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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Donna on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
December 14, 2020
Warmest wishes to Donna's friends and family as we always will remember. Much love from Texas
The Lucas Family
January 9, 2020
Still sadly missed and not forgotten is Donna. Our sincere condolences to your family. Daily may God continue to give the comfort and support needed. May the time finally come when these violent acts are forever ended.
September 11, 2019
Always remembering......
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October 31, 2018
Happy Birthday
September 26, 2018
Had another great summer in L.G. We all miss the pranks that we did on each other. Not to many anymore. The tradition seems to grow every year as our L.G. Family continues to grow. We now celebrate a Thanksgiving dinner every year at the lake. This something we just started a couple years ago. Miss you.
September 14, 2017
I have no words to describe the feeling of loss at your passing.The years seem to fly but every Sept 11th makes it feel like it was just yesterday when you were taken from us.Steph and the girls are doing great and are well taken care of by Mike.
September 13, 2017
Still miss you.
November 30, 2016
I miss her too. The holidays,Lake George,
Erin
November 28, 2016
Another year without you :(
September 14, 2015
Think about u everyday.
September 13, 2015
Still thinking of you.
December 26, 2014
Merry Christmas Donna! xoxo
December 24, 2013
Today is Xmas Eve. Merry Xmas.
November 2, 2013
Yesterday was your birthday. Happy birthday
September 11, 2013
Forever in our hearts xoxo
August 15, 2013
At the lake. Both Emily and Isabell are here .. We all miss you
September 22, 2012
We had another great summer at the lake. Em. Is getting big now and you should see her running around. We all really miss you
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you today and always.
September 10, 2012
Still thinking of you....
Josephine Bucciero
September 8, 2011
Donna, As the tenth Anniversary of 9/11 approaches, you are still in my heart and I pray for the loved ones you left behind. Love you, Josephine
Erin
February 15, 2010
Hey there Grandma....Emily Marie is beautiful. I'm sure you're smiling down on her. We miss you so much.
September 13, 2008
In memory. God bless you and your family. We will NEVER forget!
June 27, 2008
I want you to know I still think of you often and miss our times up at Lake George.The August of 2001 was the best summer we ever had at the Lake.
Joanne
October 31, 2007
Happy Birthday in Heaven Donna
Doug Abraham
October 31, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
June 20, 2007
Not a day goes by that you aren't thought about and missed.
March 4, 2007
Really miss you Donna. Until we meet again in my dreams
Kristine
October 23, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 10, 2006
In remembrance....
Sharon McAvinue
December 29, 2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year up in heaven Sis
I miss you so much
Sharon McAvinue
September 12, 2005
It's been a year since the terrorist attack, and I can still speak with you in spirit.
I miss you Sis
Ralph Williams
February 26, 2005
Rememberance-We will Never Forget. It breaks my heart when I think of all the loved ones we lost that day. Donna we will never forget you. We love you....AMERICA LIVES ON!!!!!!
Sharon McAvinue
September 15, 2004
Dear Sis:
It's been three years now and I still miss you dearly. I know that you and Mom still happy up there in heaven.
Joanne
September 12, 2004
~*Remembrance*~ Thinking about you and knowing you are at peace.
Al Mossa
March 21, 2004
Dear Donna:
It was almost 2 years after that terrible tragedy I heard of your passing. I was meeting some old friends I had worked with at Seagram's and I was told the news.
Though I hadn't seen or talked to you in several years, I was crushed when I heard the news. You were such a wonderful person, friend, vibrant personality, and you made me laugh. I have not be able to stop thinking about you since I heard the news. My prayers are with you and all those brave souls who lost their lives needlessly that day. May you rest in eternal peace.
Sharon McAvinue
December 25, 2003
MERRY CHRISTMAS SIS!!!
Sharon McAvinue
November 26, 2003
I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING UP IN HEAVEN
Sharon McAvinue
October 31, 2003
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS!!!
