Donalda Catherine (Murphy) Turgeon

Donalda was the beloved wife of the late Bernie for 49 years. Together, they shared a lifetime of memories and built a family spanning three generations.

Donalda was a proud mother to Debbie Turgeon (Peter) of North Gower, the late Donna Crawford (Jeff) of Edmonton, Linda Brunet (Peter) of Cornwall, and Lisa Herjavec (David) of Cornwall. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter of the heart, Charyl McLaughlin, and her life long best friend Debbie Fontaine.

Donalda was a wonderful Gramma to Laura (Jesse), Katie (Shawn), Emily, Lindsey (Dean), Christopher, Sydney (Kyle), Ryan (Kerri) and Jessica (Evan). She was a loving G.G. to Brennan, Rory, Jane, Cassia, Ivy, Kaiden, Lexi, Callum, Carter, Kayden, Harvey and Emmett.

Donalda was the daughter of the late John and Gladys Murphy, and sister to Joyce Cosgrove (late Sonny). She is predeceased by her brothers Bryan, Dale (Rose), Brennan (late Theresa) and Gary (Bernadette), and her sister Leona Murphy.

From 1985 to 2001, Donalda owned and operated Top Hat Dance School. Through her dedication and guidance, she provided countless children throughout Cornwall and the surrounding region, with the opportunity to discover the joy of dance and develop their talents.

Donalda always enjoyed a good cup of Tim Hortons coffee, gingersnap cookies, gardening and, above all, spending time with her family and her beloved cats, Maggie, Molly, Minnie and Keebie.

The family invites everyone to join them on Sunday November 15th from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch (613-932-8482) to celebrate the amazing life Donalda lived. Come share stories, laughs, adventures, and your favourite memory of Donalda. Funeral for Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Living Stormont County or Pantry for Paws (1565 Barton Street East Hamilton Ont. L8H 5N7), would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca.

May the road rise to meet you, and may God hold you in the palm of His hand until we meet again…