Born in Niskayuna on August 9, 1946, Donna was the daughter of the late Edward and Beatrice (Brown) Nickel.
She was the devoted wife to the late Leonard Gordon Connor. They were married 50 years until his passing in 2016.
Donna was a nurse's aide at Sunnyview Hospital in Schenectady. For several years she also used her artistic talent decorating cakes for Hannaford in Glenville.
She was a member and communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville.
Donna greatly enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid crafter and talented painter. Donna also made many happy memories camping with her late husband and family.
Survivors include her daughter Mary Beth (Eric) Schadow, her sons Edward (Kelly) Connor and Matthew Connor, her grandchildren Nathan, Zachary and Madelynn Schadow, Alyssa (Tyler) Wood and Ashley Connor, her great-grandchildren Bryce, Carter, Julianna, and Elizabeth, her sister, Martha (John) Burns. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Donna was predeceased by her parents and husband.
Born in Niskayuna on August 9, 1946, Donna was the daughter of the late Edward and Beatrice (Brown) Nickel.
She was the devoted wife to the late Leonard Gordon Connor. They were married 50 years until his passing in 2016.
Donna was a nurse's aide at Sunnyview Hospital in Schenectady. For several years she also used her artistic talent decorating cakes for Hannaford in Glenville.
She was a member and communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville.
Donna greatly enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid crafter and talented painter. Donna also made many happy memories camping with her late husband and family.
Survivors include her daughter Mary Beth (Eric) Schadow, her sons Edward (Kelly) Connor and Matthew Connor, her grandchildren Nathan, Zachary and Madelynn Schadow, Alyssa (Tyler) Wood and Ashley Connor, her great-grandchildren Bryce, Carter, Julianna, and Elizabeth, her sister, Martha (John) Burns. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Donna was predeceased by her parents and husband.
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