Age 81. Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Donna Farmer, R.N., on Sunday, November 3, 2019, with family by her side. Donna was soulmate to her husband, Fred, of 59 years and mum to Kathi Farmer, Toronto; Paula Thomson, Ottawa; Leean Amirault, Halifax and Mark Farmer, Toronto.
She was Gran to Shannon and Veronica Litt, Kyle and Julia Thomson, and Sam and Daniel Amirault. Donna was a dedicated nurse and spent most of her career in Labour and Delivery nursing at various hospitals including the Halifax Infirmary and the Grace Maternity. She was recognized for her contribution to religious education in the public school system with the Diocesan Medal from the Catholic Diocese of Halifax, continuing her lifelong dedication to children.
Sincere thanks to the staff at Ivany Place (Northwood Bedford) and especially the wonderful caregivers, LPNs and RNs of Periwinkle Cove, Ivany Place who cared for Donna during these past years. Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, November 10th from 5-7 p.m. in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Wish Foundation.
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