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September 11, 2024 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | Friend
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Donna Bernaerts-Kearns
Hoboken, New Jersey
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Send FlowersSoft Heart, Sharp Tongue
Even after she became a successful computer programmer, Donna Bernaerts Kearns never forgot what it was like to grow up poor. So each Christmas, she would get her colleagues at Accenture to participate in the Postal Service's Secret Santa drive for needy children. "She would go out and buy coats, boots and puzzles," said her older sister, Rosemarie D'Amato. "She would spend her lunch hours doing these things."
Ms. Kearns, 44, who was known as Donna Bernaerts at work, had a soft heart, but she also could have a sharp tongue. "She didn't let anybody take advantage of her," her sister said. "She was honest about how she felt."
Often, what she felt was the weight of a stressful life, Ms. D'Amato said. Ms. Kearns frequently worked late into the night from her home in Hoboken, N.J. She would get to her office at 1 World Trade Center by 8 a.m. so she could spend more time with her son, Joseph, who is mildly autistic. Now, her husband, Edward, is learning how to take care of Joseph, now 11, on his own. "It's all on one shoulder now," Ms. D'Amato said.
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Still remembering you. I promise to never forget.
Anthony Massaro
September 11, 2021 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | Friend
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With all the kindness in my heart I am so sorry for what happened 20 years ago. I send prayers and lots of love your way.
Kelsey Lopez
September 10, 2021 | School
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Remembering Donna on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 01, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
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After 9-11 I donated some money to help the families. In return I received a silver bracelet with Donna's name on it. I have worn that bracelet every year on the Anniversary of Donna's death and shared a picture of it on social media in hopes of being able to tell the family that she has not been forgotten. Today someone shared this link with me. I am so very sorry to read of her husband's passing but hope their family can take a small amount of comfort from a total stranger in knowing that...
Traci Pryhuber
September 11, 2015 | Lake Zurich, IL
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151420460428289&set=a.468116628288.237463.684638288&type=1
September 11, 2015
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I walked a mile for you (mile #177) on 2/13/13 as a dedication to your life.
Barbara Boam
February 14, 2013 | Colorado Springs, CO
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I am so saddened to hear about Ed's passing. I will pray for his son "Joe" and family. RIP Ed....you are now once again with Donna...Margaret. Jersey City
Margaret L
February 29, 2012 | Jersey, NJ
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To The Family,
9/11 is one of the saddest days in U.S. history. I would like to extend my deepest of condolences to you in the loss of Ms. Donna Bernaerts-Kearns. I never had the privilege of meeting the deceased, however, a person who would donate time and material resources to needy children is a caring person. The Almighty is a caring God and He knows how death will always sting our hearts as long as it exists. This is why His Word states that the day is coming when "death will be no...
January 17, 2012
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