Donna Jean Antonelli

Donna J. Antonelli, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 5, 1959, in Providence, Rhode Island. Donna was a devoted partner, a loving mother, a proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many.

Donna is survived by her beloved lifelong partner, Barry, with whom she shared decades of unwavering love, laughter, and companionship. She leaves behind her daughter Jeanne and son Michael, as well as several adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, each of whom brought immense joy and pride into her life.

Donna was a woman of quiet strength and radiant warmth. She found beauty in life's simple pleasures -- sharing heartfelt conversations with friends and family, tending to her flourishing garden with her signature green thumb, and collecting owl figurines, which symbolized her wisdom, serenity, and keen sense of observation. Her home was a sanctuary filled with love, laughter, and the calming presence of nature.

With a heart as generous as her smile, Donna had a gift for making others feel seen, heard, and truly loved. She had an extraordinary ability to light up any room she entered - not just with her presence, but with her kindness, empathy, and infectious laughter. Children were naturally drawn to her gentle spirit, and she had a special talent for comforting, nurturing, and inspiring young hearts.

To know Donna was to be uplifted by her. She instinctively knew when someone needed support, offering works of encouragement, a shoulder to lean on, or simply a warm embrace. Her legacy is one of unconditional love, strength in compassion, and the rare ability to connect with people on a deeply personal level.

Her absence will be deeply felt, but her memory will continue to bloom in every garden she tended, in every owl she collected, and in every life she touched.