Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Dec 15, 1960 – Aug 11, 2024
Donna Marie Smart (63), Lifelong resident of West Springfield passed away peacefully on August 11,2024 surrounded by her loving Family.
Born on December 15, 1960 in Springfield, MA. Donna was the loving daughter of Elvira Mastroianni, and Alphonso Manfredi. She grew up surrounded by her loving brothers and sisters, Barbara Footman of Springfield, Susan Giuggio of East Longmeadow, Joseph Manfredi of West Springfield, and predeceased by her brother Robert Manfredi of West Springfield. Donna leaves her loving husband Douglas and daughter Jessica Smart of North Truro, MA. Donna’s love and support for her husband and daughter knew no bounds, and her memory will forever live on in their hearts. Donna was an educator/Librarian in the West Springfield school system. Her love for the children inspired her work in the school system for 20+ years. Additionally, she loved spending time working at her store in Provincetown with her husband. She developed many friendships with tourists from all over the world. She loved spending her off time on the beach, kayaking, collecting sea glass, sailing on the Schooner Hindu, and sipping margaritas on the beach with her friends watching sunsets.
Donna will be remembered as a woman with a great sense of humor, and the ability to develop friendships wherever she went. She had a warm smile and kind- hearted nature to all who crossed her path. Donna’s departure has left a void that can never be filled, but her memory will forever be treasured by those fortunate enough to have known her.
It was Donna’s wish to have a private ceremony attended by family members, and have her remains scattered from the schooner Hindu in Provincetown off of Race Point Beach. Though Donna may be physically gone her spirit remains with us. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in honor of Donna to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or online to dana-farber.org/gift The CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.
To my dear friend Doug and Jessica, I am so sorry to read of Donna's passing. My heart breaks for you both. Be at peace Donna. Sending love Lori
Lori Fimognari McQuade
December 07, 2024 | Friend
Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees
In Memory of Donna Smart
August 27, 2024 | Eastham, MA
Oh Donna, I will miss your smiling face and your awesome book recommendations! Doug & Jessica, my heart-felt sympathy for you. Donna was a "beach buddy" and recommended most of the books I´ve read for the past few years. We met on the beach at Race Point, while reading the same book. Friends from then on. I´ll never forget her. Let your memories be a source of strength for you.
Vicki Fontneau
August 22, 2024 | Friend
So sorry for your loss of Donna. Her personality was larger than life, just like my dad ( her uncle Albert)! Im sure her voice / laughter will live on in our hearts. Love and Prayers Always, Cousin Marie
Marie Mastroianni
August 19, 2024 | East Longmeadow, MA | Family
Doug and Jessica, Even though I live in Florida I use to play that Word game with Donna every day until she couldn´t. You say her name and a smile appears on your face. Soar pain free Donna and ride the waves with the wind in your hair.
Cindy Carriveau
August 18, 2024 | Friend
Dear Doug and Jessica, I am saddened to learn of Donna's passing. I always remember her with a smile on her face. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family with deepest sympathy.
Janice (Hall ) Singh
August 17, 2024
Doug and family I am so sad to hear the news of Donna's passing. You both always brought a smile and many laughs to myself and all who knew Donna. My sincere condolences to you and Jessica. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May her memory remain forever in your hearts.
Ellen Zimmerman
August 17, 2024
Doug and Jessica, so very sorry to hear this sad news. I was sure she would beat it! I´ll always remember her huge smile, funny comments, and playing BananaGrams for the first time with her on the beach. You could never walk away from Donna without a smile or a laugh. She will surely be missed and I know the days ahead will be difficult for you and your family. Please know you are in my prayers. xoxo.
Leslie Donovan Raven
August 16, 2024 | Friend
May god blessed you and your family, I work with Donna in a very short time but her humor and enthusiasm still lives in my memory. My condolences to her family.
Mildred Figueroa
August 16, 2024 | WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA | Coworker
