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DONNA IRIS NEWCOMB (COOPER)
Date of Passing: Aug 14, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONNA IRIS NEWCOMB (nee COOPER) Born in Summerberry, SK, 1932. Passed away peacefully at the family cottage in Wanasing Beach, MB on August 14, 2001 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years, Ron; and children, Valerie (Dave), Beverley (Rick), Janice (Jamie), David (Tracy) and Daniel. She is survived by her three sisters, Doris, Joan and Shirley. Her life is also celebrated by her 11 grandchildren. She attended Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg and worked at Great West Life. Donna gave cheerfully of her time, energy and talents to all. She volunteered at the North Shore Private Hospital/Lynn Valley Lodge and the Burrard Yacht Club Ladies Auxillary. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Klimo and the Chemo Clinic staff at Lions Gate Hospital and Dr. Charles Scudamore. Memorial service to be held at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver on Thursday, August 23 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Donna to the Canadian Cancer Society, 565 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 19, 2001