It is with complete sadness that the family of the late Donna Louise Burton (Croucher), formally of La Scie, NL, announces her peaceful passing at the Lionel Kelland Hospice in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the age of 81 years.

Left to mourn with a lifetime of loving memories are her children, Rick Burton (Carolyn Ryan), Cindy Small (Lindsay), and Gina Croft (Jamie); and her precious grandchildren, Katie Burton (Jay Ryan), Lexie & Ryan Small, and Alex & Maci Croft. She also leaves to mourn her siblings, Richard Croucher, Frances Croucher, Sheila Freitag, Abbie Harding and Velma Stanley; siblings-in-law, Harry Harding, Betty Byrne, Audrey Burton, Melvin Burton (Rita), Jeanette Burton (Ross) and Karl Burton; as well as, many nieces, nephews, and friends

Donna is predeceased by her parents, Sidney and Clementine Croucher; her husband of 58 years, Clayton Burton; her siblings, Marion Thoms, Marie Rideout, Mackenzie 'Mack' Croucher, and Duke Croucher; parents-in-law, Roland and Marie Burton; and sibling-in-law, Roy Burton.

Donna had a very gentle and mild personality. She enjoyed her time relaxing at home when she no longer worked. During her later years, she loved visiting with family, watching the world news, politics and sports, especially curling, hockey and the Blue Jays. She also loved making and decorating shortbread cookies whenever her grandchildren came to visit. That was one highlight of their time together. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

Donna had a tremendous desire to enjoy life as long as she could after her cancer diagnosis. She faced each day with determination and never complained. She was courageous and strong in her fight until the bitter end.

Heartfelt thanks to the Continuing Care nurses from Grand Falls-Windsor, NL and Baie Verte, NL for their ongoing dedication and care over the past 8 months. A special thank you to the staff of the Lionel Kelland Hospice who also compassionately cared for mom in her last days.

In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place.

A private family Celebration of Life Service will take place at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.

As expressions of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the United Church Memorial Fund or United Church Cemetery Fund, La Scie, NL.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL