Herman J. Donna

Herman J. Donna, 74, a resident of Jay Road, passed away August 1, 2025 at his home. Herman was born in Mongomery Center, VT on May 17, 1951 the son of the late Harlan and Ella (Williams) Donna and attended local schools. Herman loved working on cars and was an automobile mechanic for his entire working career. He enjoyed racing cars, playing pool and building race cars. Every weekend he would be at the Monadnock Speedway and Claremont Speedway in NH. He enjoyed camping, pitching horse shoes and cherished times spent with his family. Herman is survived by his wife Debbie (Stanhope) Donna of Townshend, children Michelle Wilkins of Townshend, VT and Greg Donna (Regina) of Jamaica, VT, grandchildren Travis, Josh, Gabby, Zach and Miranda and great grandchildren Landon, Peyton, Taylor and Emmett. He was preceded in death by his brother Harlan Donna. A celebration of life for Herman will be held at the Newfane Fire Station on Sunday, September 7 at 1pm. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire memorial gifts in Herman’s memory may be made to Grace Cottage Hospital and Rescue, Inc in Brattleboro, c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363.