Donna L. Hennessey
August 15, 1944 ~ July 29, 2015
Donna Louise Hennessey, 70, of Portland, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2015. Donna was a very loving and spontaneous woman. She loved to be around her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Her favorite pastimes were her yard sales, flea markets and helping others. Christmas was a great joy for her as she watched others open her gifts. Donna is survived by her children; Lynn, Clyde and wife Lisa, Tina, Lisa, Joseph and wife Kathy Hennessey; nine grandchildren, Natasha, Joshua, Christina, Thomas, Danielle, Donny, Tyler, Sedrick, Norman; five great grandchildren; her siblings, Margaret, Barbara, Mary, Billy, Johnny, Mark and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Louise (Dominicus) Johnston of Portland and a sister Rosie. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, August 4th from 4-6 p.m. with a memorial service following at 6 p.m. at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Donnas memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com. With heavy hearts and deep sadness, go rest in peace and know that we will always carry your memory in our hearts. We love you mom. (Martha)
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I love you Nana. It was to soon you left us. We were just with you laughing and smiling. jr was just getting to know his Gram. He looked at your picture and said “that’s Gram” it brought a smile to my face. It hurts my heart that you’re gone I know God called for another angel you just didn’t want to suffer anymore. We love and miss you and will never forget you. Rest peacefully and keep watching over us. Love you always Buddha & Marcus
– Buddha
Donna you were always like a step mother to me, I will never forget the time I took you to get your license in my new car and you crashed it lol, we had a blast together that day. i hope you RIP you are missed by many.
– Heather Harmon
Nana I miss you so much, you were unlike any other. You we’re like a second mother to me. I remeber growing up If I wasn’t with mom I was with you, going places, hanging out, and talking about anything and everything. I loved being able too talk too you because you always listened and never judged. You were an amazing woman and you taught me so much. Im having a hard time with you being gone because I wasn’t ready for you to leave me so soon, I wanted my daughters to bond with you like I did and I wanted you to see me get married but even though you won’t be here physically I know you will always be around watching by and that makes me feel a lot better. I love you nana with all my heart and my heart feels broken right now but in time it will mend but I will never forget you. Say hi to gram for me and I will see you again one day.
– Natasha Hennessey
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.keep your heads up high and look to the sky as your mom is looking down on you all.
– Robert & lindsay Diffin
God Bless you Donna. May you rest in peace. I’m thankful to have known you. You were always smiling and made me laugh. I know you will be watching over your family from the heavens. May they find peace in knowing you are their Angel. Much love and respect always and forever.
– Cheryl Hope Kaylee and Marcus
Tina, my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. I am praying for you at this time. I know it is very difficult but Our Lord will bring you through.Sincerely,Mary
– Mary Gleason
We are very sorry for your loss. There are no words to ease the pain. You are not alone during this difficult time.The Mason Family
– The Mason Family
Tina my thoughts and prayers are with you. Christina and Donny during this difficult time.May God love and bless you Tina as you grieve the loss of your Mother and Donny and Christina the loss of their grandmother.
– Sister Margaret
A mother is one who can take the place of all others but whose place no other can take…….I love an miss you deep!y MOM………
– Tina Hennessey
Sorry to hear about your loss, we send our prayers & comfort your way. May god be with the family at this time. Love & Hugs to all.
– Sue Lyons, Diane Bellows & Aunt Ginny Johns
Tina, I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy and that you and your family are in my prayers.Catherine
– Catherine Miller
We are very sorry on your loss of your mother and grandmother. She was one of a kind and we will miss how she never failed to make us laugh everytime we saw her. She will be deeply missed by all. May she always be smiling down on you all up in heaven. See you again my friend one day.
– Chan & Dee
My condolences to the family.. I may not be there in body but I’m there in spirit to your loved one you where a special women holding a special place in your children n grand children live Even thou I gave not seen you in years. I’ll never forget the first time I meet you on May street. Do many moons ago. Until they day your family See’s you again enjoy eternal life. God bless you Donna.
– Yolanda
You were a strong woman in this lifetime, rest peacefully now aunt Donna.
– Minda & family
Donna was so wonderful to me as I was growing up she was the sweetest and strong woman and she raised her children to be strong like her and as raising them as a single mother as strong loyalty and very loving Family I’m so proud of all her children specially God giving her so many blessings
– Doreen Grondin ( Bellanceau )
I have so many memories of you, But what stands out most, is the amazing mother you were to your children. A single mother with her then 4 children, raising them all on your own. You had rules, everyone knew that! And everyone had chores! NOBODY went outside until the chores where done. I can still hear your voice yelling, ” Tina, Lisa… Get in the house! I remember knocking on the door for either Tina or Lisa and you’d say, “No they can’t come right now!” So I’d just go next door and go home. You ran a tight house, it was spotless, the her kids were all well behaved, until they got older lol. I had great respect for you, even way back when before I even understood life.. I am thankful that I got to see you here and there over the years… I knew your voice ANYWHERE! You will be missed….. They definetly don’t make them like you anymore.
– Tammy Crawford