Passed away peacefully at Thornton View Long Term Care in Oshawa on July 28, 2024, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Ted Mendyk. Loving mother of Kathy Abbott (Bill), Steve Mendyk (Victoria) and Peter Mendyk. Remembered with love by her grandchildren Brian Abbott (Lisa), Lisa Abbott, Mark Abbott (Amanda), Michelle Hoeg (Mike), Kyle Mendyk (Taylor), Allicia Mendyk, and two great grandchildren Jayden Abbott and Brooks Hoeg. Predeceased by her parents Alice and James Birchard, and her sister Pat Potter. Survived by her brother Ted Birchard. Donna graduated from Peterborough Civic Hospital nursing program and loved being a nurse. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, good neighbour and passionately loved her dog Snoopy. The family would like to thank Thornton View for their loving care during her stay there the last few years.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, on Friday August 9, 2024, with Visitation from 3:00 pm until time of service in the chapel at 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.

Online condolence and tributes may be placed at www.courticefuneralchapel.com