Donna R. Dunn
November 11, 1954 ~ August 31, 2020
Donna Rose (Hans) Dunn, 65, died unexpectedly at her home in Beverly on Monday, August 31, 2020.
Born in Chelsea on November 11, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Bibeau) Hans. She was a graduate of Peabody High School.
Donna was most recently employed as a cashier at Kappy’s Liquors. She had previously worked at Steve’s Quality Market in Salem and as a teller at Eastern Bank.
She had a special love for the beach and enjoyed cooking, gardening, skiing, and taking care of her cat Taz. She was most happy being with her children and grandchildren.
She leaves five children, Marin Misoda of Marblehead, Danielle Ferraro and her husband Anthony of Danvers, Robert Dunn and his wife Amy of Groveland, Kimberly Dunn of Beverly, and Courtney Dunn of Essex, six grandchildren, Evan, Gianna, Nicholas, Zoe, Meagan, and Cleo, and her sister Paula Vaughan of Leominster.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Donations in Donna’s memory may be made to MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. To share an expression of sympathy with Donna’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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I worked at Kappys for the last 6 years with Donna we always had some great chats and laughs — I cannot believe she is gone — so sorry for her family
So sorry for the loss of your Mom
Sue and John Hincman
I worked with Donna many years ago at Kappy’s and since then we had this inside joke going about Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. One of my favorite past times with her and will never be forgotten. Still unbelievable that she’s gone….my condolences to her family.
Donna was a wonderful mother and grandmother. My condolences and prayers are with you all as you grieve your loss.
A mother’s love is something
that no one can explain.
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain.
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may.
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away.
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking.
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking.
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns.
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems.
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation.
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation.
A many-splendored miracle
man cannot understand.
And another wondrous evidence
of God’s tender guiding hand.
~Helen Steiner Rice
“Children do not know how their parents love them and they never will till the grave closes over those parents or till they have children of their own.” ~Edmund Vance Cooke
A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend. The grandchildren were blessed to have Donna for a grandmother.
Kathy Bourgault
Cousin by marriage
I only worked seasonally at Kappy’s during college, but have so many fond memories of Donna. I was always happy when I got to work a check out lane with he – she was so funny and caring. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all.
I knew Donna as a customer of Kappy’s. She was always so kind and had a smile for you, even in the busiest times. I just learned today of her passing and am sad to know that it’s been 2 months already. I’m sorry for her loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family.
Kate Somers