SMILLIE, Donna Marion (nee Hurlbut); Passed away peacefully at home on Oct 29, 2016. After a valiant struggle with cancer. Beloved wife of George Smillie, dear sister of Roy Hurlbut (Diane) and Brenda Doig (Bill deceased). Dear Sister in law to Ronalda Shropshall (Art deceased) John Smillie (Cheryl) Leanne Pilgrim (Wayne) and Diane Ryan (Dennis). She will also be missed by her best friend Charleen Corsini. Predeceased by her parents Bill and Elsie Hurlbut. Donna will be missed by all, including nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Donna was a teacher who spent the last 28 years teaching grade one at Pleasant Valley school in Dundas. Donna had the rare gift of meeting people and being instantly liked by all. She also had what can only be described as a stealth bomber of humour, you never knew when or where she would come up with incredibly funny ideas but you knew they were coming. I wish to thank Dr. Black, Dr Jimenez and the staff at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, the CCAC and the people at CAPS for their empathy and help during these trying times. Also a very special thanks to the McBean family in particular Rebecca and Xylene for their support, without this it would have been impossible for me to keep Donna at home. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to CAPS or a charity of your choice.
