Obituary of Donna Marie Smith

Smith, Donna Marie (Nee: Leslie)Peacefully on Saturday September 17, 2011 in her 74th year, at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital after a brave and courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Smith (2000). Loving mother of Carrie (David) Schnapp, and Michael (Michelle). Cherished nana of Michael and Courtney. Donna is survived by her sister Betty McNally(Ken), sisters in law Nancy, Janet, and brother in law Tom, she will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews, and special friends Robin and Mau, and "The Lovely's". Donna was a nurse who graduated from The Mack Training School for Nurses at the St. Catharines General Hospital in 1959, where she developed life long friendships, as well as she was an avid curler at the St. Catharines Golf and Country club for over 30 years, where she developed great friendships and lasting memories. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of 2 West at the Hotel Dieu Shaver for their care of our mom. A special thank you to Dr. Rose and Dr. Giesbrecht. George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines have been entrusted with the Funeral Arrangements for Mrs. Smith. In keeping with her wishes cremation will take place and the family will receive friends on Tuesday Sept 27, from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be Wednesday Sept 28, at 11a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.