We sadly say goodbye to our dear friend and fantastic person, Donna Brunton, who passed away on January 9, 2024, at the age of 63. As the second child in a family of seven, Donna was born on September 26, 1960, to Norm and Joan Evon.
Her steadfast spirit was reflected in her persistence in embracing life and all of its trials. Like many oldest children, she was a pillar of strength and tenacity who met every challenge with elegance and resolve.
With her unwavering dedication, Donna—a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, niece, friend, and coworker—left her mark on the world. Her long career in the restaurant business, where she most recently held the position of Director of Franchise Operations for D’Angelo’s, demonstrated her dedication to excellence.
She constantly made sure her restaurants had the best possible food and unmatched service. Even more than her career achievements, Donna will be cherished for her heartfelt giving.
Her generosity and her Hello Dollys made a difference in the lives of many, and her family and friends were also affected by the goodness she spread. Donna was always there with a grin, a cup of coffee, a helpful hand, and a consoling word.
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We find comfort in knowing that her legacy endures in the hearts of those she touched, even as we grieve her physical departure. Her father, Normand Evon, and his wife, Kathy, as well as her siblings Kate Broderick, Denise Vanech, Norm Evon, Julie DeLuca, Paul Evon, and John Evon, survive Donna.
Her sons, Thomas Brunton and Michael Sullivan, and his children, Ryan and Sean Sullivan, her daughter Brianne Foley, her husband Ryan, and their children, Mia, Elise, Ryland, and Claire Foley, also survive.
In addition, Donna leaves behind her friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, and brothers-in-law. Her mother, Joan Evon, passed away before her in 2006.
Everyone is welcome to a get-together on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA, as Donna loved it best when everyone was together. Donations to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104, can be made in Donna’s memory.
