DONNA NANOSKY

Condolences & Memories (20 entries)

• My sincere condolences Vern (and family)! Unfortunately, I was out of town and just heard the news yesterday or I would have attended the memorial celebration. I have fond memories of you both. - Posted by: Dawn Tecter () on: Nov 10, 2014

• Vern, Terry, Ryan, and Mark, we are sorry to have lost Donna, one of our favourite patients. We will miss her good humour and smile. May the good times and treasures of the memories last forever in your hearts. Marty and Signe - Posted by: marty greenfeld and signe jewett (dentist and hygienist) on: Nov 03, 2014

• So sorry to hear this sad news of Donna's passing. My deepest condolences to Vern and your family. Donna was always so nice to me when I came to Cummings or when we were invited to your home for staff functions....I hope you will find some comfort in all of the memories you have of her. A great lady who will be missed. - Posted by: Sherry Robinson ((ex wife of Grant -former employee)) on: Nov 03, 2014

• Sincere condolences Vern and Family. You have both become very good friends of ours over the last 12+ years through your involvement in the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion or "Tractor Boy Land" to Donna. She was one unique individual! When some of our group were in Winnipeg for the gathering on Saturday we got to meet many of your friends from your home turf, and it was obvious that the Winnipeg Donna was the same Donna we all came to know and love "down south"! As others have said, her sense of humor and her ability to make us all laugh was amazing. She listened as Vern and I would talk for many hours on the road (telephone) and from time to time she would interject something that was so funny I would laugh for minutes. As much as she wanted us all to think that she really didn't care for us, and only tolerated us so she could go shopping in the States, we knew better! She loved us all, and Donna... we loved you back! You left a big hole and you will be missed. Sleep well my friend. - Posted by: Mark and Katy Kerkvliet (Friend) on: Nov 02, 2014

• Our heartfelt condolences, prayers (and hugs from Natalie) to you and your family during this very difficult time. My heart goes out to you and I hope you find solace in your loving memories and in the love of those around you. Xo sweets. KC - Posted by: Karin Cosgrove (friend of Terry) on: Nov 01, 2014

• I was shocked and saddened to hear of Donna's passing. My heart and condolences to Vern and kids. I have so many great memories and many laughs together. You will be missed - Posted by: Valerie cook (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2014

• So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was definitely a live wire and was never a dull moment. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Donna. - Posted by: Rose Urbanowich (Family friend.) on: Nov 01, 2014

• Our family was shocked to learn of Donna's passing. We met during the nursery school years and shared driving, babysitting and play dates and even worked together for awhile. We shared many pots of coffee and much laughter. Rest in peace my friend. Vern, Terry, Mark, and Ryan please know you are in our thoughts. Our sincerest condolences go out to you. - Posted by: Jerry & Rita Michasiw (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2014

• We where shocked to hear of Donna passing so suddenly.We wish our sincere condolences to Vern their children and the rest of the family.When Donna was around you where always laughing ,we had lots of fun times at the Sippel's with her.May the family cherish all the wonderful times they shared together and remember her wisdom.You were taken from this world way to early.Rest in Peace Donna. - Posted by: Ken and Val Sapiak (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2014

• I met Donna and Vern many years ago.Had a long and very enjoyable work relationship with them both. It was always the hi-light of my week when I would visit them at Cummings. Rest in piece, the world has lost one of the best, to you Vern sorry for your loss, best of luck to you and family,,,,Charlie - Posted by: charles hart (good friend) on: Nov 01, 2014

• Words cannot express my sorrow, my heart goes out to you Vern and family. Donna was a support for me when my husband died suddenly an was a continued friend.She was and will always be remembered as a wonderful friend an will be greatly missed,love sylvia - Posted by: sylvia uskoski (friend) on: Oct 31, 2014

