Donna Meredith

Obituary of Donna Meredith

Meredith, Donna Joyce (Smith) R.N.


It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye for now to Donna.  She entered into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on February 10th, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida.  Donna was the youngest of 10 children, born to Stanley and Margaret Smith 84 years ago on a farm near Wallaceburg.

 Beloved best friend and wife of D. Keith Meredith for 63 years.  Donna was predeceased by infant daughter Deborah Ann (1955).  Proud Mother of Brent Meredith (Belle River, ON) and Denise Jennings and her husband, Dwayne (Waterloo, ON).  Much loved Grandma of Mitchell Jennings, Iain Jennings (deceased 2013) and Morgan Meredith.  


Kind Aunt to Jeannette VanKerkhoven as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.    


Donna attended nurses training at Public General Hospital (Chatham), graduating as the youngest member of her class in 1953.  Donna moved many times due to husband’s work.  She last worked with Dr. Berkley’s Clinic in Windsor, Ontario.  Since 1985, Donna lived in Michigan (Spring Lake and Fort Gratiot).   
Donna enjoyed playing the piano and excelling at oil painting classes in Sarnia. She held a deep appreciation for nature and pets. Donna will be remembered for her warm personality and mischievous sense of humour.   Donna’s courageous and optimistic nature was evident and inspiring as she dealt with a number of illnesses throughout her life.  


The family will receive friends at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Friday, February 23, 2018. The Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, February 24th at 11:00 am, officiated by Pastor Dan Bakay of First Baptist Church, Port Huron, Michigan. Private interment will occur at a later date at the Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.    

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna's memory may be made to Hope Hospice or to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. 


McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
519 351 2040

Friday
23
February

Visitation

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, February 23, 2018
McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Friday
23
February

Visitation

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, February 23, 2018
McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Saturday
24
February

Memorial Service

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 24, 2018
McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
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