It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Donna Louise Harkins, age 76, of Halifax, on February 14, 2019. Born in Saint John, NB, she was a daughter of the late Art and Marion Colwell. Donna is survived by her loving husband, Ora, Halifax; daughters Kelly (Steeves), Halifax and Michelle (Steeves-Wall), Dartmouth; Grandson, Chase (Wall), Dartmouth, and sisters, Beverlie (Allen), Debert; Crysti (Dahlgren), Debert; Bari (Markides), Barrie, ON; stepsister Barb (Corliss), Delhi, ON., brothers, Brian, Moncton, John, Saskatoon, Sask. She was predeceased by her sister Dorothy (Trenholm); son-in-law, Todd (Wall); and step-daughter, Amber (Harkins). Donna had been retired for several years, having previously worked for Access Nova Scotia. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially the days she spent with Ora, family, and friends at their Cottage in Hubbards, N.S. Donna especially enjoyed her daily walks on the beach with her dog, Gussie. An avid gardener, Donna had a great connection to plants, both inside her home and outside. She was an excellent cook and baker, and enjoyed hosting dinner parties in past years. Donna loved making beautiful presents for her family and friends. She was wonderfully stylish and enjoyed shopping. Whether it was her personal wardrobe, decorating for the Holidays or the presents she made, Donna had a keen sense of style. A celebration of Donna's life will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 2 pm at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, N.S. A reception will follow the service. All are invited. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the IWK Foundation or The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
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