West Newbury, Massachusetts
THISTLE, Donna Jay "Brief is Life, but long is Love". Age 61, of West Newbury, passed peacefully at her home after a brave struggle with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). Donna was the loving wife of David M Small, and the daughter of the late Robert A. and Dorothy (Parker) Thistle. She was born...
Read MoreI and the rest of the Daley family were shocked and so saddened to learn of Donna's passing. She was a beautiful sole and a wonderful cousin to us all. I am 100% sure my dad was there to great her as the sun rose and set in his eyes on all the Thistle girls.
Pat Daley-Gaston
November 14, 2017 | White Post, VA | Family
Shocked to just learn of Donna's passing. After all these years, I can still picture that smile of hers. The world has lost a very kind sole.
Dean Koulouris
January 29, 2017 | Reading, MA
To Dave, Jeanne, Carol, Laine and your families,
My very deepest sympathy on the passing of the gentle spirit that Donna was. Her smile and nuturing nature are a great loss to this world. My prayers are with you all.
Melanie
M Clarke
March 29, 2016
We are so sorry about Donna's passing. She was a wonderful neighbor, friend, and sister in law. David and Donna had a special marriage, and were very loving and devoted to each other. My brother, David, certainly has exhibited his loving devotion as Donna's caretaker for the past several years. Donna faced her illness with strength, courage, and perseverance. Our lives were enriched by having known Donna, and we will miss her sense of humor, kindness, and warmth. ...
Steve & Sue Small
March 27, 2016 | Gorham, ME
I send my heartfelt sympathy to Donna ' s family. She was a classmate that was beautiful both inside and out. She was always so thoughtful and kind. She will be missed not only by her loving family but by all her classmates that had the pleasure to know her.
Linda (McElveen) Shelley
March 26, 2016 | San Pedro, Belize
My beautiful sister in law was as beautiful inside as she was out. I will miss her laugh and sweet smile. I know your Mom & Dad and mine were there to greet you as well as Jeff Zanni and many others. Until we meet again.....Love you so much Donna and will miss you. Look over my brother! ❤
Cathy Davis
March 26, 2016 | Wells, ME
Dave, Thistle sisters and Small family,
I will miss DONNA in my life. What a blessing she has been as a friend to me. It was hard to watch her fade, but you cared so beautifully for her. I hope you find peace and comfort with all the memories of her love and smiles. Love to you all, Pat
Pat Gillis-Coppola
March 25, 2016 | MA
My heart-felt condolences go out to Donna's husband, David, and her whole family. I went to high school with Donna and it looks like she grew into the same beautiful, kind, and classy woman that we knew as kids. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Terri (Perkins) Olvera
March 25, 2016 | Dover, NH
We know that you are happy
We know that you are safe
And this will help us,
with the grief we have to face
You were the best
We all know this to be true
And until we meet again,
we will forever miss you
Susan Lytle
March 24, 2016 | Alfred, ME