I hope that things are going good with you and Mom up in Heaven
Joanne
October 31, 2003
Donna, you'll never be forgotten. Happy Birthday in heaven. Rest in peace.
Sharon McAvinue
September 11, 2003
Dear Sis:
Although it's been two years since the attack, I still miss you dearly.
Martha Thrush
September 11, 2003
Today and for all the days to come, we will never forget...
Joanne
September 11, 2003
~REMEMBRANCE~
Sharon McAvinue
April 18, 2003
Dear Donna:
I want to wish you and Mom a very Happy Easter, up in Heaven.
Sharon McAvinue
December 25, 2002
MERRY CHRISTMAS SIS.
I just want to wish you and mom a very merry Christmas up in heaven.
Love Always,
Sharon
Sharon McAvinue
November 21, 2002
Dear Loving Sister:
I wish you a happy Thanksgiving, Your second one up in heaven. Say hello to Mom for me and give her my Love.
October 31, 2002
Happy Birthday in Heaven Donna!
Colleen McCarthy
October 31, 2002
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!!
John McCarthy
October 14, 2002
Dear Donna,I had only known you a few short months before,are siblings were married.I remember your spirit and your zest for life.I only pray that you have gone to a better place,and that you did not suffer?May God keep you close in his heart,and may you rest in peace,knowing how important you were in all our lives!Rest in peace dear Donna.
Catherine Oliverio
September 12, 2002
Dear Donna, I too think of you each and every day and miss you a great deal. I often gaze at your pictures and still can't believe that you are not here physically, but I know you're alive in my heart and with God in Heaven. We shared so many happy times together. I'll never forget the Halloween party at Franzl's. You were dressed as a cat, one of my favorite animals. You and I danced up a storm, and how you made me laugh as you referred to yourself as "Bertha Butt." This, of course, was in the days before you lost all your weight. What a great night that was, and I will always cherish that. I am so fortunate to have seen you at Leslie's wedding the Friday night before you vanished from our lives. Catching up on our busy lives and our mutual love of birds is a conversation I'll never forget. I'll never forget your radiant glow and how happy you were with life. I rently wrote a short story now being considered for publication, and I reference you and your family. Although my life has been difficult in so many respects, remembering you and what your family has gone through brings me back to center. Nothing in my life could ever be as horrific as what your family has had to endure. I miss you and love you very much. May God's peace be with you at all times. Stephanie and Brian, if you read this, please know that I'm only a phone call away. I reached out many times offering my support, but have not been in touch lately since I cannot reach you. Stephanie, I hope school is going well for you. May God's peach be with you all; my thoughts and prayers are with you each and every day.
Love, Cathy O.
Joanne DiGiovanni
September 12, 2002
Dear Donna...I still think of you every day because fond memories never fade. "Rest in PEACE dear Donna." We will NOT forget.
Pamela McDermott-Giannone
September 12, 2002
Donna, my heart is breaking as I write these words. The last picture of you and me just 4 days before you left us sits in my office so that I can smile at you daily. I miss you terribly. There is no where to go and honor you except in my head. I write these words to myself more than to you hoping it will help salve the open sore of losing you. Your giggle and spirit are always in my heart. I mourn your loss again today with emotion and hope that in the future there will never again be such a monstrous act against humanity. Clark Kent was your affectionate knickname at work amongst Leslie, Nick and myself. Today, we hung your picture on the wall for all to see and told funny, warm stories of you to all who past by and asked. May you rest at peace and may we meet again. I love you deeply.
Stephanie will be fine and if she reads this, please call since those of us at work would love to hear from you or Michael but never seem to reach you on the phone.
Mallory Garber
September 11, 2002
Hello. I attend St. Agnes Academy in Houston, Tx. Today we honored those that were lost on september 11th. Everyone in the school received a wrist band stating the name and age of someone we lost that day. I recieved Donna's wristband. I just wanted to let her family and friends know that they have my deepest sympathies, and although i know i cannot do much to remedy the loss; i would like you all to know that she, as well as all of you, are in my prayars. Thank you and God bless.
