Donna (Kirby) Bidwell

Donna (Kirby) Bidwell, 70 of Worcester passed away Sunday, October 7^th, 2018, with her beloved son by her side in Coral Springs, Florida. 

Donna was born in Worcester, one of four daughters of John Paul and Lillian J. (Zukowski) Kirby.  She graduated from St Stephen’s High School and worked most of her life serving people as a waitress.   For many years, Donna was a fixture alongside Gus Giordano, at Maxwell Silverman’s as a waitress and later Manager and banquet supervisor before retiring.   Donna then accepted a position with the Home Depot in Auburn, raising in the ranks to become Front end Manager.  She lived in Worcester, moved to Florida for over 20 years before returning to Worcester. 

Donna is survived by her son, John Davini and his wife Bandi of Coral Springs, Florida; a granddaughter; her sister and best friend, Pamela Dumas and her husband Robert, Jean Giles and her husband Francis “Buddy” all of Shrewsbury, and Carole Thomas of Lebanon, Ohio; two special neighbors who watched over her, Ben and Betty Parker; nieces, nephews and extended family members.  A sister Paula McCabe and her husband Zack pre-deceased her. 

Donna was a wonderful, kind person who dedicated her life to taking care of people.  She had an exceptional personality the became infectious to everyone she met.  A kind soul that would do anything to help anyone.   Her personality brought her many friends who became her friend as soon as you met her.   She will be greatly missed.

Friends and relatives are invited to a period of calling hours, Monday, October 15^th, 2018 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St.  A prayer service will be held at 11:00 am.   Burial will follow alongside her family in St John Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168