Bristol: October 17, 2013 at age 57 years. Predeceased by her father Donald C. Smith in 2005. Survived by her husband Daniel T. Johnson of Bristol, children; Hatice Pitkin of Manchester, Ayse Dura of Bloomfield, Emine Dura of Canandaigua, and Jerimiah Johnson of Penfield, her mother Valerie Smith of Honeoye, 7 grandchildren; Isabel, Seth, Madison, Ayla, Leyla, Gino & Nico, siblings; Tim (Teresa) Smith of Greece, Todd (Lori) Smith of Hamlin, Shelley (Tom) Conradt of Hemlock, Kari (Dave Wolinski) Wilferth of South Bristol, Daniel Smith of Honeoye, and Dennis (Cheri) Smith of Farmington. Many many nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.
Donna worked at Constellation Brands in Canandaigua, NY for many years. She enjoyed spending time at home with her family. She fought her battle with cancer with love and support from family, friends, and the community that supported her. The staff at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Chicago gave her hope.
Friends may call on Sunday from 1-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye. Her funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8961 Main St., Rte 20A, Honeoye. Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the J. Budney Memorial Fund, 52 Norway Dr., Rochester, NY 14616. This fund supports those with small cell cancer. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
It was with much sadness I opened the paper and saw Donna’s obit. I grew up down the street from all of you on North Avenue. I lost my mom to lung cancer too. I am so very sorry. My condolences to all of you….Susan Robeson Blanchard
To Emine and Ayse my sympathies and I hope that the wonderful memories you have of time spent with your Mom will bring you comfort in the days to come. Blessings to you and your entire family. Linda Flood, your old Business Teacher
Danny,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Trading places with an angel.
My sweet sweet cousin is now celebrating being at peace and cancer free with her dad and grandma! (Probably listening to them argue and yell each other.). She is where she needs to be. No more worrying or suffering…just peace.
I will cherish her constant and all consuming positivity and sweetness. She never had a bad thing to say about anybody or anything….even after this horrible disease captured her body….it never captured her soul. She held her head up high and kept a smile of hope of her face until she took her last peaceful breath.
We are all better people for knowing her and watching her fight this the way that she did. Love you all!!
Our condolences to Donna’s family. We are so saddened at your loss. Will keep you all in our prayers.
You will be forever missed and always in my heart. You made me a better person just by knowing you. You will always be my hero for the courageous fight that you fought every single day.
Our condolences to the family of Donna. We will miss her so very much.
My heart aches for Donna’s family. Having lost my own mother to lung cancer, I feel their pain and sorrow. Donna was truly an inspiration to us all. Her hope and courage is a true testament to her undying spirt and her zest for life.