• We were shocked and saddened to hear of Donna`s Passing. We had know Donna for years. She was a beautiful person and she will be missed so much. Donna had a heart of gold and she would stop everything to help you. I remember having back problems and could not sit or stand. I would lie mostly on the floor. Donna would go and buy me lunch and lie on the floor with me and we would enjoy our lunch together. She would get indigestion eating on the floor, but that was Donna. She was awesome. She took me to appointments and was always there to cheer you up. She was a lover of animals and went out of her way to make special treats and food for them. I remember like it was yesterday. We were over at Donna and Vern`s for a movie night. Of course, it was a scary one. One of her cats were sitting on the back of the couch and when I saw a shadow I screamed. The cat jumped off the couch and got sick in the kitchen. Donna told me that it would be the last time she would invite us over for a movie. We laughed so hard. We will miss her witty character. We love you Donna and you were a special part of our life. Our Deapest Sympathy to Vern, Terry, Mark and Ryan. Our hearts ache for you and we are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Marilyn & Jeff Sippel (Very Dear and close Friend) on: Oct 31, 2014

• Our heartfelt sympathies to Vern and family. We had lots of fun and good times with Donna and Vern when we were country dancing and especially starting Countried City Slickers. Those were fun years. Donna is looking down on us all with her great smile. Mike and Jo-Ann Tesarski - Posted by: Mike and Jo-Ann Tesarski (Friends) on: Oct 31, 2014

• We are shocked and saddened to hear of Donna's passing. She will be remembered for her generosity and sense of humour. Please accept our sincere condolences. - Posted by: Peter and Shirley Feenstra (Friends) on: Oct 31, 2014

• So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. We've known Vern and Donna for many years and their business at Cummings. Rest in Peace Donna, you will be greatly missed by all. Take care. - Posted by: Dennis,Marianne,Wayne,David,Adam Fleming (friends) on: Oct 31, 2014

• Vern, Mark and family, I was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Donna. My sincere condolences on your loss. Donna was a great person who thought of other people before herself. I remember when my wife got sick and was in the hospital, it was Easter and Donna went out and got my kids some stuff so they would have something else to think about other than their mother being in the hospital. This was something that meant so much to me and my family. Every time I was in Cummings, Donna could always make me laugh. Donna I will miss you!! Vern and Mark I'm so so sorry for your loss. It's during these times that we regret life is so hectic and that we don't take the time to drop in and say a quick hello - Posted by: Richard morier (Friend) on: Oct 30, 2014

• So shocked and sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was so much fun and such a joy to to be around, always laughing. We feel so badly. Our condolences to Vern, Mark, Ryan and Terry. She loved her family and would do anything for them. We go way back to nursery school with our children and have so many happy memories. She will be so missed. Donna you were a Diamond in the ruff, one of a kind. We remember one time when we were at Cummings and I was wearing my t-shirt from Mexico and Donna said she should have a t-shirt that says " St. Boniface" lol We went country line dancing together and when they exploded the Canada Packers we were all on the roof top taking pictures. So sorry we never got to have our last lunch together. Your making them all laugh up in heaven now. Sincerely Nancy and Paul Saltel - Posted by: Nancy and Paul Saltel (Friends) on: Oct 30, 2014

• Vern and Family, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. You have both been such good friends for so many years. Please accept our sympathy and know that we are thinking about you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Bob & Helen Patrick (Friend) on: Oct 30, 2014

• We were both surprised and taken aback by Donna's passing. Donna was a passionate pet lover, and would do anything for her animals. She would do anything for her friends, they just needed to ask. Donna, you will be missed by all your friends. We always enjoyed our "coffees" together. Rest in Peace dear friend. - Posted by: JoAnn Kakoske (neighbour/friend) on: Oct 30, 2014

• Shocked and so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. My sincere condolences to Vern, kids and extended family. Donna will be greatly missed and always remembered. I had the privilege of working with her during my tenure at cummings small engine and though stessful at times she taught me that humor was always a good way to keep things in check. I loved to hear her laugh... it most always came from deep down and you knew it was genuine and heartfelt. I will always remember the practical joke she thought she was playing on me.. She offered me a cookie (clearly a dog biscuit) and took it and bit down on it and complained that it was very crunchy and she should check the recipe. Well, she laughed so hard she had tears in her eyes. Thank you so much for all the memories Donna, You will be missed. - Posted by: Grant Robinson (past employee and friend) on: Oct 30, 2014