Donna Margaret Stavish

Donna Margaret Stavish obituary, Melnourne, FL

Donna Margaret Stavish

Donna Stavish Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2023.
Donna M. Stavish (Nee deFreyre) of Melbourne, FL, peacefully passed away December 28th, 2022 at the age of 82 years.

Donna was predeceased in death by her parents Donald and Grace (Nee Gibson). She is survived by her son Michael (Kristine) Lipartito, her grandchildren John, Emily and Henry, her brother Richard (Dixie) deFreyre. She is also survived by her significant other Howard Dare Jr, her niece and nephew and many close friends.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Donna graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Business Administration. She worked as an Accountant. Achieving her CPA license was one of her many proud achievements. She travelled extensively after retirement, loved spending time with her grandchildren and going to Deep Creek with her family. She frequently donated her services to the local community.

A Celebration of her Life will be held with family and friends this Spring in South Jersey where she lived most of her life.

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January 3, 2023

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Howard

January 31, 2023

I miss you every day. Words cannot describe. I will Love you forever. Howard

Linda Dietrich

January 31, 2023

My condolences to Donna´s family & Howard. She is at peace and take comfort in your memories of happy times spent together.

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