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Donna Manduke Obituary

Donna L. Manduke, 61

WARREN/WESTBOROUGH - Donna L. Manduke, 61, of Warren, MA formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Lawrence P. Manduke to whom she was married for 37 years.

Born in Albany, NY she is the daughter of Ronald J. Slingerland of Westborough and the late Louisa P. (Elpel) Slingerland. She was educated in Westborough schools and was a 1976 graduate of Westborough High School. She also earned her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College.

Donna was employed as the Unit Manager at Quaboag Rehabilitation Center for 30 years.

She enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables and making crafts.

In addition to her husband and father she is survived by four children, Erin E. Manduke and her fiancé, Titus Lucas, of Shrewsbury, Renee N. Maxwell and her husband, Ryan, of Marlborough, Joseph L. Manduke and his fiancé, Tiffany Hurley, of Monson and Robert N. Manduke of Palmer; one sister, Gayle Erickson and her husband, Jim, of Westborough; one granddaughter, Hanna Manduke and many nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Deborah J. Duffy.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 28, at 10:00 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial in St. Luke's Cemetery will be private.

Calling hours at the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, December 27, from 4 to 8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Melanoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329 or at melanoma.org

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, 2019.

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Mary Hicks

January 25, 2020

I just heard Donna passed away. I use to work with her at QOTC years ago. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Rita Pascoe

January 2, 2020

To Ron, Gail and Larry, my deepest sympathy.
May your many happy memories of happy times together help bring some solace during this sad period of time. Rest in Peace, Donna and God Bless you all!

Ann Sumpter Harth

December 28, 2019

I am so sorry. I wish you growing comfort from loving memories of Donna and in the way she shaped your lives. I know you will find strength and peace in your love for each other.

Theresa Harvey

December 27, 2019

To Donna My Thoughts And Prayers go out to you and your Family Even if I didn't get to know you I feel I did knew you through your Friend Laurie DiBara who talked about you all the time she has been my Best Friend for my Whole Life we met when we were little she lived next door to me for years and we stayed close even when she moved she is Family To me and The Best Person And Friend To all God Bless You All Laurie's Friend Theresa Harvey

December 27, 2019

Sending love and prayers to all. We will forever remember Aunt Donna's laughter and that sparkle of mischief in her eye. We wish we could have spent more time with her.
Much Love,
Kevin, Charlene, and Justin Shaffer
Brownsburg, Indiana

Living Spirit Dishgarden

Charlene Shaffer

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Traci Hyland

December 26, 2019

We wish you peace of mind and heart.

December 26, 2019

Dear Larry, Erin, Renee, Joe, Rob and family, words cannot describe the sorrow we felt when we heard about Donna's passing. We hope you find the strength and love of friends and family to face the tough days ahead.
Our deepest condolences,
Bruce & Lisa Camarda, Warren, Ma

MaryAnn Cove

December 25, 2019

I went to nursing school with Donna. We drove together. I took care of her when I worked on the birthing unit. Many memories. Sad to hear of her passing.
MaryAnn (Jeffries) Cove

Kathy Hallice

December 24, 2019

My love and prayers are with all of you.

Jack & Paula Fisher

December 24, 2019

Gayle,Jim,Ron & Larry, Paula and I are so very sorry for your loss. Know that we hold you all in our prayers and may the memories of Donna smiling and always laughing bring you peace and comfort.

Love and Prayers
Jack & Paula

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