Ann Donaruma

She was predeceased by her father and mother, Joseph and Marge (Collins) Curran.

Ann was the beloved wife of Allen Donaruma and devoted mother of James of West Barnstable and Robert (BPD Sgt) and his wife Tricia of West Roxbury. She was the very special grandmother to Nolan, Nick, and Sophia Donaruma of West Roxbury; dear sister of Thomas Curran of Indianola, Washington and Cherished cousin of Elaine DeCosta of Weymouth; Sister-in-law to William and Mary Donaruma of Branford, CT, Andrea Bartick of Quincy, and Carol Donaruma of Westford, MA; and is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Ann was born and raised in Weymouth where she learned to sail at an early age. She decided to resume her career and worked at Boston College Graduate School of Education, where she was Assistant Administrator to the Dean. After 24 years at B.C. She and Al retired to Cape Cod. She devoted many hours of volunteering at Cape Cod Hospital and the Hospice House.

Ann had a kind, generous, and giving nature that always went above and beyond. She was a loyal friend. Ann devoted many hours over the years to countless charities and organizations. Special Olympics was one of her favorite charities.

Ann was an excellent sailor and loved the beach, the Red Sox, Bruins, pilates, yoga, and was very proud to be an original member of The “Chew Club” of Cape Cod.

Visitation will be held at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601 on Sunday, April 22nd from 2 to 6 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 23rd at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave., Osterville, MA 02655. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s memory to The Cape Cod Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601.

Ann’s family would especially like to thank the staff at Cape Cod Hospital and their Oncology Center for their excellent and compassionate care.