Patricia Donner

Patricia Donner, beloved wife, mother and grandmother; passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 85.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles; sister, Catherine (John) Bovenzi; sister-in-law Joan (Tony) Alberti; sons and daughters, Michael (Ann) Donner, Ellen (Lynn) Severcool, Janet (Joan Taylor) Donner, Peter (Tracy) Donner, Laura Frederick, Karen (David) Tehan, and Steven (Nancy) Donner. She was also a cherished grandmother to Jack (Julia Coccia) Lukash; Julie (John) Wiant; Patrick, Maire and Rachel Tehan; William, Luke, Sam and Charlie Frederick; and Casper and Eloise Donner; and several nieces and nephews. Patricia was also a proud great-grandmother to Jaylen Coccia.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Virginia Marsh; brother Bob and sister-in-law Maura Marsh; sister Betty and brother-in-law Jim Pierce; sister Carol and brother-in-law Bill Mayer.

Patricia is a proud alumna of Nazareth Academy, class of 1956, and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1959. She worked at St. Ann's Home and other nursing homes during her career. Patricia was also an active volunteer and leader with community groups, including the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Council, Literacy Volunteer, Adult Education, Leader of Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. She enjoyed traveling, vacations at Wolfe Island, reading, doing crosswords and most of all spending time with her family.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Rita's Church (1008 Maple Drive, Webster) on Wednesday, Feb 21st at 10:30AM.

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Those wishing may contribute to Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester (150 French Road, Rochester) or Nazareth Elementary School (311 Flower City Park, Rochester).

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