June 2, 1949 – April 8, 2010
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Anne Martin on April 8, 2010. Survived by her husband of 37 years, Ken Stepushyn, her children Nicholas Stepushyn(Devon), Megan Misovic (Jason), and Jessica Stepushyn, her mother, Eleanor Martin, her brother Alec Martin (Patricia), sister-in-law, Christine McNaughton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Alex Martin and her brother Tom Martin. Donna was born in Teulon, Manitoba and grew up in Inwood, Manitoba. She completed a degree in Home Economics at the University of Manitoba and started her career as a home economist in rural Manitoba. She traveled as a volunteer to St. Lucia and India as a young woman. She married Ken in 1973 and enjoyed travels in Monserat and Barbados. Donna and Ken raised three children before moving to Victoria in 1991. Donna found a career that she loved working as a medical office assistant for several doctors in Victoria. Donna had a love for quilting, and made many lovely wall-hangings and quilts to grace her family’s walls for years to come.
Vigil and prayers will held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 4040 Nelthorpe Rd, Victoria, BC on Wednesday, April 14th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5, Saint Vincent de Paul, Development and Peace or a charity of your choice.
17 Responses
Dear Ken and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Please extend our sincere wishes to Eleanor and Alex and Pat and family.
Ken and family
We are very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. This is surely a very difficult time for all of you. As you draw from each other’s strengths as well as the strength of friends and associates may you find courage, hope and peace to meet each new tomorrow.
Our thought and prayers and with you and the family.
Howard and Faye Hilstrom
I’m so sorry to hear of Donna’s death. I have so many wonderful memories of our time growing up together. We made paper dolls from the Eaton’s catalogue and eventually moved on to double dates! Please extend my sympathy to Eleanor and Alex also.
I am formerly with Agr. Canada/C.F.I.A.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family in the loss of your dear wife.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult fime.
Ken and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Anne Berg
Kne, Nicholas, Megan, Jessica & Auntie Eleanor
I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I have many early memories of those trips my Uncle Alex would make once a year to Regina so the cousins could get to know each other. We always had a lot of laughs & good times during those visits and I will miss her.
My heart goes out to all of you and I hope all the good memories help get you through this very difficult time.
Norma
Ken and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of Donna’s passing. We first met Donna when she came to work for us for a three month period. She was so easy to work with and she had a love and compassion for our patients. They loved her too.
Kindness radiated from Donna. She was so proud of you all and spoke so highly of your accomplishments. She has touched all of
us and it has been a pleasure to know her.
May your memories bring you joy in your time of sorrow.
Dr Byron and Viola Heal