack and his family. I first met Donna at the Dutch Bakery where I worked during my last years in high school. She was wonderful to work with but also taught me how to do a day's work. She was super-efficient while making it all look so easy. Later, we connected via the boating community. She was a real treasure who will be missed.
Wendy Thompson
November 3, 2025
I am shocked and saddened to hear of both Donna and Lavonne´s passing! I did some painting work for both of them years ago and both such lovely ladies. Condolences to the family
Doug & Shirley Lagore
November 3, 2025
Our condolences to Jack and his family. Donna was just the sweetest individual you could ever meet and always fun to be around. Lots of great memories from around the pool at ORPS and on their boat at Victoria.
Lynda MacTavish
November 2, 2025
Donna was such a very kind, lovely lady. May she rest in peace and her memory be a blessing for you Jack. Deepest condolences.
Tina Fudge
November 2, 2025
Donna you will be missed, l am very thankful for meeting you and your family and how all your family treated me.
Tinafudge
Sandy Rozon
November 2, 2025
I will remember Donna Fondly, we first met when I worked at the Dutch Bakery she was a wonderful person and we met again after I left to start my career in Newspapers. We would meet periodically for coffee. RIP my friend, you will be missed by many. To the family, Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Julie Michaux
November 2, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Donna´s family.
Robert and Julie Michaux
Ann & Steve Merriman
November 1, 2025
Dear Jack & Family
We are so sorry for your loss of Donna . She was wonderful and enjoyed life . Donna always wanted to make sure everyone was included . She had a heart of gold .
We will never forget her .
Love Ann & Steve xoxo
Shirley Small
November 1, 2025
So sorry to read of her passing. Brian and I enjoyed many great times with her and Jack in the Jaycees. Condolences to the family.
Bill & Bonnie Lumley
November 1, 2025
To Jack and family.... we send our sincere condolences and love to each of you. We were so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She leaves a big void within her circle of family and friends and her huge personality will be missed.
Barbara Heimlich
November 1, 2025
My condolences to everyone who knew Donna. She was such a wonderful woman. I went to school with Lavonne and knew all the family through her. Donna was a fixture at the Dutch Bakery and always greeted customers with a big smile and took time to talk to everyone. She often talked about her family; she was so proud of all of them. I live in Banff now but every visit home I stop in to the Bakery and bring boxes of goodies back for friends and family. Thank you Donna and Jack for making it such a special place.
Steve Beggs
November 1, 2025
We met Donna and Jack 40 years ago through boating at Capital City Yacht Club. They became some of our closes friends. We have so many memories that we cherish including trips to Hawaii and Palm Springs and numerous Girls week trips to Roche Harbor
RIP Donna
Myrna and Steve Beggs
Ted Floor and family
October 31, 2025
Donna always made sure we had lots of fun, be it boating or vacationing in Hawaii. We thank you good friend! We will "snorkel" again in Heaven.
Janice Sheldon
October 31, 2025
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Donna was a strong, kind, wonderful person. I'm thinking of you all during this difficult time. Rest easy Donna
Valerie Webb/Billsborough
October 31, 2025
So saddened to see Donna has passed on. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Sincerely, Valerie Webb/Billsborough
Susan & Michael McLoughlin
October 31, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the entire Schaddelee family. May your many memories console you now and always.
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