Donna Lorraine Macklem
1956 - 2021
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November 12, 1956 - March 10, 2021 Surrounded by her loving and beloved family, Donna passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 10, 2021 after a short but ferocious fight with esophageal cancer. She is survived by her two children and the lights of her life, Eric and Hayley (and Hayley's fiancé Karthik), and by her best friend and former husband Gerald. Donna was utterly devoted to her family and she will be missed every day for her kindness, keen intelligence and thoughtful generosity in making the lives of her family and others better. Donna worked primarily as a skilled legal secretary and law clerk, but the favorite part of her career was as a consummately talented and elegant ballroom dancer/teacher. Donna loved making things and mastered every single craft she decided to take on, such as exquisite custom teddy bears, quilting, cross-stitch, crochet, knitting and sewing designer-caliber clothing for herself and others. Donna also loved cooking (which she also mastered), reading and traveling to Disney World with her family. Condolences may be left at www.marlattfhdundas.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca/en/donate or any preferred charity.


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Published in The Hamilton Spectator on Mar. 13, 2021.
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