Donna Lee "Dawny" Gershkowitz
Donna Lee "Dawny" Gershkowitz
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Donna was a passionate educator, reader, and writer who spent much of her career teaching at Burlington High School, where she touched the lives of many students. Raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Rina and Julius Gershkowitz. She is survived by her brother, Robert Gershkowitz, and his wife, Barbara, their children, Madeline and Jeffrey, and her great-niece, Brooke. She is also survived by several beloved cousins.
An avid Red Sox fan, Donna had a deep love for her many cats over the years. She was an enthusiastic traveler who visited much of the world. She cared deeply for her friends and family and was very involved with Temple Emunah throughout much of her life.
Funeral services will be held at Temple Emunah in Lexington on Sunday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Lindwood Memorial Park in Randolph. Shiva at Temple Emunah on Monday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Donna's memory to the Alzheimer's Association or to Temple Emunah.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lisa Ferretti
February 14, 2026
Red Sox Home Opener at Dawny's was a tradition for many years. Thank you, Dawny! We also got to Fenway together a few times. We miss you.
love,
Nancy and Lisa Ferretti
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Kate Shanahan
February 13, 2026
May your next adventure be as thrilling as all the ones you have enjoyed in your time on this earth. May you continue to bring love and joy to all those you have touched in your lifetime thru the memories we have shared with you. It has been an honour to have shared a friendship with you, Vale Dawny.
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