Donna Aiello Donatelli

1944 - 2016

Donna Aiello Donatelli, formerly of Kennett Square Donna Aiello Donatelli, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born on April 28, 1944 in Wilmington, Del. during WWII to the late Capt. Joseph Aiello and the late Rita Mc Elhrone Aiello. Capt. Aiello earned The Distinguished Flying Cross and The Air Medal. He became Dr. Aiello, an eye doctor and moved to Chicago. Rita then married the late Raymond Haines, Donna’s cherished stepfather. After St. Pat’s and Kennett Schools, Donna entered Temple Nursing School. She met and married Dr. Frank Donatelli and had three children. Her entire life was spent in devotion to family; they in turn have been wonderful to her. They are: Peyton Donatelli (Darrin) McGavin, sons Owen and Smyth of Victor, Idaho; Christy and Ben Hume, daughter Rachael of Charlotte, N.C.; Jarrod and Holly Donatelli of Bend, Ore. and cousins, Bob and Carol Ridgeway and family of Montana; sister Joanne and her children, Robert, Rose, Alissa, and Carla of Wilmington, Del.; and best friends Alberta Coulbourn and Jeannie Scarllett. Donna was a Gourmet Cook, gifted gardener and decorator, avid river rafter, talented dancer and tackled the Appalachian Trail. She received several awards for Distinguished Service and Excellence in her 40 yr. Nursing career. Joanne was with Donna in Bend, Ore. and praises Partners in Care as Angelic. Donna was courageous on her arduous spiritual journey. Services were private.