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Donna May Thompson
February 4, 1941 - July 24, 2024
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Long time resident of Okanagan Falls, Donna May Thompson died peacefully on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 in Penticton, BC surrounded by her family. Born in Haven Hill Hospital in Penticton on February 4th, 1941. Donna May was a survivor and a woman of amazing strength and kindness. She was a devoted wife and mother to her two children.
She was predeceased by her husband Morris Thompson and her daughter Joanne Bailey, her brothers Jim Moriarty and Glen Moriarty. She is survived by her son Dale (Leslie) & grandson Nash; her son-in-law Clint Bailey & grandchildren Wyatt and Hannah. Also survived by her brother Don Moriarty, sister Margaret (Don Barker) and sister Sharon (Vance Potter), loving in-laws, nieces & nephews and a host of long-time friends.
Donna May was the hub of her community, she was the woman you called when you needed help, and she was always there to help. If you needed a cup of coffee her door was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Donna served as Recreation Commission Director, she held all executive positions of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. Donna was a member the Women’s Institute of Canada, the United Church of Canada and the Okanagan Falls Heritage and Museum Society. Donna ran the concession at the stock yard for years, she made pies and baked and decorated cakes and catered for every community function, from birthdays to weddings to funerals. She was instrumental in organizing the Elementary School Breakfast program and was the forestry catering coordinator during the Vaseaux Lake fire in 2003.
She ran the local Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program, was the local organizer for the British Columbia Emergency Support Services. If there was a need in our community, Donna May was there to help.
Donna survived countless illnesses, tuberculosis as a teenager, anemia, had breast cancer, diabetes, kidney dialysis and several other health related problems, but, she also had a wonderful smile for you thru it all.
Donna May had a wonderful life and she enjoyed road trips with Morris across the province, loving to stay in a hotel and read a book, and explore the local communities.
Donna May received the Okanagan Falls Citizen of the Year Award in 1988, and a British Columbia Community Achievement Award in 2010 at BC House in Victoria given by the Lieutenant Governor of BC.
Donations can be made in Donna May’s honour to the charity of one’s choice.
An interment service will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 10 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Okanagan Falls Community Hall on Saturday, August 24th at 11:30 am.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Sandra Walker
Relation: Friend and neighbour
The very best of neighbours! You will be sorely missed Donna May! Many thanks for all you did for our community of Okanagan Falls. Sending heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
From: Brent Redenbach
Relation: longtime ok falls friend and resident
Sad, sad news as this lady was a kind, caring, compassionate person. Always a delight to talk to . She volunteered so much time to our community functions
Condolences to her son Dale and family. A true ROCK in our community. She will be missed !
From: Charlene Quinney
Relation: Friend
The world was a better place with you in it Donna-Mae. You will be missed. Rest in Peace.
From: Kathy Martin
Relation: Friend of Donna May and family
We lost a very special citizen in our little community of Okanagan Falls. Donna May was a true asset to our town, and everyone knew, and loved her. She will definitely be missed, but never forgotten, and she had the biggest heart of anyone I ever knew. RIP Donna May, and keep smiling down on all of us here on earth. Our sincere condolences to all of Donna May’s family, and friends. Kathy and Gordon Martin and family.
From: Ruth Samida
Relation: She was a sister to a very dear friend of mine and a neighbour.
I am truly saddened to hear of Donna May’s passing, it is never easy to loose a loved one. She is at peace now, God Bless .
From: Alice Atkins
Relation: A very good friend
Donna May you will be missed by so many people. Such a loss for our community. Such a beautiful, and caring Lady. Always there to help. Condolences To Dale and all of Donna May’s Family.
From: Bob & Lois Ronnie and Family
Relation: Our Families were connected for a very long time…
We were very sad to hear of Donna May’s passing. Donna May was a dear friend, and a longtime neighbour, she was a very strong and compassionate person with a great community spirit. She will be sadly missed, and forever remembered by us all. We’d like to send our condolences to Dale, Leslie & Nash, and All of the Family.
From: Eva E Szenti
Relation: I have known Donna May since I was a little girl. May She Rest in Peace. 💐
My sincere condolences to Dale and his family on the passing of Donna May. She was an absolute blessing to all who knew her. I will miss her friendly smile and her never-ending generosity to the peeps of Ok Falls.
From: Bill and Brenda Bifford
Relation: Friend
Donna May a truly wonderful friend She let us stay in her driveway overnight as was too dark to travel on She did not know us from a hole in the ground and she became a true friend Rest in peace Donna May Bill and Brenda
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Date & Time:
August 24, 2024
Beginning at 10:00am
Location:
Okanagan Falls Cemetery
1400 Maple Street
Okanagan Falls, BC Canada
An interment service will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 10 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Okanagan Falls Community Hall on Saturday, August 24th at 11:30 am.
1400 Maple Street
Okanagan Falls, BC Canada
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
August 24, 2024
Beginning at 11:30am
Location:
Okanagan Falls Community Hall
1141 Cedar Street
Okanagan Falls, BC Canada
An interment service will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 10 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Okanagan Falls Community Hall on Saturday, August 24th at 11:30 am.
1141 Cedar Street
Okanagan Falls, BC Canada
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Donations can be made in Donna May’s honour to the charity of one’s choice.
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