Donna Marie O’Brien
October 7, 1965 ~ June 9, 2025
Born in: Taunton, MA
Resided in: Portland, ME
Portland – Donna Marie (Hoye) O’Brien, 59, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Taunton, MA, on October 7, 1965, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Perry) Hoye.
Donna attended St. Mary’s School and Coyle and Cassidy High School. Her desire to become a nurse from a young age led her to St. Joseph’s College of Maine. Oncology and hospice nursing became her passion while living in Maine, and upon graduation in 1987, she started her nursing career at Mercy Hospital.
In the summer of 1991, she married her long-time friend, Terry O’Brien, on the campus of St. Joseph’s College of Maine. They were married for thirty-four years. During these thirty-four years, Donna carried her hospice passion for non-profit organizations around the country, ultimately returning to her favorite state, Maine.
Donna was always the life of the party, especially when spending time with the kids. She was affectionately known to everyone as “D.”
Donna leaves behind her husband, Terry; sister, Rowena and her husband, Ron Bishop of Napa, California; brother, Ernest Paul Silvia of Taunton, MA; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and countless friends who will remember Donna with a smile.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave. Portland.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Donna’s memory to Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, PO Box, 931 Bangor 04402, or online at: www.give.northernlighthealth.org/campaign/651218/donate
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Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, June 14, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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We are saddened by your loss Terry.
Jesus’ words to Martha in his mourning according to John, “ I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though they die, will live, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”
We send our sympathies to you, Terry.
I knew Donna as one who cared deeply that no one be in want, always ready to help and to provide for those in need. Her passion for Hospice care and the years dedicated to this ministry speak loudly of
her concern for others. Fittingly, she received this same care in her own recent personal need. We can hear her being welcomed by the Lord with these words: Donna, as long as you cared for the least of my brethren, you cared. for Me. Thank you for your example, Donna!
Terry,
Monica and I send our love and prayers. May the memories and love that you shared with Donna bring you comfort during this difficult time. We will keep you and Donna and your family in our prayers. Sending our love and support. 🙏
-Mike
My sincere condolences to you and the family. May fond memories, our prayers and God’s love help fill the void Donna leaves behind. Know that is not goodbye, but rather I’ll see you again in our Father’s house when he calls us all home has often brought me comfort, and I hope it does for you.
I’ll be happy to support Northern Home Light Care & Hospice in Donna’s memory.
May God bless you
Rachel