Peacefully with her family at her side at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, July 7, 2011 of Lucan in her 81st year. Beloved wife of James (Jim) Freeman for 61 years. Dear mother of Jerry and Sharon Freeman of Astorville, Ken Latta, Ken Freeman and Rick and Wilma Freeman all of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Tim and Lorraine and Angie and Dave; and Molly and Ellen. Loving great-grandmother of Eloise, Isabel and Donnelly. Predeceased by her daughter Janis Latta (2007), sisters Elaine Aitkins and Dallas Harvey and brothers Bill and Jack Young.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 10th at 11:00 AM with The Rev’d Andreas Thiel officiating.
Donations to OSPCA (Humane Society) or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Scott Delorme
Jim,
Sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. From the days of going on the egg route with my Grandpa and stopping by your house, to seeing Donna at church, I remember her to always be cheerful and happy. My thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May she enjoy eternal rest and peace.
Pete & Jackie Martens
Jim & family:
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of Donna.
She will be sorely missed by the community.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Albert & Lyne Cox
To Jerry and Sharon Freeman, Jim, Family and Friends
We’re both saddened to hear on the passing of your dear wife and very special mother, etc.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
jackie Arnold
Dear Jim and Family
Sorry to hear about the loss of Donna. She was a wonderful lady who always spoke kind words. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.. She will be sadly missed by all of us..
Gord and Brenda Moon
Dear Jim ,Ken. Rick, Jerry and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She will always be remembered for her dedication to Lucan Minor Hockey and contributions to this community.It was always nice to have a pleasant conversation when meeting her uptown. Our thoughts are with each of you.
Janice Dobinson
Dear Jim
Rick, Wilma & family
I will never forget the many years as a kid seeing you up at the arena. Many countless hours volunteered to benefit the Lucan Hockey Community. Donna was a well loved lady! My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Janice
Audrey Andersen
Dear Jim and Family – My sincere sympathy in the loss of Donna. Knowing both of you for many years, but out of touch since we left Lucan, means I am now bringing to mind many memories and we always hoped to see someone we knew when passing through Lucan. We did see you a couple of times and I remember we did stop to talk once. Your family will keep precious memories alive.
Larry & Sharon Gibson
Angie so sorry to hear of your grandmas passing she wasa wonderful lady who enjoyed life to the fullest our thoughts are with all of you
BOB AND HELEN PATTERSON
TO JIM AND FAMILY: SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DONNAS PASSING. YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
RoseAnne DeBenedictis
Wilma, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Bruce and Cathy Cornish
Dear Jim and Family, Ken Latta and Family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Donna, She will always be remembered, We often talk about how Donna had a big heart and that she was a great cook.
Our hearts go out to the Families at this sad time.
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Marty Van Praet
Marty & Karen Van Praet Thinking of you. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Liz (Elizabeth) Hodgins & Alan Gates
Jim & Family, Ken L. & Familty.
Our deepest condolences in the lose of Donna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Linda Maslen
Jim and family.I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing.I will miss her smiling face when she came in the store to get groceries.
David & Susan Latta,
Jim & family, Ken L. and family
We are saddened for you all on the loss of Donna, but trust you will treasure the memories you have and in that, she lives on. Regrettably we are not home, so have been unable to attend in person, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue & Dave McCullough
Dear Jim, Rick, Wilma and the rest of the family,
Our very sincere sympathy is with you. Donna was a remarkable woman and will be sadly missed by so many people. All of you are in our prayers. I wish that I could be with you tomorrow.
Blessings,
Sue+
Betty Ankers
Jim My thoughts and prayers arw with you and your family as you
mourn Donna!s passing. God Bless
John and Karen Arenthals and family
Mr. Freeman and family
Our thoughts are with you. We will miss seeing Mrs . Freeman in the garden along with the gardening tips . The kids still remember the extra goodies at Halloween.
Kim Chmara
Dearest Wilma and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you. My heart is with you in this time.
SHAREN &DAVE NEWMAN
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,OF YOUR DEAR WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER . GOD BLESS
Don & Carol Brown (Ken Latta's sister)
Jim, Jerry, Ken, Rick, Ken and families,
So sorry to hear that you have lost this important women in your lives. You will all have such great memories that you’ve gathered over the years. I knew her best as Janis’ mom and met her when Janis married Ken. Donna was a proud grandma and great-grandma and will be sadly missed by all of you. Previous commitments don’t allow us to come down to Lucan but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you over these few days.
Carol.
Dear Rick, Wilma and your family
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dear Mom Donna.
A great lady and will be deeply missed!
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Sylvia Dickson
Paul Augustine
Jim, Jerry, Ken, Rick and families:
We are all saddened with the loss of Donna and, the Lucan Irish and, the SOJHL will not be the same without her. Hockey has lost a great friend. I give you my condolences.
Les and Carol Greenlee
Jim and family we are so sorry to hear about Donna, we will remember her always. It was wonderful to have known Donna and her daughter Janis we have so many great memories we will never forget. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy
Our Thoughts are with your Family.
Our Families go back along way
Donna and I started our first day at school together.
Donna’s Father was my Sunday School teacher,
and her Mother helped with the concerts.
She will be missed in the community.
Harry Hardy
Ron, Glenda and Family
Rick, Wilma and Family So sorry to hear the sad news, we wish we could take the pain away, keep all those good memories in your heart…………..
Don & Bonnie Froats
Jim: Our thoughts are with you & your family at this time. Treasured memories will keep Donna close to your heart.
Helen Swartz
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Gayle Riley
Jim
My thoughts are with you at this time, Donna will be greatly missed a kind and very caring woman.
John and Barb Medd
Jim,Jerry, Rick and families:
Our thoughts and prays are with you all, during this difficult time. Deepest symapthy.
Bill Reynolds & Velma Hannah
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
May God be with you and ease the burden of your loss.
Velma and Bill.
keith and Kathy McFarland
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . It was a priveledge to know Donna.
Jane & Clay McPherson
Dear Jim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I owe both you and Donna for inspring gardening and the processing of our yearly harvest. We have wonderful memories of times sitting on your back step having and orange popsicle or beer. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Wayne Hall
Jim, Jerry, Ken, Rick and Families:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Donna will be sadly missed. The hockey community has lost a great friend. I remember Donna was a familiar face at the arena volunteering for Minor Hockey and the Lucan Irish throughout the years. She was also a historian for local sports in our community. May you rest in peace.