Donna Marie Walsh-Lockwood, 46, died on Friday, June 15, at Greenwich Hospital after a brief illness with devoted family members by her side. Parents Catherine Garrett Walsh and the late John Joseph Walsh welcomed Donna to the world on January 8, 1966. She was a lifelong Stamford resident.
Donna graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in 1983 and from the Katharine Gibbs School in 1985. Following her graduation she was employed by Clairol in Stamford. Donna had a long management career at Clairol and subsequently at Proctor & Gamble, where she was well-known and loved by many, and was employed there until her death.
Donna leaves behind her loving mother and two beloved sons, Austin and Cole. She is also survived by loving family members: brother Patrick Walsh and wife Lauren of Trumbull, CT; their sons Liam and Colin; brother Brian Walsh and wife Kerry of Stamford; their children Sean, Kaley and Troy; brother Kevin Walsh and wife Marie of Stamford; their children Jack, Dennis and Garrett; sister Janet Walsh of Temecula, CA; her sons John and Scott; and three cousins who were raised in the Walsh family as siblings—Rose (McConnell) and husband Tom Vaccaro of Milford, CT; their sons James and Michael; Ellen (McConnell) and Ronnie Lupinacci of Stamford; their children Nicholas and Theresa; and Kathleen McConnell of Stamford.
Donna cherished her sons, nieces and nephews, mother, siblings, cousins, and friends. Her family will miss her terribly.
Donna will be remembered for her porcelain skin, gorgeous red hair, and charming smile. She was always full of life, with a quick wit, ready laugh and heart of gold.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home at 2900 Summer Street, Stamford, on Monday, June 18, 4:00–8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 19, at St. Cecilia Church, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford. Interment will be private. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com
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