Donna Dzilenski

Donna S. (Lawrence) Dzilenski, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017. Born on September 12, 1960 in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Stephen "Las" Lawrence, a native of Jamaica and Sylvia (Dmytryshyn) Lawrence. A devoted wife and mother, Donna’s greatest joy came from taking care of her family. Donna was a talented seamstress, artist, gardener and cook. Through her many talents, Donna built a beautiful life for her husband and children. She made her house a home by putting love into every meal she cooked, curtain she sewed and flower she planted. Her daughters and grandchildren will forever treasure the dresses and quilts she created for them. Donna loved being by the water, especially while watching the sunset at Hammonasset Beach. In recent years, she found great pleasure in visiting Camp Walumat with her family each year. She also loved watching her grandson Charlie’s baseball games and being entertained by her grandchildren Kate and Jax. Donna’s Christian faith gave her great peace and comfort. Donna will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, courage and unwavering love of her family, who are heartbroken about continuing without her. Donna leaves behind her loving husband of thirty-seven years, Paul Dzilenski, her mother Sylvia Lawrence of New Britain; her daughter Jenny Hills, husband Chuck and grandson Charlie of Plainville and granddaughter Lucy Williams of Bristol; her daughter Valerie Hopkins, husband Steve and grandchildren Jaxon and Kate of Spring Hill, TN; her daughter Anna and boyfriend Lucas Luong of Plainville and her daughter Rose of Plainville, as well as her devoted cat, Gracie. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her father, Donna was predeceased by her brother Stephen Lawrence and her sisters Cynthia Moore and Pamela Giannetti.

A time of visitation will be held Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 5-8pm at the New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, CT. Funeral services will begin Friday, July 14, 2017 for a brief gathering 9:30-10:00am at the funeral home, followed by her funeral liturgy at 11AM in St. Dominic Church, Southington. Burial will be private. For directions, online messages or view tribute, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com.