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Donna Doone Obituary
Donna Marie Doone, 77, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away peacefully August 11, 2021 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. Donna was born in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, January 21, 1944, to the late Malcolm and Margaret Boutilier. She graduated from St. Ann's High School in West Palm Beach, Florida then continued college at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education at the University of Toledo and her Master's Degree at The Ohio State University in early childhood education and process drama. Donna loved teaching and incorporating her theater skills, especially dance and creative drama into her lesson plans. She retired after a total sum of 49 years in the field she loved. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, James "Jim" Doone. She is survived by her two children, son, Michael; daughter, Maura "mo" (Armando) Costa; stepsons, James Doone, Jr., John (Jill) Doone; grandchildren, Alex Doone, Leslie Doone, Sean Doone; and her many beloved friends and extended family members. Anyone who was acquainted with Donna knew she shared a special love for animals, specifically abandoned cats and dogs who found their way into her home. Family and friends are asked to gather for a Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass on Friday, August 20 at 11am at the St. Thomas More Newman Center, 64 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219. The family would also like to express thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Capital City Hospice. Arrangements completed by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 East Broad Street. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to offer condolences.
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Theresa Fuller
August 19, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Donna´s passing. I know you will miss her. We danced together in Adrian MI. She became a dance therapist and I did too in CA. I will always remember her joy when dancing around to "Duke of Earl" . She had a big smile and infectious happiness. May God bless and comfort you.
With Sympathy,
Theresa Fuller
Tricia Twigg
August 16, 2021
Donna brought so much joy and light to the students in the Goshen Lane Drama camp each summer! She really had a way of speaking to the children with love and helped to bring out their inner actor. She was a special lady and will be missed.
With love, From her friends at the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation (Tricia Twigg & Sharon Tomko)
Lisa Laufer
August 14, 2021
I loving memory of the funnest, happiest, friend I've had the pleasure of knowing for over 30 years.
Her bubbly personality, beautiful smile and sense of humor willed be missed.
God bless her and you, too, Michael and Maura. She was special!
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
August 13, 2021
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