Donna M Johnson

Donna M. (Adua) Johnson, 54, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, surrounded by her loving family. Donna is survived by her loving husband of thirty-three years, Richard P. Johnson, Jr.; a son, Matthew P. Johnson of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Melissa Johnson of Shrewsbury; her parents, Richard and Beverly (Capalbo) Adua of Worcester; a brother, Richard Adua and his wife Deb of Madison, CT and their children, Will, Sally, Rachel and Jon; her father in law, Richard Johnson, Sr. and his companion Toni Oster of Worcester; her sister in law, Paula Collins and her fiancé Dan O'Leary of Worcester and their children, Courtney, Casey and Chelsea. She was pre-deceased by her mother in law, Janet Johnson and by her brother in law, Tommy Collins; she also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins. Donna was born in Worcester and graduated from Worcester North High School. She lived many years in Worcester, before moving to Shrewsbury in 1992. Donna worked for Worcester County Air Freight for over twenty years in their accounts receivable department. She enjoyed the beach, reading, cooking and precious times with her family. The Johnson's would like to thank the people at UMass-Memorial Healthcare and at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence for their compassion, kindness and guidance throughout Donna's illness. A special thanks to their healthcare advocate, Kazia Reilly for her compassion, care and friendship. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 8, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday morning, March 9, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UMass-Memorial Healthcare, Ambulatory Care Center, in care of The Foundation, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 or to the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in care VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608