Donna Mathewson

Donna Mathewson

Donna Mathewson Obituary

Visit the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Hanover Street website to view the full obituary.
Donna Mathewson, 31, of 68 Laval Street, Manchester, died August 10, 2000, after parcipating in the CIGNA Health Care 2000, road race held in Manchester Thursday evening at 6:30. Donna fell and was taken to Catholic Medical Center. She was born in Manchester on August 24, 1966, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Woitowic) Swanson, and was a lifelong resident of the Queen City. Donna was a graduate of West High School Class of 1984, and had been employed the past four years with Anthem Blue Cross. She loved bowling and running and going to the gym. Family members include her husband of nine years, Paul Mathewson of Manchester, her brother, Dennis Swanson of Merrimack, her sister, Patricia Hall of Manchester, several aunts, uncles, a niece, three nephews and cousins. SERVICES: Calling hours are at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Her funeral service will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Pepperell, Ma. Donations may be made in her memory to one's favorite charity.

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