Donna Marie Calimeris

Donna Marie Calimeris obituary

Donna Marie Calimeris

Donna Calimeris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Athy Memorial Home - Worcester on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Donna Marie (Larson) Calimeris, 79, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at home with family by her side after an 8-month battle with cancer.

She leaves her husband of 35 years, Paul Calimeris; twin daughters, Cheryl M. McKinney and Cherie A. Beando; her five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister Sandy Gregoire; extended family and friends.

She is predeceased by her son Dale J. Beando.

Donna was born in Bangor, Maine to Fred and Rosie (Rowe) Larson. She graduated from Commerce High School. She worked as a secretary at Whatman Inc./General Electric for 25 years.

She was a member of Greendale People's Church. Her favorite pastime was sewing, both quilts and dresses. She and Paul enjoyed taking cruises together.

Services for Donna are private.

Donations in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Athy Memorial Home - Worcester

111 Lancaster St, Worcester, MA 01609

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