HUNTER, Canon Donna Claire (nee Dawson) - (1931 - 2018) - It is with great sadness that we announce Donna Hunter passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018 in Toronto at the age of 87.
Donna was born in Stratford, the daughter of the late Denver Dawson and the late Myrl Smith.
She married the love of her life Fred on August 12, 1950 and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage together, dancing the light fantastic wherever and whenever possible, until Fred’s passing in 2014.
Donna leaves behind her loving children Karen, Stephen (Victoria), Michael, and Susanne (Daniel Johnson); her beloved grandchildren Karen Johnson (Valdemar Anglin), Cheryl Johnson (Floyd Lawrence), Sarah, Zachary, Adam (Lauren), Julia, Heather and Jerome; great grandchildren Arielle, Summer and Leighton; and her cherished sisters Barbara Riley and Mardi Dawson and brother in law and sister in law Bill and Heather Hunter.
Donna’s career had many phases starting with raising four children and then returning to school to earn her Sociology degree in 1977. Her professional life started with YWCA Canada, followed by her role as Executive Director, Women's' Interchurch Council of Canada. Donna’s final position was Director of Resources for Congregations, Anglican Diocese of Toronto, first woman and first non-clergy person to hold this position, until her retirement in 1994. As well, Donna was a Board Member on the International World Day of Prayer Committee.
Donna’s family wishes to thank staff at Humber River Hospital ICU, Humber Heights Retirement Home and Bayshore private care, for their care and support of Donna.
Family and friends will be welcomed at the Ward Funeral Homes Weston Chapel (2035 Weston Rd, Toronto) on Thursday, September 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
A celebration of her life will take place at St. Philip’s Anglican Church (31 St. Phillips Road, Etobicoke) on Friday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (https://pwrdf.org), Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (https://wicc.org), or a charity of your choice.
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