Dona died peacefully at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Monday, November 20, 2024. She was 81 years old.
Dona was predeceased by her husband Claire Leflar (1940-1992) and her son Tim Leflar (1964-2015). She was the much-loved mother of Terry Leflar (Lise) of North Bay and grandmother of Eryn Leflar of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Dona was predeceased by her parents Agatha “Gathy” (Grabowski) and Joseph “Joe” Timpano. She was the dear sister of Bev Young (Rainer Seidle), Terry Timpano, Virginia Michlowski (the late Michael) and Debby McGillis (Rick).
Dona spent most of her adult life in Toronto where she raised her family and worked as a cashier at Dominion. Following Claire’s death, Dona returned to her hometown of Trout Creek to care for her mother. A woman of deep faith, Dona was active in both St. Patrick’s Church, Kearney and Sacred Heart Church, Trout Creek.
The Leflar family will receive visitors at the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan, on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, and at St. Patrick’s Church, Kearney, on Monday, November 25 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the church at 11:00 am, followed by interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Should you wish to make a donation in Dona’s memory, the Alzheimer Society is suggested.
To leave a tribute or message of condolence, please visit paulfuneralhome.ca or call Paul Funeral Home, Powassan, 705-724-2024.