On the morning of September 22, 2020, Pamela passed away after a long battle with cancer while being cared for at home by family. Pamela was 71 years old.
Pamela Shimmon Donlin was born on June 15, 1949 in Columbus, OH to Raymond and Jacqueline Shimmon and is survived by her brother, Raymond (Mac) Shimmon. Pamela was a flight attendant for American Airlines for 17 years, where she met her husband, Gerard Joseph Donlin. On January 15, 1983 Pamela and Gerard were married in New York. Together, they supported Gerard’s son, Brian, and raised their daughter Kristin.
Pamela worked part-time in retail for several years before the family moved to Europe. Pamela had a passion for traveling to new places, trying new foods, volunteering and spending time with her friends and family. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her keen sense of style and her kind heart.