Donna Penna
Posted Dec 27, 2024 | 4:28 PM by CookSFC
Donna Penna
September 18, 1943 ~ December 25, 2024
Donna Gail Penna, loving wife of George Penna, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, after a lengthy battle with several health issues. Donna was born and raised in Stoney Beach, SK area and as a young lady, worked at a roadside diner between Moose Jaw and Regina. It was here that she met the man who she would spend the next 62 years with, George Penna, who at the time was a truck driver for Wagner Transport. They were married in 1962 and spent the majority of their lives residing at Mankota, SK. Donna worked at several different jobs including clerk at the Co-op store, was a relief school bus driver for George, was the village librarian and for 21 years was a post master for Canada Post in Mankota. She also served on the Mankota Arts Council for several years. Later in life she enjoyed such hobbies as painting and tending to her flowers and plants. She was also a very loving mother and grandmother who cherished the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with George, her husband of 62 years, Donna is survived by her son, Jody (Pearl); daughter-in-law, Laurie; grandchildren, Tyler (Jenna) and Krista; great-grandchildren, Trinity, Maverick, William and Jeromia; brothers, Bob (Jean), Gerald (Harriet) and Jim (Joan); her best friend in the world, Woodrow (her little fur baby) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving son, Bradley; grandson, Dylan; mother, Grace Mortimer; brother, Richard Mortimer and sister, Pat Olnik. A service in honour of Donna wil be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or to the SPCA. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Reflections Reception Facility, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone 403-527-6455
- Date : 2024-12-25
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta