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DONNA LOUISE EARL
Born: Aug 24, 1931
Date of Passing: Jan 02, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONNA LOUISE EARL (née MCCONNELL) 1931 - 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Earl on January 2, 2013, at Riverview Health Centre, after a lengthy illness. She was 81. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 62 years, Richard; her four children Michael and Gloria Earl, Delanie and Wayne Rhymer, Emily and Offer Kuban, and Gary Earl; her four grandchildren Kym and Chris Graves, Topher and Ashley Earl, Katherine Rhymer, and Jennifer Rhymer; her beautiful great-granddaughter Rylee Jenesta Graves; her brother Grant and Edmonde McConnell of Quebec City; beloved nieces and nephews, and many precious friends. Donna was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba into the heart of a close-knit family on August 24, 1931. She moved with her family to Winnipeg as a young girl, where she began to pursue her love of music. She completed her piano studies under The Western Board of Music, School of Music, University of Manitoba in 1950 and later received an Associateship of Music, Singing Teacher, in 1971. During her life, Donna was devoted to the teaching and appreciation of music, to her church, and, most of all, to her family. She will always be remembered for her loveliness, kind heart, sense of humour, enduring faith, and exquisite talent. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten by all who knew her. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Shojania, Dr. D Houston, and Barb Hues R.N. at CancerCare Manitoba for their extraordinary care; and the exceptional and compassionate staff at Riverview Health Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A celebration of Donna's life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. in Winnipeg, Pastor John Botkin officiating. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 05, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Uncle Dick. Sorry to hear the news about Aunt Donna's passing. I remember well the good times the families had together in St. James. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: John Earl (Nephew) on: Feb 11, 2013
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I am sorry Dick and namely that Donna passed but she is with our Lord Jesus. Let that be your comfort. Dick and children, you will be with her again. Let that be your comfort. - Posted by: Janny. Thys (sister in Jezus. ) on: Jan 08, 2013
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Rest eternal grant her, oh Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon her. It has been a long time, but we remember you well, especially from times at Star Lake. With love from William Aide, Haide Aide and their 6 offspring and 8 grandchildren. - Posted by: Bill and Haide Aide (friends) on: Jan 07, 2013
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Deepest condolences to all the Earl family on the loss of a lovely, lovely lady who always had an aura of dignity and confidence.What a beautiful obituary- which says it all so well. She sang at our wedding in 1969. May she rest in peace and love. - Posted by: Carroll Ternowetsky (family friend for 50 years or so) on: Jan 05, 2013
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We are sad to hear about Donna's passing, but we are grateful to know she is with her Saviour. She was a great example of unconditional love. She will be sadly missed. Love and Prayers from our family to yours. - Posted by: Gary and Jennie Graves (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2013
