Obituary of Donna Howard

Howard, Donna Jean - a resident of Ridgetown, formerly of Merlin, passed away at home surrounded by all of her loving family on Saturday July 28, 2018 at the age of 77. Born in Chatham, daughter of the late Thomas Walter and Pearl Annie (Mills) Stover. Beloved wife of the late Edward Howard. Dear mother of Debra and husband Ron Evans of Ridgetown, Brenda Nelson and partner David Boughner of Windsor, and Linda Gresty of Chatham. Grandmother of Mike (Amy) Evans, Michelle Evans (Richard Stass), Melissa Evans (Jessica Hudson), Patricia Evans, Mark Evans, Tom (Marlena) Gresty, Jenny Gresty, and Michael Gresty. Great-Grandmother of Brandi Evans, Brandon Evans, Brooklyn Evans, Brayden Evans, Leyna Gresty, Ellie Gresty, and Connor Gresty. Sister of Evelyn Rumble (late Jack Rumble and late Bill Featherstone), Glen (Dianne) Stover, and Gary (Liz) Stover. Predeceased by siblings Mary (late Alphonse) Beuckelare, Keith Stover, Carl Stover, and Bonnie Stover. A Graveside Service will be shared at the Pardoville Union Cemetery on Saturday August 4, 2018 at 11am with the Rev. William Terris as Officiant. Cremation has taken place. Donations in memory of Donna to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, 519-674-3141