Donna Elizabeth McClatchey (née Augustine), a resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on December 29, 2024, at the age of 90.
Born in Leamington, Donna was the daughter of the late James and Alma Augustine (née Bruner). She is now reunited with her loving husband Larry and her beloved daughter Teresa (Mark).
Loving mother to Roger (Fran) and Robert. Adored grandmother to Kristy (Michael) and Robert. Cherished great-grandmother to Brayden, Riley, Malcolm, and Sydney.
Donna was a very active member of her community, volunteering with many organizations, including the Ruf n Redi Campers Club and The Girl Guides of Canada.
She was also an active member of the Chatham Baptist Church. Known for her love of gardening, artistry, and crafting, Donna left a legacy of creativity and generosity in her community.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 am, with interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Donna to the Girl Guides of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at
www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
