Donna Jean Burns
FAIRFIELD – Donna Jean Burns, 49, of Fairfield passed away on February 13, 2023. Donna passed away peacefully in the arms of her mom and surrounded by many of her loving family. Heaven surely gained another angel.
Donna is the daughter of Betty L. Burns. Born on July 27, 1973, in North Anson and graduated from Cony High School in 1992.
Donna was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease in her early 20’s, but that never stopped her from living and loving. Donna loved being able to participate in Special Olympics where she received numerous medals that she was proud of. She loved playing bingo, shopping, lawn sales and doing color art with her mother and she looked forward to family gatherings.
But what gave her the most joy in life was being with her mom. They used to say “we are a package deal”. There was never any doubt how much Betty loved her Donna and no doubt that Donna knew that and loved her back as much. She was the love of Betty’s life. There are no words to describe the bond that they shared.
Donna loved her entire family. She would be asked if she had a favorite, her response would be, “I love them all”!, and she did. She was never shy in telling us how much she loved us. We would tell her how spoiled she was. Donna would chuckle and say, “Yes I am, isn’t that right mom?”
Donna was predeceased by her grandparents Doris and Joe Ayotte, Aunt Eva Tibbetts and Uncle Pat Ayotte.
Besides her mother Betty, Donna is survived by many aunts and uncles: Edward and Jeannette Ayotte, Chad Ayotte, Pierre and Linda Ayotte, Maddy and Bill Pierce, Joanne Ayotte, Mae and Todd Dickey, Clarence and Marianne Ayotte, Tony and Stacey Ayotte and many loving cousins.
Our family would like to send our thanks, love and gratitude to the staff at Klearview Manor for the wonderful care they gave Donna during her time there.
Celebration of life will be Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Christ Community Fellowship Church on Maple Street in Madison. Visiting from 10:30 – 11 a.m. The service will begin at 11:00 followed by refreshments.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Klearview Manor, 149 Skowhegan Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937 in Donna’s memory.
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