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Donna Courchesne Obituary

Donna G. Courchesne

Greenfield, MA - Donna G. Courchesne, age 76, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on January 20th, 2025. She was born January 30, 1948, the daughter of the late William J. and June (Paulin) Marini.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband, Rudolph Courchesne, her son Todd Fox, her brother William J. Marini, Jr. and her sister Debra Marini.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters Camella Sebastiano and Cheryl Grzywacz of Chicopee, MA; her brother Richard (Lonnie) Marini of Gill, MA., her chosen second son, Michael Chudzik, two grandsons, several nieces and nephews and her dedicated friends and healthcare workers.

Donna was a Daycare Provider in her younger years. In recent years she was a vendor at Whitney Hill Antiques.

Memorial and Burial will be held in the Spring.

In her memory, please do something kind for someone in your life.

For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The Recorder on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Bruce Brown

February 7, 2025

Dear Donna, I met and remember you from Forest Lake Camp Ground. Many fun times with someone who was so young at heart. May you rest in peace!

Lisa Novak

February 4, 2025

Donna, you were a wonderful and strong woman, overcoming so many adversities and heartbreaking losses. I have many happy memories of our friendship. R.I.P. my friend.

Marsha Bittner

February 3, 2025

Donna you always had a smile or a good laugh! You have had so much lose in your earthly life.. but now you have your family with you and I hope peace!! We have shared a lot of life over the many years!!
Love you, Marsha

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