Obituaries 9-8

Donna E. McQuade

Donna E. McQuade’s determined spirit entered this world Nov. 3, 1942 in Hamilton, Ontario. On Aug. 27, 2010, Donna left this earth and her loved ones behind and returned to the Lord’s warm embrace.

The eldest child of Truman and Mamie Grotz, she lived her early years on the banks of the Niagara River in Grand Island, N.Y., making cherished friends and nurturing her younger siblings. On June 15, 1968, Donna married her true love and best friend, Donald J. McQuade, at Saint Steven’s Catholic Church. Since 1986 she resided with her family in Destin, Fla. A loving wife and mother, a doting grandmother, and a friend to anyone with an open heart, she will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

Donna was preceded into Heaven by her parents; brother, Rick; niece, Meaghan; and   nephews, Rick and Rob. She carries on in the memory of her husband, Don; their sons, Kyle, Corey, Sean and Ryan; daughter-in-law, Amanda; brothers, Randy and Tim; and sister, Elizabeth. She received immense joy from her three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Milo and Natalie, and touched the lives of countless family and friends who were fortunate in sharing their lives with her.

A reception in Donna’s remembrance will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Hilton Sandestin Hotel for all friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association are appreciated, along with your prayers and caring memories. Condolences may be sent to the family at  ddmcquade@aol.com .