Madonna "Donna" Anton

Madonna "Donna" Anton was born in a simple country home near Morley, Michigan, on September 17, 1934 to William and Flossie Browers. She was predeceased by her husband, Nickolas, her parents and 20 siblings. She is survived by her soul-mate brother, Earl Douglas and his wife, Ruth, of Coloma, Michigan, her sister-in-law, Virginia Mansfield of Flint, Michigan, and her dear friend of many years, Dale J. Martin and his family. She is also survived by countless nieces, nephews and many “greats.” They are scattered all over the U.S. and Canada. Some are very close and have been “caring angels” and very dear and special to Donna. They know who they are, the place they held in her heart and they will live with the wonderful memory of time spent together. Donna was a graduate in the class of ‘52 from Howard City High School and kept in constant contact with her classmates, planning and organizing events for many years. All her classmates were dear friends and they had a close affection for one another. She later took classes at Lansing Community College and Michigan State University and was a loyal Spartan fan. Donna and Nick moved into Williamstown Township in 1964 and to the City of Williamston in 1999. Her Pine Meadow neighbors were an important and treasured part of her daily life. She served as the Condo Association Secretary of ten years. She tried to truly live her life by the Golden Rule, kindness and generosity being her goal for all she met. Hers was a life of giving. She was a leader, an energetic worker, demonstrating cheerfulness and a positive outlook. She was a member of the Williamston Area Senior Center, a founder of the WSF/ Senior Benefit Fund, The Williamston Schools Foundation, a lifetime member of the Williamston Depot Museum and the Michigan Historical Museum, and The Ladies Auxiliary, Post 1137 of the VFW. Donna worked her entire life, starting as a babysitter at age 10, and retiring nearly 50 years later as a Court Reporter in the United States District Court in Detroit. She applied the same work ethic and loyalty to her career choices as she did to her personal life. She maintained contacts with her work friends over her lifetime. She was often seen snapping pictures and many of those pictures will be kept as treasures by the recipients. This was a hobby she loved to share. Donna loved to travel and to spend time with her family members. She made several trips to Alaska and Ireland and the very special trip every fall to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Donna’s smile will be missed at the Senior Center, but her final words would be “Always be kind to one another.” Visitation will be held Friday February 12, 2016 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Gorsline Runciman Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle St. The funeral will be held Saturday February 13, at 11am at Williamston United Methodist Church, 211 Putnam, with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Williamston Senior Benefit Fund, c/o Williamston Senior Center, 201 School St., Williamston, MI 48895.