Donna was born in St. Anthony to Sadie and Jehu Parsons. Donna Loretta Parsons of St. Anthony passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. She leaves to mourn her loving partner Karla Loder; her daughters Emily and Hannah and their dad, Morey Hillier. She also leaves her mom Sadie and sister Joan Pynn; niece Chelsea Pynn, and nephew Jeremy Pynn and all of the Hillier family. She is predeceased by her father, Jehu Parsons. Donna's life was dedicated to her family and the brightest lights in her life were her daughters. Donna spent her work life with Labrador-Grenfell Health and leaves many loyal friends and co-workers in the dental department. She was a dedicated employee and was proud of the work she did there. Hers is a light that went out much too soon but the glow from her life will long shine bright through those who remember her. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony followed by the funeral service which took place at the St. Anthony United Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 with Rev. Dinesh officiating. Inurnment followed at the United Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.