Born May 9, 1944 in Hartford, the daughter of Ralph and Shirley (Sorum) Davieau, Donna was the first in her family to attend college, earning her Associates Degree from Westbrook College in Maine in 1964.
Donna loved her daughters, musical theatre, adventures with her Masonic sisters and brothers, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a ray of light in the lives of all who knew her.
Donna is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Daniel Hong of Wethersfield and Courtney and Dennis Coleman of Chester; brother and sister-in-law, Lyle and Thelma Davieau of Wyoming; grandchildren, Adele, Emmeline, Jacqueline and Alexander Hong; niece and nephews Justin, Crystal and Nathan (Jamie) Davieau and their children; and her dearest companion, Mario Barboza of Kensington.
A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Donna’s life on Saturday, October 8 at 2:00 at First Church of Christ, 2183 Main Street in Glastonbury.