Donna Kirkley Boatwright (nee Lynch) passed away peacefully on March 25,2023. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on November 10, 1942. Donna graduated from the College of William and Mary before going on to earn a Master of Fine Arts from the University Of Maryland in 1967.
Donna enjoyed a career of more than 33 years as a professor of Public Speaking at Howard Community College. She also loved spending Summers in Maine with her family and Chinook dogs.
She is survived by her sister Frederica Baxter and sons David and Scott Kirkley, as well as grandchildren Dylan and Danielle Kirkley and Sofia Kirkley.
A private gathering to honor her life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Danna’s name may be made to:
The Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgeton, ME https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/join-give-1
The Lakes Environmental Association, Bridgeton, ME https://mainelakes.org/donate/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.witzkefuneralhomes.com for the Boatwright family.