Susan Warner
September 9, 2002
Dear Family and Friends of Donna Clarke,
I wanted you to know that a tree in Donna's name is being planted on Sept.11,2002 at Cleveland School here in Santa Barbara. It will be nurtured and cherished as a living memorial to Donna.
Donna Waving Goodnight
Joanne DiGiovanni
August 31, 2002
Dearest Donna,
I was totally devastated when I heard of your tragic passing but I know you are now in a place of everlasting peace. All I have now are fond memories of you. I remember the time I gave you a perm and it didn't take! I felt so bad all I could do was apologize but you didn't seem to mind and kept telling me it was alright. You were so sweet and I will always remember your kindness. Remember the time (app. late 70's early 80's)it started snowing when we were waiting for the Bruckner Express Bus to take us downtown? ( I think Karen was there too)..By the time the bus came we had frozen feet and could barely move but we slowly defrosted once inside. Then our lives went separate ways, and years went by, but I never forgot you. You will still live on in the lives of those you touched. I know you were there with open arms to welcome your mom in heaven. You are now together for all eternity. May you both rest in peace forever.
Joanne Rosati DiGiovanni
To the McAvinue Family, my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. The attached picture of Donna was taken when she was about 15-16 years old.
Sharon McAvinue
July 22, 2002
Email: [email protected]
I'm still very greatful for Maryiln's generosity to purchase a bracelet under Donna's name. I would like to thank you for the twentieth time for sending me the bracelet so I am able to treasure it for the rest of my life.
Colleen McCarthy
July 11, 2002
To Pat Randazzo:
Yes, that was Donna that you saw on the #8 bus each day. She was always punctual and she never took a day off. Keep her spirit alive on the #8 bus.
May 30, 2002
I did not know Donna or any of her family or friends. I am a bank teller and I merely handled her daughter's transaction 6 months after the attack. I was told that the mother of this young, beautiful woman standing in front of me had had passed on Sept 11th. I'm not related to nor do I know anyone who passed at the WTC that day so this is the closest thing I'd had to a loss. I saw this young woman, Stephanie, and I saw so much of myself in her. We're about the same age, and have similar features, I just couldn't believe it. I never told anyone this but later that day I went home and cried for her, for her mom, and for everyone else that had someone taken from them that day. After reading these legacies I realized what a great woman Donna was. I only wish I could have known her and her family.
Rest in Peace Donna Clarke and everyone else that passed
Ivellise Brook
April 23, 2002
Dear Donna:
A day does not go by when I do not think about you. You were in my life a short time but it felt like I knew you forever. I loved the time we jogged together during the High Yield conference; you made it so much fun even though we worked our butts off. You were always so encouraging and positive no matter what. People like you Donna makes the world a beautiful place and when we lost you we hurt and hurt, but we must remember the your positive and loving attitude. I am still hurting by loosing you and beautiful and cheerful smile. I really hurt and I wish I had knew you longer and had had that lunch we scheduled and rescheduled.
I hope your friends and family remember all the happy moments they shared with you.
Donna, we will never forget you.
Rest in Peace.
Ivy
Raquel Diller
April 22, 2002
It has taken me a long time to come to this site and actually leave a message, I guess the reality of you being gone is still hard for me to come to terms with. I've rewrote this a thousand times trying to make sure it was right and I guess the end result is that I'm here and I'm just running with it. I wanted to let you know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I can't express what I felt when I found out from Dan that you were gone, I don't think I ever cried so much in my life and still do because I miss you. I miss our daily calls to check to see how everything was going here for me and to find out how I was being treated by you know who or even running into you before I came into work each morning. If I would had known that week before would be the last time I would have seen you or heard from you I would have hugged you longer. I am were I am because of you in my life and here at CIBC. I admire you and your strength which you have instilled in me, thanks for all the advice regarding the kids I want you to know that it was a great pleasure having you touch my life. I will never forget you.
I miss you dearly.....
