Donna Trask Hurd age 72 of Marblehead, passed away on Sunday January 8, 2023 in her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Hurd with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.
Born in Quincy MA, Donna was the daughter of the late Paul, and Camille (Hopkins) Trask.
She was the devoted mother of Joshua Hurd (Fatima Hurd), Elizabeth Harris (Maurice Harris), and Caitlin Hurd (Kyle Sosebee); the cherished grandmother of Chloe, Ashley, William, Zaida, Arrisa, and Raymond; and the dear sister of Richard Trask (Janet Trask). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Donna grew up in Quincy, graduated from North Quincy High School with the class of 1968. She raised her family in Marblehead MA. She started her career as a medical surgical nurse at Mass General, moved on to be a Director of Nursing at various nursing homes, and most recently worked as a Public Policy Research Manager at ABT Associates.
She volunteered for many years for the Greater Lynn Foster Care Review board as a Community Advocate. She enjoyed Weaving and Fiber Arts, Road Trips, Camping, and Cape Cod most of all. She was a fierce advocate for her family and cherished the time she spent with family and friends.
Services will be held at Clifton Lutheran Church, 150 Humphrey St, Marblehead, MA on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to MGH Cancer Center. Please note in memoriam of Donna Hurd. https://www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/about/support-us. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com for the Hurd family.
