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Donna M. Andersen

1958 - 2021

Donna M. Andersen obituary, 1958-2021, Manchester Center, VT

BORN

1958

DIED

2021

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Shea Family Funeral Homes - Bennington

213 West Main St.

Bennington, Vermont

Donna Andersen Obituary

Donna M. Andersen, 63, a resident of Beech Street, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born in Bennington , VT on June 24, 1958 the daughter of Albert "Skee" Kent and the late Mary Moffitt Kent. She attended Manchester Elementary and Middle School and graduated from Burr & Burton Seminary in Manchester. Donna was the billing coordinator at Northshire Medical Center for 24 years and was previously employed at The Enchanted Doll House in Manchester for 7 years. Donna enjoyed swimming at her family pool, trips to the ocean, and spending time with her daughter Hannah and her family. Donna also enjoyed listening to classic rock music, playing volleyball, trips to the casino, and Friday Night Beer Club with the girls. Donna is survived by her husband Robert Andersen of Manchester whom she married in Hampton Beach on July 4, 1991, daughter Hannah Andersen and her significant other Ethan Bruce of Poultney, her father Albert "Skee" Kent of Manchester, brothers Skip Kent (Marsha) of Danby, Robert Kent (Laurie Bruce-Burch) of North Granville, NY and Ronald Kent (Terry McClellan) of Danby, sisters Debbie Colegrove (Harold) of Manchester and Kim Kent (Donald Hewes) of Pawlet and her grand dog Jaba. Donna also leaves behind her close friend Naomi Bowen and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life for Donna will be held Sunday August 29, 2021 at 1pm at her home on Beech Street. To send the family personal condolences please visitwww.sheafuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester Center, VT.

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Published by The Bennington Banner on Aug. 21, 2021.

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Marissa Mazzola

August 23, 2021

Donna will be missed greatly! My thoughts are with her whole family during this sad time.

Kathleen McBurney Salce

August 21, 2021

Donna Kent is my cousin by marriage, a cousin of the heart. A kind and loving soul, she was always the brightest ray of sunshine in the room. May her loving light continue to shine down on all those she loves. Godspeed Donna K. I miss you and love you always.

Cheryl Bennett

August 21, 2021

I am so sorry to hear this. Donna was a a coworker of mine. She was a special person always had a smile and loved her family very much. My thoughts are with you all. Hold your memories close to your hearts. You have an angel looking down on you all. In my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Donna

robert kriscenski

August 21, 2021

I have known and loved Donna for many years. My heart is broken but she is now back with her Mom and other relatives. God Bless her Soul. All My Love Donna.

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