Raquel
P.S. See you in heaven
Marilyn Melleby
April 13, 2002
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a mercy band in Donna's name that I think should go to her daughter. There is a website mercyband.org and I hope the proceeds are going to the families. Please Sharon let me know what you think. She will always be in my heart.
Marilyn Melleby
[email protected]
Pat Wagner
March 12, 2002
Dear Donna,
We are all devastated and broken hearted since this happened. You had the greatest laugh and bubbliest personality. We will surely miss you. Remember all the poker games with the girls? I'll never forget you. Rest in Peace.
Love,
Pat
Josephine Bucciero
March 10, 2002
Dear Donna: It seems that everywhere I went, you were always right behind me, JHS 101, Lehman H.S., Berkeley, Seagrams and even Weight Watchers. I was devastated and so broken hearted when I heard that your beautiful life was taken on September 11th. My heart truly goes out to your family because of their loss. I will always remember your smile and kind heart. Love, Jo
Pat Randazzo
February 6, 2002
To the family and friends of Donna Clarke:
I am a regular rider of the #8 bus to Pelham Bay. I believe that Donna also rode that same bus each day. Since Sept. 11th, no one got on at that stop (Clarence and Randall). The regular riders noticed this pleasant young lady missing and we looked each day hoping to see her. We prayed that perhaps she was taking another bus or perhaps had moved away. We didn't know her name, although we said good morning each morning. I saw a picture in the Life Magazine book which was a tribute to Sept. 11th and on the inside cover was a collage of photos of people who were missing. Using a magnifying glass I believe that one of those pictures was of the girl missing from the #8 bus. I hope that I am wrong. But, if Donna Clarke is the missing #8 bus rider, my sympathies to you, her family and friends. Just know that many others thought about her each day and prayed for her, even though we didn't really know her. We only knew her to say good morning. May she rest in peace.
Gerri Clarke
January 24, 2002
Dear Donna,
I can't believe how much I miss you. Your smile, laugh and all the good times we shared. New Year's Eves at my house playing stupid games with those hats on our heads. I just went through all that old stuff and could see you laughing. I know that you live on in Stephanie. When I look at her and hear her laugh, it's you. She is a beautiful young woman and you raised her well. She is truly "my buddy" just like you dubbed all those years ago. I will keep her close to Ronnie and I and be there for her. I pray that you are at peace knowing that your daughter is well loved and that you live on in all of us.
Always with love
Gerri
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Colleen McCarthy
December 29, 2001
Dear Donna,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and what you're last thoughts were. Please know that Steph is being well taken care of. She was raised well and all the credit goes to you and what a great mother you were. When Steph laughs, I hear your laugh. It's eerie in a way. If it weren't for you, Mike and I never would have met and I owe you that. Thanks girlfriend. GOD BLESS YOU and know that you're not forgotten.
December 25, 2001
DEAR GOD BLESS DONNA CLARKE AND MAY
SHE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS
ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01//GOD BLESS
NEW YORK AND ALL ITS PEOPLE.
Sharon McAvinue
November 3, 2001
Dear Donna:
You were such a great sister to me. I keep on thinking of all the good times we used to have together, such as shopping, parties, and camping trips. I feel so empty now without you here to guide me. I want to Thank you for being such a good, caring sister. You have came into my dreams and told me that your're now happy and living among the loving angels. I remember how much you used to love them and now I know right now that you'll always be my true guardian angel forever.
Remembering and never forgetting
Mary Sue Snyder
October 22, 2001
Donna, your friend and colleagues at Seagrams pray for your eternal rest and peace. You were out going, fun loving and a hard worker. You were an ordinary hero....working mother, lover, homemaker and co-worker. May God rest your soul.
leslie miller
October 18, 2001
People throughout the country pray for you. We are so very sorry and wish we could tell you in person. Please find strength.
Dione Sackman
October 6, 2001
I am very sorry for your loss.
Rachael Muratore
October 6, 2001
Dear Donna,
We have been praying for you and for all who lost their lives in this tragedy. Memory Eternal!
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