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Donna Surprenant Obituary
She was born July 21, 1953, in Haverhill, Mass., the daughter of Donald Surprenant of Hampton and the late Jeanne (Cartier) Surprenant.
She attended Queen's University in New York after obtaining a bachelor of fine arts degree at the University of New Hampshire.
She worked in the printing and graphic arts department at Harvard University and in the Frick Art Reference Library in New York.
In addition to her father, she is survived by one brother, Jeff Andrews of Portland, Maine; her stepmother, Claire; aunts and uncles, Paul and Claire Surprenant and Ed and Joan Surprenant, all of Hampton, John and Laura Cartier of Bradford, Mass., Claire (Cartier) Scamardi of Sarasota, Fla.; many cousins; and the members of the Madonna House Apostolate.
Her funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at St. Mary's, Madonna House, Combermere.
Memorial donations may be made to Madonna House Apostolate, 2888 Dafoe Road, Combermere, Ontario, Canada K0J1L0.
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Sara Meade
October 19, 2024
Donna was my dear friend from art school and from life. A better friend was never had. Donna, you were beautiful inside and outside and I cherish my memories of you.
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Ira Montague
February 9, 2023
Donna,
I think of you often and wish we had been able to spend more time together. Great experiences at U.N..H.
I will always love you.
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Ira Montague
November 19, 2021
I miss you Donna.
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