Donna L. Snyder

Donna L. Snyder, 73 PORTLAND -- Donna L. Snyder, 73, passed away on Nov. 21, 2009, at St. Joseph's Manor. Donna was born April 22, 1936, in Columbia Falls, the daughter of Benjamin E. and Iva M. Dorr. Donna married Philip B. Snyder on Jan. 24, 1954. They moved to Portland and raised five children. She loved playing beano and cards. She was also an avid NASCAR fan. Donna loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Donna was pre deceased by five sisters Gertrude Smith, Laura Ramsey, Betty Chipman, Arlene Atwater, Wilma Newcomb, and four brothers, Shirley Door, Albert Dorr, Embert Dorr and Robert Dorr. Donna is survived by her devoted husband Philip; as well as their five children, Timothy of Saco, Stephen and wife Ruth of Buxton, Darlene and husband Al of Gray, Deidre and husband Dave of Harrison, Philip and wife Alise of Standish; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor Chipman, Barbara Pinkham, Leona Feeney; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook, at 12 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 1 p.m. The Snyder family wishes to send a special thanks to all who cared for Donna during her stay at St. Joseph's Manor. In lieu of flowers donations my be made in Donna's memory to: St. Joseph's Manor 1133 Washington Ave. Portland, Maine 04103 Donna L. Snyder