Donna Lee Carter

Born August 22, 1948 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J Regan and Gladys Lillian Regan.

Donna leaves behind her husband David of 53 years, her daughter Melissa of Easton, her daughter Lindsey, son-in-law Terry Hedrick and grandchildren Riley and Carter of Easton, her brother-in-law Bruce Carter, his wife Gail, and daughters Rhoda and Laurelynn of New Hampshire, her brother-in-law Stephen Carter, her niece Kristen and her son Matthew Doane of Chatham, her niece Katy VanderZwaag and her husband Dan of Missoula, MT, her cousin Dennis Jordan and his wife Linda of Chatham, and good friends Mark and Anne Sullivan of Brewster.

Donna was predeceased by her sister Pella, her best friend, their parents, and Pella’s sons Thomas Oscar Doane (‘Tod’) and Andrew Patrick Doane.

Raised in Chatham, Donna graduated from Chatham High in 1966 and later received a degree in teaching from Framingham State College in 1970. She is remembered fondly by her students from Rockland and Oliver Ames High Schools where she taught Home Economics for many years.

In 2002, Donna and Dave moved back to Chatham to help raise their Great Nephew, Matthew, who lived with them for over 10 years.

Donna’s hands were always busy. An accomplished seamstress, she did alterations for many of the clothing stores in town as well as for many individual customers. Her passion was crocheting baby blankets for family and friends and infant caps for the hospital. Donna was strong willed yet kind, gentle and compassionate. She put others before herself and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Monday, November 25, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at The Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Rd, Chatham, MA. A visitation will also be held the following day Tuesday, November 26, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St. (Route 138) South Easton, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of a contribution to a charity of your choice. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com