Mt. Pearl, NL, formerly of Deer Lake, NL
On Saturday April 23, 2016, our beautiful daughter, sister and friend Donna Ezekiel Lavers died after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer at St. Claire's Hospital in St. John's, NL. Born in Corner Brook to parents the late Bernard Ezekiel and Mary (Brothers) Ezekiel, Donna moved to Deer Lake where she graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School. After graduation Donna went to work for the Federal Government with Transport Canada and worked for 30 years in Deer Lake and St. John's. Donna was the youngest of eight children and was blessed with a spirit and faith that shone through in her loving, caring nature. She had many challenges in her life including being legally deaf which she faced with grace and strength; an example for all of us. Her smile brought comfort and joy to those who had the privilege to know her. During her life and in her battle with cancer, Donna was surrounded by family and many, many friends. If quality of a person's life can be measured by quality and quantity of friends that surround them then Donna lived a life that guarantees her a place with God her Father in heaven. Donna was a avid quilter and Knitter and will be missed by her fellow quilt Squad members Aunt Donna Hoskins, Jessie Neville, Debbie Down and Ellen Kendall (deceased Oct 2015). On Donna's behalf we would like to offer our sincere appreciation to Dr. Lang and her team at the Health Science Center and in the Cancer Center. The treatment and care they provided was not only professional but was done with such compassion and love that it allowed Donna to be fearless and live each day with purpose. Donna is survived by her son Joshua (Sandie Gould), St. John's, daughter Renee (Tony Tulk), Springdale, mother Mary (Brothers) Ezekiel, friend Glenn MacKey, St. John's, brothers Wayne (Donna), Antigonish, NS, John, Deer Lake, Bernard (Paula), Halifax, NS, Dennis (Donna Hussey), St. John's, sisters Anita Gow (Allan), Osoyoos, BC, Cathy Reid (Andy), many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her father Bernard, and brother Barry. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Canadian Cancer Society. The family will be receiving family and friends at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Common Wealth Ave, Mount Pearl, NL, on Monday, April 25th, 2016 from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at Saint Theresa's Catholic Church in Mount Pearl, on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 at 9:30 am, with Father Tony officiating. Donna will be transfered to Deer Lake, NL, for Visitation at Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main Street on Wednesday April 27th, 2016 from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and continuing on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday April 29th, 2016 at 10:30 am, at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Deer Lake with Father Gaberial officiating with burial to follow at the family plot of the church cemetery of the Indenominational Cemetery, on Wight's Road, Deer Lake, NL. To sign the guest books visit barrettsfuneralhome.com and parsonsfuneralhome.com. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Barrett's Funeral Home, Mount Pearl, and Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, Deer Lake.NL.

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