Donna passed away peacefully and quietly with her daughter, Tammy by her side.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Donna was a champion shopper. She never met a retail store she didn't like! She love to listen to 50's music and she loved to dance. She grew up and lived in Haverhill/Bradford, MA for most of her life, but also lived in Florida for several years. Though she loved FL, her declining health forced her to move back home to MA.
Donna joins her sister, Patricia Merrick, her brothers, Edward Twombly and Steve Twombly as well as her parents, Milton & Frances Twombly who all went on before her and no doubt, helped her cross over into her new amazing existence. Along with her family and many friends who all passed already, I have no doubt that their party is loud and everyone is dancing!
Our family would like to thank the dedicated, loving staff at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center, in Lawrence, MA for the amazing care they gave to Donna during the 4 years she was in their care. This incredible group of people became family and they loved Donna as if she was truly one of their own. The care they gave her was above and beyond and we're very grateful for all they did for her.
Obituary from The Eagle Tribune:
LAWRENCE — Mrs. Donna F. (Twombly) Cheney, 63, of Lawrence, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence.
She was born in Haverhill, May 23, 1947, daughter of the late Milton G. and Frances G. (Ryan) Twombly. Donna was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and attended Haverhill High School, later earning her GED.
For many years, she was employed in the local shoe industry and, in the 1980s, became a certified Nursing Assistant for the Merrimack Valley Home Healthcare. Donna was a former member of the Peoples United Methodist Church and enjoyed the beach, listening to oldies and dancing and playing cards.
Her survivors include her daughter, Tammy C. Doucette and her partner Cathy McDougall of North Reading; a brother, Milton G. Twombly and his wife Patricia D. of Haverhill; her best friend, Sandi Malenfant of Brownsmills, N.J.; her close niece, Cindy Merrick Frye; and several other nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Edward and Stephen Twombly, and Patricia Merrick.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Donna was a champion shopper. She never met a retail store she didn't like! She love to listen to 50's music and she loved to dance. She grew up and lived in Haverhill/Bradford, MA for most of her life, but also lived in Florida for several years. Though she loved FL, her declining health forced her to move back home to MA.
Donna joins her sister, Patricia Merrick, her brothers, Edward Twombly and Steve Twombly as well as her parents, Milton & Frances Twombly who all went on before her and no doubt, helped her cross over into her new amazing existence. Along with her family and many friends who all passed already, I have no doubt that their party is loud and everyone is dancing!
Our family would like to thank the dedicated, loving staff at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center, in Lawrence, MA for the amazing care they gave to Donna during the 4 years she was in their care. This incredible group of people became family and they loved Donna as if she was truly one of their own. The care they gave her was above and beyond and we're very grateful for all they did for her.
Obituary from The Eagle Tribune:
LAWRENCE — Mrs. Donna F. (Twombly) Cheney, 63, of Lawrence, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence.
She was born in Haverhill, May 23, 1947, daughter of the late Milton G. and Frances G. (Ryan) Twombly. Donna was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and attended Haverhill High School, later earning her GED.
For many years, she was employed in the local shoe industry and, in the 1980s, became a certified Nursing Assistant for the Merrimack Valley Home Healthcare. Donna was a former member of the Peoples United Methodist Church and enjoyed the beach, listening to oldies and dancing and playing cards.
Her survivors include her daughter, Tammy C. Doucette and her partner Cathy McDougall of North Reading; a brother, Milton G. Twombly and his wife Patricia D. of Haverhill; her best friend, Sandi Malenfant of Brownsmills, N.J.; her close niece, Cindy Merrick Frye; and several other nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Edward and Stephen Twombly, and Patricia Merrick.
Donna passed away peacefully and quietly with her daughter, Tammy by her side.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Donna was a champion shopper. She never met a retail store she didn't like! She love to listen to 50's music and she loved to dance. She grew up and lived in Haverhill/Bradford, MA for most of her life, but also lived in Florida for several years. Though she loved FL, her declining health forced her to move back home to MA.
Donna joins her sister, Patricia Merrick, her brothers, Edward Twombly and Steve Twombly as well as her parents, Milton & Frances Twombly who all went on before her and no doubt, helped her cross over into her new amazing existence. Along with her family and many friends who all passed already, I have no doubt that their party is loud and everyone is dancing!
Our family would like to thank the dedicated, loving staff at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center, in Lawrence, MA for the amazing care they gave to Donna during the 4 years she was in their care. This incredible group of people became family and they loved Donna as if she was truly one of their own. The care they gave her was above and beyond and we're very grateful for all they did for her.
Obituary from The Eagle Tribune:
LAWRENCE — Mrs. Donna F. (Twombly) Cheney, 63, of Lawrence, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence.
She was born in Haverhill, May 23, 1947, daughter of the late Milton G. and Frances G. (Ryan) Twombly. Donna was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and attended Haverhill High School, later earning her GED.
For many years, she was employed in the local shoe industry and, in the 1980s, became a certified Nursing Assistant for the Merrimack Valley Home Healthcare. Donna was a former member of the Peoples United Methodist Church and enjoyed the beach, listening to oldies and dancing and playing cards.
Her survivors include her daughter, Tammy C. Doucette and her partner Cathy McDougall of North Reading; a brother, Milton G. Twombly and his wife Patricia D. of Haverhill; her best friend, Sandi Malenfant of Brownsmills, N.J.; her close niece, Cindy Merrick Frye; and several other nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Edward and Stephen Twombly, and Patricia Merrick.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Donna was a champion shopper. She never met a retail store she didn't like! She love to listen to 50's music and she loved to dance. She grew up and lived in Haverhill/Bradford, MA for most of her life, but also lived in Florida for several years. Though she loved FL, her declining health forced her to move back home to MA.
Donna joins her sister, Patricia Merrick, her brothers, Edward Twombly and Steve Twombly as well as her parents, Milton & Frances Twombly who all went on before her and no doubt, helped her cross over into her new amazing existence. Along with her family and many friends who all passed already, I have no doubt that their party is loud and everyone is dancing!
Our family would like to thank the dedicated, loving staff at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center, in Lawrence, MA for the amazing care they gave to Donna during the 4 years she was in their care. This incredible group of people became family and they loved Donna as if she was truly one of their own. The care they gave her was above and beyond and we're very grateful for all they did for her.
Obituary from The Eagle Tribune:
LAWRENCE — Mrs. Donna F. (Twombly) Cheney, 63, of Lawrence, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence.
She was born in Haverhill, May 23, 1947, daughter of the late Milton G. and Frances G. (Ryan) Twombly. Donna was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and attended Haverhill High School, later earning her GED.
For many years, she was employed in the local shoe industry and, in the 1980s, became a certified Nursing Assistant for the Merrimack Valley Home Healthcare. Donna was a former member of the Peoples United Methodist Church and enjoyed the beach, listening to oldies and dancing and playing cards.
Her survivors include her daughter, Tammy C. Doucette and her partner Cathy McDougall of North Reading; a brother, Milton G. Twombly and his wife Patricia D. of Haverhill; her best friend, Sandi Malenfant of Brownsmills, N.J.; her close niece, Cindy Merrick Frye; and several other nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Edward and Stephen Twombly, and Patricia Merrick.
