Donald "Donny" Edwin Stanley

Donald “Donny” Stanley age 59, of Portland, Maine, passed away on August 20th, 2025 after a brief illness, at Maine Medical Center, with his brother David by his side. Born on April 10th, 1966, Donny attended Deering High School Class of 1984 and worked at PepsiCo. In August 1992, he was involved in a motorcycle accident that brought significant challenges, but he faced them with resilience and positivity. His mother cared for him at home tirelessly for 22 years until he went to reside at Seaside healthcare in Portland in 2014.

He cherished spending time with his sister Donna and his brother Jimmy, who were devoted caregivers alongside his mother, Eleanor. Donny also loved riding motorcycles with his dad, brothers, and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Later in life, he developed a passion for country music and maintained his sense of humor right up until the day of his passing.

Donny was the youngest of nine children and was preceded in death by his father, Ralph J. Stanley, his brothers James Buzzell and William “Billy” Stanley, and his sister Kathleen “Kathy” Leary.

He is survived by his loving mother, Eleanor Stanley, his siblings Judith Weeks, Clyde Stanley (and his wife Martha), Donna Ricci (and her husband Robert), Joyce Duval (and her husband Jerome), David Stanley (and his wife June), and sister-in-law Carol Buzzell. He is also survived by sixteen nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.

Donny and his roar will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his warmth, humor, and the love he shared with his family.

The family invites you to a time of visitation for Donny on Monday, August 25, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St, Portland, Maine 04103. A funeral services will occur Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 199 Woodford St, Portland, Maine 04103. A committal service will occur Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 380 Stroudwater St, Westbrook, ME 04092.