Donna Gay SHAW

Donna Gay SHAW

Donna SHAW Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 22 to Jul. 25, 2019.
SHAW, Donna Gay. On 20th July 2019 peacefully at Middlemore Hospital after a battle with cancer, in her 71st year and two months short of our 50th wedding anniversary. Very beloved wife of George, adored mum and nanny of Jason, Rachel, Hazel and Barnaby and Annemaree, Gary, Franklin and Otis and loved and respected by her many friends and relatives. We will miss you dearly. Our thanks to the staff at Elmwood Hospital for their care of Donna during the past three months. A celebration service for Donna will be held in the Chapel of Manukau Memorial Gardens, 361 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Friday 26th July at 12.30pm. All communications to Ensom Funeral Services 15 East Street, Papakura 2110 09 299 6646



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Rori Giles

January 1, 2023

My deepest condolences George my old mate. So sad to hear.

Sandra Goodwin

July 24, 2019

SHAW, Donna Gay. Dearly loved cousin of Mike and Sandra Goodwin. She will be greatly missed.

July 22, 2019

SHAW, Donna Gay (nee Bell). Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 20 July 2019. Dearly loved sister of Allan and Alison Bell, Sheryl and Richard Shaw (Australia), David and Tu"umuliga Bell and Brent and Kathleen Bell (Australia). Her siblings wish to express sincere thanks to the wonderful teams at Elmwood Rest Home and Middlemore Hospital for her care.

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