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- November 9, 2011
Donna Jeanne Wade
Niagara Gazette
TOWN OF NIAGARA — Donna Jeanne (Boyd) Wade, 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on June 2, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Shaffer) Boyd, Sr.
Mrs. Wade attended schools in both Pennsylvania and Niagara Falls, NY. Donna graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 6, 1953, she married Robert E. Wade, Sr. in Niagara Falls, NY. For twenty years, Mrs. Wade worked as a secretary for Airco Carbon Corporation, until her retirement in the early 1990's. Donna was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, NY. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling and paint by number. Above all, Mrs. Wade loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her beloved husband of 58 years, Mrs. Wade is survived by four children, Joyce E. (Tony) Rotella of Rochester, NY, Rick (Jan) Wade of the Town of Niagara, NY, Theresa A. Wade of the Town of Niagara, NY and Robert E. (Karen) Wade, Jr. of Lewiston, NY; eight grandchildren, Maryjoyce (Tom DiPaola) Rotella of Pennsylvania, Virgil Rotella of Rochester, NY, Sarah Bowen of the Town of Niagara, NY, Glen Bowen of the Town of Niagara, NY, Donna Bowen of the Town of Niagara, NY, Jason R. Wade of Niagara Falls, NY, Amber Wade of Lewiston, NY and Alexis Wade of Lewiston, NY; and one great-granddaughter, Jordynn Wade. Donna is also survived by one sister, Joanne (Bob) Johnson of Niagara Falls, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters, John (Jerry of Grand Island, NY) Boyd, Jr., Rosemary (late Paul) Schul, Sandra (Bruno of Grand Island, NY) Moretti and David Boyd.
The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday, November 12th from 3-7 PM in the Chapel of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Wednesday, November 16th at 11:00 AM in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial will follow in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.
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1933 - 2011 (78 years)