Donna passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by her side at the Victoria General Hospital on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Born on July 3, 1956 in Cornwall, Ontario, Donna is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Mike; her sons Scott of Victoria, BC and Mark of Red Deer, Alberta and her brother, Richard Dyck of Cornwall. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Olive Dyck of Cornwall. Donna will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by her family and many friends across Canada and around the world. A Special thanks to Nurse Troy of the neurology department.
In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated in Donna’s memory to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, http://www.heartandstroke.bc.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Steve Cormier
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Steve And Barb Brinklow Mike ,we just heard the news.So sorry ..Remembering good days in Trenton with you and Donna…Barb still laughs when thinking of Donna breaking her water on Simm’s kitchen….thoughts and prayers for you and family…
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Cosmo Try to remain strong through your grief Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don and Robin
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Kay Miller I guess this makes it real. *Gets big tissue out, passes one to Donna and takes one for self..*.
Your getting up before dawn, saying hi on Chat, playing MH, showering, off to work, home for lunch/MH, home/MH, off to gym/walk with Sarah, dinner time routine is entrenched in my mind.I know about your deep and enduring love for Mike, Scott, Mark and Sarah, about your garden, your schoolgirl delight in wedding dress hunting with Sarah, about the health ups, downs and fears.
I know about your practical generosity to all who were your friends in Mousehunt; your love of tourneys, your crazy love of FW, your wish to guide, encourage and support people new to the game. You were the first person to fill my Christmas stocking. Sarah and I have a plan to level you up to Grand Duchess and we will have great fun doing that. We will expect your extra special help OK as we know you will surely be one of those special MH guardian angels I am often writing to.
Your last chats to us were:
10:33 Donna Hamell
Hi everyone !!!…I am home !!..surgery went well..just recouping now
10:33 Donna Hamell
actually no pain at all…a bit of discomfort..a bit light headed..hubby has gone to get my meds and some ginger ale..So you can imagine we are all in shock that you are no longer in this world. Stay close and stay in touch. Love you most kind funny loving generous friend.
MWAH!!!
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Denis and Barb So sorry Mike, thinking of you at this sad time, Hugs to you and your boys!
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Jim Allan Donna has been a very special friend to me for a number of years now and I will miss our weekly phone calls and her great sense of humour.
No one will ever take your place
I can always promise you this
It’s hard to find someone like you
So know you’ll always be missedMy thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P. my friend!
Jim
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Jim & Pam Mike,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Cannot imagine the pain and sorrow..Our thoughts are with you..
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Bill & Bonnie Mike, although we didn’t know Donna personally, through you, we feel we knew her well. The way you spoke of her showed how much she was loved and how loving she was. You, your children and her family were blessed with her time here. You will all be reunited one day….keep faith and loving memories in your heart.
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Philip @ Samantha Biggins Somtimes life unfolds in ways we can’t understand. One thing we do understand is that Donna was a wonderful Mother, friend and wife. By honoring and cherishing her memory will ensure she lives in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and Family. Sincerely, Philip & Samantha Biggins
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Douglas Dow So sorry to hear of your loss Mike!!! My thoughts are with you sir.
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Dave and Martha Polay We have no idea what you must be going through Mike but my thoughts are with you consistently bud, in fact the whole Links Community was shocked and saddened when they heard what happened. Although I never met Donna face to face, I spoke with her several times over the years during one of our several golf games, and she seemed awesome, just like here old man….. so hang in there bud, were only a click or call away
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jerry peter I wish I could gather the right words to make your pain less and offer you some comfort. You are always in my thoughts.
Jerry and Carson
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Valerie Cownden I worked with Donna for the last seven years and can’t begin to fathom she won’t be at her desk any more. She was always so cheerful, with a sense of humour that will be so missed. I know our customers will miss her a lot too. They always knew they could count on Donna to help them. I can’t imagine she won’t be here to brighten my day. I am so sorry for your sudden and terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Valerie
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Bruce and Sandy Campbell Sandy and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and players go out to you Mike and your family.
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Guy and Cheryl Mike we are still in shock. We are so sorry for your loss, Donna was a wonderfull lady and good friend. She will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons. God bless, Love Guy and Cheryl
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Sarah Lee You were like a mother to me and you were my dearest friend. I loved the time we shared together; mousehunting, going for walks and especially our talks. I am so thankful that you were apart of my life and I promise you I will take care of your son Scott. You will be forever missed. I love you so much my dearest friend Donna.
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Ryan Hamilton You will be loved, missed and remembered by your family and friends now and forever. Keep looking over us from above. Well see you at the crossroads.
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shada All my love, thoughts and prayers. <3
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Sharon Robertson Mike, Scott and Mark – I just cannot imagine the pain you guys are going through – I have known Donna for a very long time and was blown away when I went to put a message on her facebook this morning. Donna and you guys will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Words cannot express how I feel right now – disbelief is a good word – shock is another. Take care guys.
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Darren and Darlene Pengelly Death leaves a heartache no one can heal ,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help you tomorrow.Donna is always in our hearts and will always be lovingly remembered.
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Melissa Kenealy I met Donna through a mutual love (and at times addiction) to a game on Facebook called MouseHunt. I am an admin of one of the MouseHunt groups Donna was a part of and it was a pleasure having her as my friend and fellow Sister Diva.
Donna always had a kind word to say and her sense of humour was just like mine…. slightly on the weird side as we both thought the petty things in life were amusing. She always encouraged other members in their pursuit of virtual mice and her kind spirit, generosity and humour will be greatly missed by everyone not just in the Sisterhood of the Dragon Divas, but by the MouseHunt community as a whole.
My deepest condolences to her husband Mike, her boys Scott & Mark, the rest of her family and her close friends.
She was one heck of a lady.
Regards
Melissa Kenealy
Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
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Terry Smalley Rest in peace Donna. Prayers of peace for your family.
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Lee Penrod I’m so sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))
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Ted and Sandy Mutch So very sorry for your lose, always thinking of you, Donna will be sadly missed by all, she was a great lady
Hi Mike my old friend i am so sorry for your loss it was a great honor to know you and Donna who took me under there wing and had a few laughs in our younger days GOD BLESS YOU ALL Steve Cormier