Donna Learie COPP

STEWART, Donna Learie (nee Copp) May 2, 1931 - October 19, 2008 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Donna Stewart at 77 years young. Donna died peacefully at the Chinook Hospice in Calgary, Alberta on October 19, 2008 after a short three month fight with Esophageal Cancer. With deep regret, Donna leaves behind a loving daughter, Ann Stewart of Calgary, Alberta with whom she lived with for the last thirteen years after the passing of her husband of forty-one years, Arthur (Terry) Stewart on August 23, 1995 in Salmon Arm, BC; and a loving son Chuck (Pam) Stewart, a long-time resident of Hinton, AB. She will also be deeply missed by her much-loved grandchildren Darian (twenty-one) and Janelle (twenty-three) Stewart of Red Deer, AB and her great-granddaughter, Madisynne (daughter of Darian) who she will never get to know. She will also be fondly remembered by her remaining sister Betty (John) Swann of Toronto, ON, her nephews, Chris of Aurora, ON and Jeff (Lori) and their son Austin of Barrie, ON. Donna will be remembered lovingly by all for her strength of will, her "shoot from the hip" straight talk and her "quirky" sense of humor which she loved to unleash on unsuspecting strangers and friends alike. As a family we were proud to be with her on October 9, 2008 when she celebrated thirty-six years as a Friend of Bill W., and because of that friendship, we know she will never be gone as long as someone is guided on their journey by her voice and words. The family extends our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Krause and Dr. Chan of the Tom Baker Cancer Center and to Dr. Chris Hergott plus all of the caring people at the Chinook Hospice and Unit 47 at the Foothills Hospital. You helped ease our journey. If friends and family so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donna Stewart's name to a Food Bank of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held at the FIRST MEMORIAL Chapel at 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through firstmfs@telusplanet.net. Arrangements and Cremation in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222. firstmfs@telusplanet.net www.firstmemorialfuneral.com. Published in the Calgary Herald from 10/27/2008- 10/28/2008