"So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. What a great woman who always put a smile on your face. R.I.P. Donna Bob and Donna Peckham"
In loving memory of
Donna Maria Marley
April 3, 1958 - March 11, 2022
Donna M. (Davis) Marley, 63, of Middletown, passed away on March 11, 2022 at
Newport Hospital, surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Newport to the
late Joseph and Juliette (Levada) Davis of Middletown R.I. She was the wife of the
late William C. Marley.
Donna worked at Tommy's Diner in her earlier years and then went on to work at
Portsmouth School Department for 25 years. She was President of local union
C94. After retiring from the School Department, she recently worked at One Stop
Building Supply.
Donna loved nothing more than to spend time with her grandchildren. She was an
avid bingo player and very passionate about her plants and gardening. She
enjoyed summers at 3rd Beach. Whether you knew Donna for a short amount of
time or a lifetime she made an impact on everyone around her. Donna had many
friends, but no bond was greater than the one with her daughter.
Donna is survived by her children, Tracey McGowan and her husband Michael
McGowan, Chris Marley and his wife Carol of Middletown, her siblings Edward
Davis and his wife Deborah, Jay Davis and his wife Lynn. She also leaves six
grandchildren, Christian, Matthew, Dawson and Brody McGowan of Middletown,
Kaitlyn Panek of Ascushnet MA and Kayla Marley of Fall River MA. One
greatgrandaughter Willow Panek. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 16, from 4-7 PM at Memorial
Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 17, at 9:30 AM at
Jesus Saviour Church in Newport.
Burial to follow in Middletown Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made
to the Three Angels Fund PO Box 4003 Middletown, RI 02842.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss. I no Donna from the Knights Of Columbus bingo. My thoughts and prayers are with her family."
"Dear Tracey and Family My sincerest condolences for your loss. Donna was a special lady. It was always nice running into her from time to time. She was full of fun and made everyone smile. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this. difficult time."
"So sorry to hear of Donna?s passing. I have so many memories from the time she worked in my classroom at Elmhurst."
"Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you all?"
"Eddie, Jay and Tracy. So very sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Have known her my whole life and always enjoyed talking with her. She will be greatly missed. God bless and may she rest in peace"
"Tracy, Joe and I are so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Losing our moms is truly the hardest loss. Cherish all your wonderful memories and they will carry you through the days ahead. Sending big hugs, Love, From the Rutledge Family"
"So sorry for your loss Tracy !! Never expected to hear this sad news !! RIP Donna?"
"Tracy & Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Cherish all those precious memories. She will be missed. R.I.P. Donna Scott,Helen Alexander & Family"
"Tracey I am so so sorry to hear of your moms passing, Many good times with the familys. My heart goes out to you and all the family. My prayers are with you sweetheart at these hard times,"
"My condolences to Tracey, Eddie and Donna?s family. May she Rest In Peace. Jacalyn Andrade-Costa ????"
"So saddened to read this. Such a vibrant soul with that infectious laugh! Rest well Donna, and know you left us smiling."
"Donna, Jimmy and I will miss you so much. When we were together it was nothing but laughs and trouble HaHa I will always treasure those memories. Words cannot express how sad and sorry I am for you Tracey and Chris and all her grandkids which she treasured so much. I?m out of town for the week and it breaks my heart not to be there to say goodbye, but I will for sure be coming to pay my respects as soon as I return. R.I.P. and I know your with Chris now Dancing. Love you "
"Tracy, Chris and family so sorry for your loss We knew your mom for so many years loved her laugh and her smile"
"Sending healing prayers, to Tracy, Eddie, Jay, and all of the family. Donna had a beautiful infectious laugh that was contagious. May God Bless and wrap his loving arms around all of you to help you heal though your incredible loss. Our deepest condolences, Katie (Muncy) Mee and family."
"Eddy and the entire family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very trying time... May Donna rest in peace "